Kiwi Syslog shows Free or Evaluation version after upgrading to version 9.8.0 ,v9.8.1, or 9.8.3

Kiwi Syslog starting in version 9.8.1 utilizes the latest SolarWinds Licensing Framework to be used in conjunction with SolarWinds Logging for security. See the release notes below for additional information:

Kiwi Syslog Server 9.8 Release Notes


As a result of the above change, upgrading to Kiwi Syslog v9.8.0 results in the Kiwi Syslog license defaulting to an  Evaluation License that cannot be activated. The application then logs an error similar to the one below in the error log:

[Kiwi Syslog Error Log]
2021-10-28 13:30:13    SWL Initialize : -2146234304 : Automation error
 

1) Log in to Kiwi Syslog server using a local administrator user account.
2) Stop the following services in Windows > services.msc:

- Kiwi Syslog Server service
- UltiDev Web Server service

3) Launch the Windows > CMD prompt as administrator.
4) Execute the following commands in Windows > CMD prompt:
 

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-- In no event shall SolarWinds or anyone else involved in the creation,
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-- out of the use of or inability to use the scripts or documentation.

C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\regasm.exe /unregister "C:\Program Files (x86)\Syslogd\SolarWinds.Licensing.KiwiSyslog.COMWrapper.dll" /tlb

C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\regasm.exe /unregister "C:\Program Files (x86)\Syslogd\SolarWinds.Licensing.Framework.dll" /tlb

*NOTE:
Please keep in mind that the target installation directory of Kiwi Syslog application defined here is just the default.
Modify the commands if necessary if the target installation directory of Kiwi Syslog application is on a different drive.

5) After executing mentioned commands uninstall Kiwi Syslog application from the Control Panel > Programs and Features.
6) Install Kiwi Syslog version from the scratch.
7) Run Kiwi Syslog Service Manager and go to  Help > About to check the license.
8) If the problem is still persists, repeat steps 2 - 4.
9) Launch the Windows Registry "regedit".
10) Go to the system registry and remove all entities found on the Kiwi Syslog Server:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SolarWinds\Syslogd\Properties
SolarWinds.Licensing.KiwiSyslog.COMWrapper.dll

11) Reboot Kiwi Syslog Server.