Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to the CorelDRAW installation directory. By default, it is located at: C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020\Programs64\ In the search bar of the folder, type PASMUTILITY.dll . Right-click on the PASMUTILITY.dll file and select .
CorelDRAW 2020 requires users to sign in with their Corel account to access the software and its features. However, some users may want to disable this feature for various reasons, such as:
Note: Be extremely cautious using this method. Ensure the patch is specifically designed for to avoid crashes.
Software Updates: Disabling sign-in or blocking internet access will prevent you from receiving automatic patches, security updates, and new templates.
Elias copied the lines. He took a deep breath. If he messed this up, he might break the license validation entirely, but frustration was a powerful motivator.
If you are facing a similar "Gatekeeper," here are the steps to bypass it: Rename the Utility File Navigate to C:\Program Files\Corel\PASMUtility\v1 Locate the file named RMPCUNLR.DLL Right-click and rename it to RMPCUNLR.bak RMPCUNLR.old
The instructions were specific. To stop the "Sign In" prompt from hijacking the application, he had to prevent the software from "phoning home" to check the account status, or trick the internal login manager into thinking the check was already done.
Look for a subkey or string value named or WelcomeScreen .
Launch CorelDRAW. The sign-in screen may time out and skip to the main interface.
Which you use (Windows 10, Windows 11, or macOS) Whether you have a subscription or a perpetual license
He decided on the 'hosts file' method—the classic nuclear option for blocking unwanted software communications.
Type %appdata% and press . This opens your Roaming folder. Navigate to the Corel folder.
Navigate to your CorelDRAW installation folder (usually C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020\Programs64\ ). Select CorelDRW.exe and click , then click Next . Select Block the connection and click Next .
If firewall blocking does not work, you can alter the registry values to change how the application handles the welcome screen. Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and press .
Launch CorelDRAW 2020 and close any pop-ups to access the main interface.
Check all three boxes (, Private , and Public ) and click Next .
Close the program and reconnect your internet. In many cases, the software will stop asking for a login for a period of time. Method 2: Block CorelDRAW via Windows Firewall
Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to the CorelDRAW installation directory. By default, it is located at: C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020\Programs64\ In the search bar of the folder, type PASMUTILITY.dll . Right-click on the PASMUTILITY.dll file and select .
CorelDRAW 2020 requires users to sign in with their Corel account to access the software and its features. However, some users may want to disable this feature for various reasons, such as:
Note: Be extremely cautious using this method. Ensure the patch is specifically designed for to avoid crashes.
Software Updates: Disabling sign-in or blocking internet access will prevent you from receiving automatic patches, security updates, and new templates.
Elias copied the lines. He took a deep breath. If he messed this up, he might break the license validation entirely, but frustration was a powerful motivator.
If you are facing a similar "Gatekeeper," here are the steps to bypass it: Rename the Utility File Navigate to C:\Program Files\Corel\PASMUtility\v1 Locate the file named RMPCUNLR.DLL Right-click and rename it to RMPCUNLR.bak RMPCUNLR.old
The instructions were specific. To stop the "Sign In" prompt from hijacking the application, he had to prevent the software from "phoning home" to check the account status, or trick the internal login manager into thinking the check was already done.
Look for a subkey or string value named or WelcomeScreen .
Launch CorelDRAW. The sign-in screen may time out and skip to the main interface.
Which you use (Windows 10, Windows 11, or macOS) Whether you have a subscription or a perpetual license
He decided on the 'hosts file' method—the classic nuclear option for blocking unwanted software communications.
Type %appdata% and press . This opens your Roaming folder. Navigate to the Corel folder.
Navigate to your CorelDRAW installation folder (usually C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020\Programs64\ ). Select CorelDRW.exe and click , then click Next . Select Block the connection and click Next .
If firewall blocking does not work, you can alter the registry values to change how the application handles the welcome screen. Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and press .
Launch CorelDRAW 2020 and close any pop-ups to access the main interface.
Check all three boxes (, Private , and Public ) and click Next .
Close the program and reconnect your internet. In many cases, the software will stop asking for a login for a period of time. Method 2: Block CorelDRAW via Windows Firewall