The most frequent fix is a manual restart through the Windows Services Manager. Press Windows Key + R , type services.msc , and hit .

If the service can't reach the NiceLabel database, it may fail to start. Step 1: Restart the Service Manually

If using a specific account, ensure that account has permissions over the NiceLabel installation folder (usually C:\ProgramData\NiceLabel ). Step 4: Check for Conflicting Ports

If you are seeing the error "NiceLabel Proxy Service 2017 is not running," you are likely unable to print labels or connect to your licensing server. This service acts as the communication bridge between the NiceLabel desktop application and the background processes required for licensing and automation. Why the NiceLabel Proxy Service 2017 Stops There are several common triggers for this issue:

If the service is missing entirely or the files are corrupted: Open > Programs and Features . Find NiceLabel 2017 . Click Change and then select the Repair option.

The Proxy Service typically communicates over specific internal ports. If another application (like a firewall or a new piece of software) blocks these, the service will fail.

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