I ran a repair on XP and after the repair I got a message saying that I needed to activate windows before I can log in.Choosing 'No' would send be back to the login screen and choosing 'Yes' would begin to load Windows, but only as far as showing me the desktop with no icons. I was able to fix this problem by starting the PC in safe mode with command prompt. I then typed 'explorer' into the command prompt to load Windows. Next I clicked on 'Start' - 'Run' and in the 'Run' box I typed 'Rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk'. This extended my activation to 30 days. Even though this extended my activation period, I was still unable to get the activation program to start up. I fixed that by going into 'regedit' and searching for the 'wpaevents' folder. I then changed the permissions to include 'User' for 'Full control'. I also went to my c: drive and changed the permissions to include 'User', 'Administrator', and 'System' for 'Full control'. I rebooted the machine and then was able to run Windows activation. I got all my info from. I used this method, and still get the wallpaper screen forever. ![]() I am working to recover an old computer which has had it's ethernet controller fail, as well as the internal wi-fi. I have attached a USB wi-fi adapter, and run the installation software in safemode. When I reboot, I still get the 'This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do you want to activate Windows now?' Right back to the wallpaper. This is the result of a Windows Repair, XP Home Edition SP3 Build 2600.xpsp.0 I have verified with Microsoft that the software is a legal copy, but they want $180 to talk me through validation. Thanks for any further suggestions •. ![]() Only Solution: Windows XP Logs You Off When You Try to Activate the Product -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect your PC! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'R Doornbosch' wrote in message: news.| Can anyone explain to me how to activate XP after the 30 days has expired,| without re-installing XP. I have let the 30 days laps and this computer does| not have any internet access (NO Modem or network card). I also am not able| to log into XP. 'R Doornbosch' wrote in message news. > Can anyone explain to me how to activate XP after the 30 days has expired, > without re-installing XP. I have let the 30 days laps and this computer does > not have any internet access (NO Modem or network card). I also am not able > to log into XP. > > Login in Safe Mode (Press F8 during boot up) Then activate via telephone. -- Regards, Mike -- Mike Brannigan [Microsoft] This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no rights Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these newsgroups 'R Doornbosch' wrote in message news. > Can anyone explain to me how to activate XP after the 30 days has expired, > without re-installing XP. ![]() I have let the 30 days laps and this computer does > not have any internet access (NO Modem or network card). I also am not able > to log into XP. R Doornbosch wrote: >Can anyone explain to me how to activate XP after the 30 days has expired, >without re-installing XP. I have let the 30 days laps and this computer does >not have any internet access (NO Modem or network card). I also am not able >to log into XP. You should be able to login if you boot, hitting F8 as BIOS info goes to black (before the Windows splash) and take Safe Mode. There run Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Activate Windows and use the Activate by phone. You will need access to a phone (do *not* let the activation process close down until you have completed the call), call a toll free number that will be given and swap one long number for another to type in -- Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies) Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit). ![]() Mar 21, 2012 The 30 day activation window has passed. XP activation window expired. Markeby Mar 9. It currently has Windows XP pro SP3 installed. Tech blog The Tomorrow Times shows you how to gain access to your PC even if you've gone past the 30-day Windows activation period.
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