unable to activate windows xp sp2

asteer2 · 05-25-2008, 08:51 AM

Becasue of security problems, was forced to attempt repair of windows xp sp2. Repair succeeded but then prompted for activation code. I inadvertently may have entered the wrong code as I have several licenses.
Now when I boot - I get the windows login screen - when I click on the user name - error message comes up says - this copy of windows must be activated - options are yes or no - clicking on yes brings up a blank desktop for a very long time and then puts me back at the login screen - clicking on no puts me back at the logon screen right away.
I believe the problem is that windows cannot access the internet to authenticate the activation but I cannot connect to the internet without windows.
A real catch 22!
The system boots in safe mode!
Any help would be appreciated

**sobeit** · 05-25-2008, 08:56 AM

why was there a repair to begin with, maybe related?

as far as the activation, the best thing to do is to try the repair again and make sure you use the proper key.

asteer2 · 05-26-2008, 03:19 PM

Unfortunately, I don't have that option - can only boot in safe mode - otherwise am stuck at the windows login screen - my security prblems involved installing Iolo system mechanic, letting trial period expire and then activating my Trend Micro - soemhow Iolo and Trend jsut don't coexist very well

05-25-2008, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
asteer2 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Win xp sp2	unable to activate windows xp sp2 Becasue of security problems, was forced to attempt repair of windows xp sp2. Repair succeeded but then prompted for activation code. I inadvertently may have entered the wrong code as I have several licenses. Now when I boot - I get the windows login screen - when I click on the user name - error message comes up says - this copy of windows must be activated - options are yes or no - clicking on yes brings up a blank desktop for a very long time and then puts me back at the login screen - clicking on no puts me back at the logon screen right away. I believe the problem is that windows cannot access the internet to authenticate the activation but I cannot connect to the internet without windows. A real catch 22! The system boots in safe mode! Any help would be appreciated

05-25-2008, 08:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
sobeit Mentor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 4,821 OS: windows/linux	Re: unable to activate windows xp sp2 why was there a repair to begin with, maybe related? as far as the activation, the best thing to do is to try the repair again and make sure you use the proper key. __________________ Do not feed the trolls.

05-26-2008, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
asteer2 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Win xp sp2	Re: unable to activate windows xp sp2 Unfortunately, I don't have that option - can only boot in safe mode - otherwise am stuck at the windows login screen - my security prblems involved installing Iolo system mechanic, letting trial period expire and then activating my Trend Micro - soemhow Iolo and Trend jsut don't coexist very well