License error message

[Linda]

When I attempt to log on I get a Windows Product
Activation error message: A problem is preventing Windows
from accurately checking the license for this computer
Error Code 0x80004005. Then the machine logs me off
automatically. Is there a way to reenter the product key
or correct the license information. I tried the knowledge
base but there is nothing listed for this error message.
Must I reload Windows XP and its many, many updates?

Thanks

 

[Tim]

I found your error code on Microsoft's website, however I haven't a clue what
language it is nor how to read it.... lol

http://www.microsoft.com/belux/nl/windowsxp/faq.asp


But searching for the error message minus the error code I get several......
Have you done anything recently to your computer hardware?

 

[Tim]

One more thing.... you may try this if all else fails:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;315341

 

[Bob Harris]

This might help:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;310794

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Linda,

Restart the system in Safe mode and try logging on there as administrator.
To access Safe mode, simply tap F8 at system startup.

Once there, start/run regsvr32 regwizc.dll
Then start/run regsvr32 licdll.dll

Then logoff and restart the system normally, see if that helps.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone