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wetfrenchman
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 6:37 am Post subject:
Windows authentication problem |
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Hello, thanks in advance for your help.
My problem concerns my VAIO laptop. I was having problems with it because
it had been affected by spyware and probably a virus or two so I decided to
reinstall windows with the system recovery discs (windows xp home edition).
Everything went fine and it all came back with only one snag. When I logged
on it told me I need to register my windows within 30 days. I clicked
"register windows now" and got back "your windows is already registered,
thank you." I don't have it in front of me so the wording is a little
different, but you probably know what I'm refering to.
Anyhow, this happened every time I logged on. After 30 days I get the exact
same message but now windows doesn't open up. Spelling it out, I say "yes
i'd like to register windows" and it says its already registered and then
reboots. If I say no, it says that I have to register and reboots. So i'm
stuck. I imagine this is a common enough problem but I haven't been able to
find it on FAQs. Thanks very much for any help you might offer.
Sincerely,
Ariel Stulberg |
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rotric
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 7:45 am Post subject:
Re: Windows authentication problem |
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wetfrenchman wrote:
| Quote: | Hello, thanks in advance for your help.
My problem concerns my VAIO laptop. I was having problems with it because
it had been affected by spyware and probably a virus or two so I decided to
reinstall windows with the system recovery discs (windows xp home edition).
Everything went fine and it all came back with only one snag. When I logged
on it told me I need to register my windows within 30 days. I clicked
"register windows now" and got back "your windows is already registered,
thank you." I don't have it in front of me so the wording is a little
different, but you probably know what I'm refering to.
Anyhow, this happened every time I logged on. After 30 days I get the exact
same message but now windows doesn't open up. Spelling it out, I say "yes
i'd like to register windows" and it says its already registered and then
reboots. If I say no, it says that I have to register and reboots. So i'm
stuck. I imagine this is a common enough problem but I haven't been able to
find it on FAQs. Thanks very much for any help you might offer.
Sincerely,
Ariel Stulberg
Hey Ariel, i think you are referring to "activation", not registration, |
try to go into Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools and see if
there is an entry for "Activate Windows" and try to do it from there.
I am not sure how syst recovery disks work as i have only ever installed
from retail XP cd's.
Good luck, and let us know how you go.
Rob |
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Brian A.
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 9:33 am Post subject:
Re: Windows authentication problem |
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Take note of the number to call in the activation window, call MS and explain your situation and they will issue a new key provided you have a legal copy and it's only installed on one machine.
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Brian A.
Conflicts start where information lacks.
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"wetfrenchman" <wetfrenchman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B47E7E8F-48E2-4573-9EC0-946CEFB60CCD@microsoft.com...
| Quote: | Hello, thanks in advance for your help.
My problem concerns my VAIO laptop. I was having problems with it because
it had been affected by spyware and probably a virus or two so I decided to
reinstall windows with the system recovery discs (windows xp home edition).
Everything went fine and it all came back with only one snag. When I logged
on it told me I need to register my windows within 30 days. I clicked
"register windows now" and got back "your windows is already registered,
thank you." I don't have it in front of me so the wording is a little
different, but you probably know what I'm refering to.
Anyhow, this happened every time I logged on. After 30 days I get the exact
same message but now windows doesn't open up. Spelling it out, I say "yes
i'd like to register windows" and it says its already registered and then
reboots. If I say no, it says that I have to register and reboots. So i'm
stuck. I imagine this is a common enough problem but I haven't been able to
find it on FAQs. Thanks very much for any help you might offer.
Sincerely,
Ariel Stulberg |
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