If you can’t get the 2014 version to wake up, don't worry. The 3D world has moved on in some great ways:
If you’re currently a student or educator, you can get the latest version of 3ds Max for free through the Autodesk Education plan. autodesk-3ds-2014-keygen
Log in to your Autodesk Account to see if your serial number and product key are still listed. If you can’t get the 2014 version to wake up, don't worry