Re: repeated request for activation
From: Ning Zhang (Zhang_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/20/04
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:09:09 -0700
It is quite possible that the anti-spyware deleted certain WPA registry keys.
You might want to try use some other software. I have used LavaSoft's
Ad-Aware SE and I have never had any problems with activation. I don't think
anti-spyware can block activation requests either.
Thanks!
Ning Zhang
"Joe Horton" wrote:
> I had the same problem with a customers computer a few weeks ago. In the end
> I ran the file and transfer settings wizard on the affected computer (After I
> had activated windows over the phone for the 50th time) for each
> logon/profile. Then I re-installed Windows XP and chose to delete the
> exsisting windows folder and contents. Then use the file and settings wizard
> after you have re-installed windows and your applications first. then
> activate and it should work, if not and you still get the activation process
> after every reboot then try checking the cmos battery on your motherboard as
> this can cause the clock/date to screw up the activation process.
>
> Check out the following articles for reference on re-installation.
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316941
>
> and Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/crawford/november1
> 2.asp
>
> http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/howto-01.html
>
> HOW TO: Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard By Using the Windows
> XP CD-ROM
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306186
>
> HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118
>
> HOW TO: Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with a Wizard Disk in
> Windows XP
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306187
>
>
> Hope this helps
>
>
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Possible Resolution:
> >
> > Boot into "Safe Mode" by pressing (F8) during a reboot.
> >
> > Go to Start > Run and type: regsvr32 regwizc.dll , and hit enter.
> > Then go again to Start > Run and type: regsvr32 licdll.dll , and hit enter again.
> >
> > Apparently, and I can't say how, the above files became unregistered.
> >
> > --
> > Carey Frisch
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows XP - Shell/User
> >
> > Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > "Jeff" wrote:
> >
> > | I upgraded to XP Home a couple of years ago. I have anti-
> > | spyware software installed. After installing SP2 I am
> > | continually reminded to activate Windows. I have re-
> > | activated several times. Is it possible the anti-spyware
> > | is blocking the activation?
> >
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