XP Pro activation

[Scott]

I am trying to fix/cleanup a computer with XP Pro that
had several viruses on it. I was able to activate it
online and download the windows updates and virus
definitions to "clean up" the system. The problem is
that every time I reboot it requires me to activate
Windows. I have done this several times and it always
wants activation at bootup.

Anyone have any ideas on what to look for? Thanks in
advance.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Possible solution:

Boot into "Safe Mode" by pressing F8 during the boot cycle.

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.

Also review:

Visit http://www.mcse.ms/message45251.html for troubleshooting
suggestions.

Error Message Cites License-Checking Issue After Upgrade
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;310794

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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I am trying to fix/cleanup a computer with XP Pro that
| had several viruses on it. I was able to activate it
| online and download the windows updates and virus
| definitions to "clean up" the system. The problem is
| that every time I reboot it requires me to activate
| Windows. I have done this several times and it always
| wants activation at bootup.
|
| Anyone have any ideas on what to look for? Thanks in
| advance.

 

[Scott]

Carey,

Thanks for the replay. Unfortunately that did not work.
I will search some more and look at the link you posted.

Scott

-----Original Message-----
Possible solution:

Boot into "Safe Mode" by pressing F8 during the boot cycle.

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.