Users should check the Windows "Services" menu to ensure the Sentinel LDK License Manager is "Running." Often, simply right-clicking and selecting "Restart" clears the communication block. Update Runtime Drivers:
Windows is turning off your key to save power. Stop it.
Also, conflict with (especially Lexmark and HP) is documented. Uninstall printer software temporarily to test.
For specific steps to resolve Runtime Error 217 and E0209 on older Autodata versions: Autodata Runtime error 217 at 004bb10d Windows 10/7/8/XP Madman Car YouTube• Apr 14, 2017