Re: Cannot Log into XP Pro [ Error 0x800705aa ]

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: TechGuy (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/08/04 

Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 18:11:03 -0700

Thanks... I will try.

Two things please.

1) Any idea as to possible cause? Virus, Worm, Malware? If so, any preventable medicine?

2) Will system boot from XP CD and initiate options for install/repair?

Thanks

     
     ----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: -----
     
     How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
     http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
     
     If the above does not work, then:
     
     Clean Install Windows XP
     http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
     
     [Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
     
     --
     Carey Frisch
     Microsoft MVP
     Windows XP - Shell/User
     
     Be Smart! Protect your PC!
     http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
     
     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     
     "Techguy" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
      news:E39E934E-FB22-4CE1-86C2-E96B12C8ACB7@microsoft.com...
     
     | Suggestions/Solutions gratefully received...
     |
     |
     | "A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer."
     |
     | Error code 0x800705aa
     |
     |
     | Updated XP with latest service package (We thought we had picked up Sasser, we)
     | Removed all Shareware, Malware, viruses (I hope... No Sasser found)
     | Checked both active profiles numerous times and all was OK...
     |
     | Now, after a week, we cannot log into XP, cannot get into task manager, and get additional error " Value
     Creation Failed at line 422" if you try to log on two or three times (Before it locks up completely).
     |
     | Others here have reported a similar problem but solution always recommends accessing OS through boot into
     safe mode and altering Windows reg. file.
     |
     | Tried to get into Safe mode... All options... No Go either. How do I get in otherwise?
     |
     | Any suggestions welcome.
     |
     | Thanks in advance,
     |
     | TechGuy
     |
     
     

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