Fixing XP after No Activation

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TheChillPill

Heres the scenario;

I installed Windows XP Home Edition on a new system a little over 4 weeks
ago (legit retail boxed version). I was waiting for a new broadband
connection to be installed before activating it. Anyway, I was called away
on business for 2 weeks to find that, not only had the 30 day activation
period elapsed, but in his wisdom a friend of mine had 'assumed' I had used
an illegal copy and figured he would be doing me a favour by trying to use
an activation crack on it.

Now, whatever crack it was he used, is now causing the system to restart as
soon as it reaches the 'welcome' screen. This occurs both in normal startup
and in safe mode.

Normally, I would simply reinstall from scratch and start again. However, I
had installed (or rather had installed for me) a program that requires a
technician to install onsite (and hence does not come cheap!).

So, what I need to know is how can I get XP fixed without having to format
and, more importantly, keeping the programs that are installed? I have
tried a repair install, but this has unfortunately not worked.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Lee
 
I believe you can do a repair... Put the original CD back in the drive...
boot to the setup like you are going to reinstall and windows should allow
you to select a repair an installation option... You can selectively go
through and repair the system... I would start with the registry repair... I
would also spend the money and call Microsoft Tech support... Finally I
would take a #2 pencil... place it into the keyhole of your hacker buddy's
garage door entry... and break it off... When he asks you for help... do him
a favor and burn down his garage... :)
 
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