XP Pro activation

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From: Scott (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/09/04 

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 12:47:52 -0700

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.

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