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Following steps solved the problem on my system:
1) start houdini
2) click on “install NC license” and
3) IMMEDIATELY switch to another desktop
4) wait for the “license installed” dialog
5) …
6) PROFIT!
Well, I'd guess this was a server issue tho
Why thank you very much, as strange as it is that worked perfect, hail to you sir. If I were in Germany I would offer to buy you a big ass Glass of Ale but unfortunately I am here in the US so the best I can do is say thank you again…. , and thank you too Steven for the reply and effort.