Windows updates can occasionally disable specific third-party services.
The "NiceLabel Proxy Service 2017 is not running" error rarely appears without an underlying issue. Here are the most frequent culprits:
After applying the change, right-click the service again and select or Restart . nicelabel proxy service 2017 is not running
Since the proxy service communicates over your network to a license server, firewalls are a common culprit. They can block the necessary communication ports.
Resolving the error follows a logical progression. First, the user should open the Windows Services console ( services.msc ) and locate "NiceLabel Proxy Service 2017." If the status is blank, right-click and select . If it fails to start, check the "Log On" tab to ensure the account has sufficient privileges. Second, examine the Windows Event Viewer (under Windows Logs > Application) for error messages from the NiceLabel source; these logs often specify missing files or permission denials. Third, temporarily disable real-time antivirus scanning and reinstall the service using the command NiceLabel.ProxyService.exe /install from the installation directory (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\NiceLabel\NiceLabel 2017 ). Finally, if all else fails, a repair installation of the entire NiceLabel suite, performed with administrative rights, can restore missing registry keys or system dependencies. Since the proxy service communicates over your network
: It communicates licensing information across the network. If the service stops on a machine with a multi-user license, the software may deactivate or fail to launch.
: Corrupted license or configuration files often prevent the service from initializing. Navigate to %PROGRAMDATA%\NiceLabel\NiceLabel 2017 Rename or backup the product.config license.db First, the user should open the Windows Services
If NiceLabel is configured to use a remote SQL Server database for labeling data, and that database is offline, unreachable, or the credentials have changed, the Proxy Service will fail to initialize.