Can't log on without activation - but won't let me activate

[Hogweed]

I have two machines in he shop which had to have XP repaired. They both have
XP Home SP3, with legit COA’s. Unfortunately, when I get to the logon screen,
it tells me that this copy of XP must be activated before I can log on – do I
want to activate now?

Well, yes, of course I do. But, when I say Yes, I just get the desktop
wallpaper – no icons, machine stops there, nothing I can do but switch off.

So I tried Safe Mode... “You can’t log on without activating. You can’t
activate in Safe Mode. Please now slit your wristsâ€.

What can I do please? I have two customers who are getting very impatient.

Thanks a lot

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

I have two machines in he shop which had to have XP repaired. They both
have
XP Home SP3, with legit COA’s. Unfortunately, when I get to the logon
screen,
it tells me that this copy of XP must be activated before I can log on –
do I
want to activate now?

Well, yes, of course I do. But, when I say Yes, I just get the desktop
wallpaper – no icons, machine stops there, nothing I can do but switch
off.

So I tried Safe Mode... “You can’t log on without activating. You can’t
activate in Safe Mode. Please now slit your wristsâ€.

What can I do please? I have two customers who are getting very impatient.

Thanks a lot

I would ring the nearest Microsoft office.