Following are relevant excerpts of an email I received from Steinberg Support, which led to a successful installation of WaveLab LE 8. I’m running Mac OS 10.11.5. Note that I had to have ALL other applications closed in order for the installation described below to work:
Your WaveLab LE 8 license is activated through the eLicenser Control Center and is separate from the installation process. Please activate your license first:
Please go to > http://www.elicenser.net/en/latest_downloads.htm> l Download and install the latest version of the eLicenser Control Center.
Here is your activation code for WaveLab LE 8:
[XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX]
To download the license to your computer, open the eLicenser Control Center (For MAC: Applications, eLicenser Control Center).
Then click on the green “Enter Activation Code” button at the top left. Follow the instructions to enter your code (you can copy and paste your code using the normal commands).
Your computer needs to be connected to the internet to complete this download. If you have any trouble with this download, please reply to this email.
Regarding the installation and the error message, please shut down your computer completely, wait thirty seconds and turn it back on. Please make sure once you turn it back on you do not open any applications (including the eLicenser Control Center).
Please download this application installer tool, please be sure to follow the directions exactly to ensure a successful installation for WaveLab LE 8:
http://www.steinberg.net/en/support/content_and_accessories/content_and_accessories_sait.html
If you are still experiencing difficulty after following the steps above, please reply directly to this e-mail so I can set up a remote session to assist with the installation.
Thank you,
Alexandra Auvinen
Steinberg US Support