This problem can be caused by:

• Moving the ESL between machines with different times (and dates).
• Running game software that corrupts the time/date setting on the machine.
• Some type of software crash that corrupts the time/date setting on the machine.

You should make it a habit to check the time/date setting on your machine, as many processes depend on this being correct.

To resolve this issue, perform the following steps:

• Start the program and click past the error message. This will leave you on the Main Menu.
• Pull down the "ESL" menu and select the option to "Generate access codes".
• E-Mail these codes to COADE, and state in the e-mail that you're getting error 5100.
• We will respond with the necessary reauthorization codes to reset the time/date stamp on the ESL.
• When you receive these codes, you need to go back to the "ESL" menu and select the option to "Enter reauthorization codes".
• Enter the four codes on the first line of the grid and click [OK]. You should be all set from here.