repeated request for activation

[Jeff]

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?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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| 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?

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

I just spent half a day Googling, MSing, and networking and every reference
except yours was useless, several saying that it could not be done. The dll
re-reging you specified worked like a dream. Thanks, thanks, thanks!
ALB
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[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You're quite welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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:

| I just spent half a day Googling, MSing, and networking and every reference
| except yours was useless, several saying that it could not be done. The dll
| re-reging you specified worked like a dream. Thanks, thanks, thanks!
| ALB
| =========================
| "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?
| >

 

[Guest]

Hi,

I am having the same problem with repeated activation request, but
registering of these .dll filed does not help. When I try to reactivate
WIndows Xp, it says it is already activated. Can anyone help me?

Thank you in advanced.

 

[Juan]

Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Product Activation
Answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Microsoft Product
Activation.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302878/en-us

You are prompted to activate Windows every time you restart your computer
After you successfully install and activate Windows XP, you may be prompted
to activate Windows every time you restart your computer. This issue can
occur if a Windows Product Activation "crack" or "hack" that is named Reset
was installed on the...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312295/en-us

Windows XP Prompts You to Re-activate After You Restore Your Computer
After you restore a previously-activated Windows XP-based installation from
a backup, you may be prompted to re-activate the installation. This behavior
can occur if there are significant differences between the current hardware
and the hardware...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305356/en-us

 

[Guest]

I am having the same problem as discussed here except each time I click OK to
activate, it says windows is already activated and shuts down. I went to
regedit and did all the things I was advised but when it got down to finding
the "resets" to delete it, it was NOT there! Please, please someone help. I
am trying to get this older computer up and running again after installing
windows vista (bad idea). My daughter needs this computer for college.
Thanking you in advance!