Hi Matt-

I originally had the program running when I checked the ini file.  I checked it again without the program running and the Stage=0.  I changed it to 4 and saved it.  It does not seem to have worked.  I did go back after closing the program a couple of times to confirm that the ini file still is set at State=4.

The behavior you detailed below is correct.  If I use the workaround you have proposed will I be licensed when using the product (able to print and have full function)??

This may not be related but I noticed when opening QuickBooks 2019 I was asked to license the product.   I did the online licensing and it has not asked again.