XP SP2 wants to activate on every boot

[Kim Stahnke]

I recently installed sp2 for my xp pro and now windows wants to activate
every time the machine boots. The activation itself is no problem and done
in a few seconds - but it really shouldn't be like this? Is there anything I
can do to stop this reactivation?
Regards,
Kim

 

[Matija Hrovat, Avtenta.Si]

Hi Kim,
Go to Search and search for files *reset* (resetpath, resetserver.....)
The files should be in %systemroot%\system32 folder (where %systemroot% is
probably c:\windows)

rename the files (if the file is resetpath.bat, rename it to
resetpathOLD.old)

Activate windows and do a restart.

If you'll have any additional problems feel free to contact me again.

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[Lizzie]

One other thing to check is to make sure you're logged on an Administrator.

 

[Kim Stahnke]

Thanks Matija. It worked and I'm happy - again.
Regards,
Kim

 

[Matija Hrovat, Avtenta.Si]

You're welcome.

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[Alex Nichol]

Hi Kim,
Go to Search and search for files *reset* (resetpath, resetserver.....)
The files should be in %systemroot%\system32 folder (where %systemroot% is
probably c:\windows)

rename the files (if the file is resetpath.bat, rename it to
resetpathOLD.old)

Activate windows and do a restart.

Please explain how this is supposed to relate to the problem posed.
That appears to arise from a damaged winlogon.exe, or possibly a
malicious version put in Windows with a path modified to call on it.

 

[Matija Hrovat, Avtenta.Si]

Didn't quiet understand you.
Are you asking how do I know for the mentioned problem ?
It indeed is a malicious version. The problem was with programs that were
designed for cracking activation (I think one of the was "Universal
activation crack").
I honestly don't know if there is a trojan, adware,... out there that does
this.

If I misunderstood you please post another question.

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[Harry Ohrn]

How did you determine from the posters question that he might be running a
crack?
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Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

Didn't quiet understand you.
Are you asking how do I know for the mentioned problem ?
It indeed is a malicious version. The problem was with programs that were
designed for cracking activation (I think one of the was "Universal
activation crack").
I honestly don't know if there is a trojan, adware,... out there that does
this.

If I misunderstood you please post another question.

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