Kontakt Error Message: "This patch is encrypted and cannot be loaded"

Symptom

When you try to load an Instrument in Kontakt, you receive the following error message:
This patch is encrypted and cannot be loaded unless the respective Library is registered properly.

Cause

The nicnt-file of the Kontakt Library is corrupted.

Solution

  • In Kontakt's Library Tab, click the Refresh button:
    Kontakt_RefreshLibrary.png
  • If the issue persists, reinstall the Kontakt Library as shown in this article.