Re: Windows XP Activation

From: Cunnylis77 (Cunnylis77_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/26/04 

Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 18:55:01 -0700

Thank you for your response, but it did not work. I restarted and within 2 minutes of system coming back on the activation reminder came on, and it still says I am already registered. Anyone else?

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> Greetings --
>
> It also may be that your activation has become "unregistered."
> Try this solution, posted by Carey Frisch, MS-MVP:
>
> Possible Resolution:
>
> Boot into "Safe Mode" by pressing (F8) during a reboot.
>
> 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.
>
>
> Bruce Chambers
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> "Cunnylis77" <Cunnylis77@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:32818ECD-F9BC-4DA7-9640-BDA405464453@microsoft.com...
> > I just started a computer I had purchased in April 2003. I went
> through all the steps to get the system up, and am having problems
> with the WPA for Windows XP. The system has an OEM copy on it, and
> being somewhat (not hugely, but can get around the system) computer
> savvy, I figured I could just look it up and fix it. Problem is, I
> still have the same information coming up every time I restart. The
> system tells me I have X number of days to activate, but when I check
> it, the system tells me it is already activated. How do I fix this?
> I have looked for the number everyone says should be on the site, but
> cannot find one. Nor is there an Activate Windows available button in
> Start/All Programs/System Tools. Please advise.
>
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