Re: Fresh WinXP install: A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006

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From: CES (none_at_none.net)
Date: 10/04/04 

Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 19:13:49 -0400

Andrew,
I had the same problem...but my problem occurred after loading a ghosted
image...It's just a thought but try removing NERO, I think you said that you
can boot into "Safe Mode" - you can see a post from me today at "?? SP2 ?? -
Problems - Hopefully the 4th time will be a charm." all indications that
I've found seem to indicate my problem is caused by Nero so it leads me to
think that Nero doesn't play nice with XP SP2... will post once I finish my
5th attempt at installing WinXP Nero will not be loaded.

CES

"Andrew Haswell" <ahaswell@edoras.co.uk> wrote in message
news:eTL2SqjqEHA.3868@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP
> (Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days
> no issues then after one reboot i got the following message:
>
> "A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence
> for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"
>
> Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
> key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but
> gives this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start
> in safe mode.
>
> I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
> signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not
> helped. The drive is NTFS of course.
>
> I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people
> experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters
> get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has
> 1 HDD with 1 partition (C:) on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (D:)and(E:)
> and also Nero ImageDrive (F:).
>
> In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
> relevent.
>
> Any ideas would be greatfully received.
>
> Many thanks in advance
>
> Andrew Haswell
> MCSE

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