The eLicenser service was discontinued on May 20, 2025. As a result, the eLicenser Control Center will no longer be automatically installed or updated on your computer. This is beneficial when, for instance, setting up a new system without the need for eLicenser support.
If you still have the eLicenser Control Center installed but no longer use any applications or content requiring an eLicenser-based license, you can uninstall it now. The Steinberg Download Assistant 1.38.x (or newer) won't install it again on its next launch.
Uninstalling the eLicenser Control Center
macOS
The installer includes an uninstaller. Download the latest installer here, open it, and run the "eLC-Uninstaller".
Windows
Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select "Uninstall".
Alternatively, select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Find the app you want to remove, select More > "Uninstall".
Should you encounter any issues after uninstalling the eLicenser Control Center, you can re-enable its installation through the 'Settings' menu in the Steinberg Download Assistant:
The restart of the Steinberg Download Assistant is required to trigger the eLicenser Control Center installation.
Alternatively, the eLicenser Control Center can still be downloaded from this page.