Problem with activation

[xellas84]

Ok, basics of the system are this:

Got ahold of some bad software earlier this week and it damaged one of the
critical files. I have a duel-boot system (Ubuntu Linux on the other boot)
so I used that to back up critical files, then bought a new copy of windows
home (lost the old disk) and repaired the windows partition.

My problem is this: When I try to log in to Windows, the moment I type my
password in and hit enter it brings up the activation window ("Do you want to
activate Windows now"). No matter what I choose, it just goes right back to
the login screen, and I cannot get to the desktop.

Any suggestions on how to fix this?

 

[nass]

Ok, basics of the system are this:

Got ahold of some bad software earlier this week and it damaged one of the
critical files. I have a duel-boot system (Ubuntu Linux on the other boot)
so I used that to back up critical files, then bought a new copy of windows
home (lost the old disk) and repaired the windows partition.

My problem is this: When I try to log in to Windows, the moment I type my
password in and hit enter it brings up the activation window ("Do you want to
activate Windows now"). No matter what I choose, it just goes right back to
the login screen, and I cannot get to the desktop.

Any suggestions on how to fix this?

When you done the repair with the new Disk did you insert the COA on the
case or the Key for that CD?

Just try the Registry Part and see if that will help.
"Error Code: 0x80070002" error message cites license-checking issue after
upgrade on Dell computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310794
Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/se...en&sGuid=0be986b9-5ded-45ba-aa6c-aa5d39b08907

HTH,
nass

 

[xellas84]

When you done the repair with the new Disk did you insert the COA on the
case or the Key for that CD?

Just try the Registry Part and see if that will help.
"Error Code: 0x80070002" error message cites license-checking issue after
upgrade on Dell computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310794
Windows Product Key Update Tool Instructions
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/se...en&sGuid=0be986b9-5ded-45ba-aa6c-aa5d39b08907

HTH,
nass

Mind elaborating on that a bit? Your question was quite confusing (Try not
using so many abbreviations)

 

[xellas84]

UPDATE: Now the system simply locks up, with the outline of the "Activate
Windows" window on the screen. I can get into Safe Mode, but only the one
without networking support. Also, the computer will NOT let me activate
windows in safe mode

 

[Touch Base]

UPDATE: Now the system simply locks up, with the outline of the "Activate
Windows" window on the screen. I can get into Safe Mode, but only the one
without networking support. Also, the computer will NOT let me activate
windows in safe mode

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Take the option to activate by phone.

 

[nass]

Then try to Call MS to give you the Key.
How to activate Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307890
HTH,
nass

 

[xellas84]

It wouldn't help, because I can't enter the key. There's no way to type it
in, because the computer locks up before I get the text box.

 

[nass]

Then if you have Data on this machine try to hook it as slave on another
machine and rescue the dat and clean install is your only way.
HTH,
nass

 

[Touch Base]

UPDATE: Now the system simply locks up, with the outline of the "Activate
Windows" window on the screen. I can get into Safe Mode, but only the one
without networking support. Also, the computer will NOT let me activate
windows in safe mode

=========================================

Take the option to activate by phone.


"I can get into Safe Mode, but only the one without networking support.
Also, the computer will NOT let me activate windows in safe mode"

If you can't activate via the internet, does it give you the option to
activate by phone or are you saying the Activate option does not respond at
all?

 

[Humite Yubee]

Hi Xellas,
were you able to fix the problem? I have the same problem now. Are you able
to help?