If your CorelDRAW 2018 is stuck on the splash screen or throwing a "PASMUtility" error, you're not alone. This guide covers the most effective manual fixes to get you back to designing. 1. The Registry "ShowEra" Fix
Find in the list, right-click it, and select Uninstall/Change . Pasmutility Corel 2018 Fix
If you own a perpetual license for Corel 2018, you can bypass PASM entirely by installing using the : If your CorelDRAW 2018 is stuck on the
The "Pasmutility" error in CorelDRAW 2018 typically refers to a missing or corrupted pasmutility.dll The Registry "ShowEra" Fix Find in the list,
Windows Update may have installed a new .NET Framework or Visual C++ redistributable that conflicts with the 2018 PASM. Roll back the latest Windows update if the fix above fails.
from accessing the internet. This prevents the utility from receiving the "kill signal" that triggers the lockout popup. Registry Repair : Corrupted license information often resides in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Corel\CorelDRAW\20.0