Login using an administrator user account. Run CMD as admin. Type these commands and press Enter. Then click OK on each of the following prompts: regsvr32 regwizc.
Type this last command type exactly as what you see here : rundll Wait for a couple of minutes because the last command will not show anything on the screen.
However, it will reset the licensing components in the background. Then restart your computer and log-on back to your normal Windows. Not Helpful 46 Helpful From there you can give administrator rights and change or delete the current administrator. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 3.
Is there a limit to the number of times I can reset the loop? Method 3 described above. I'd done it successfully 5 or 6 times, but now it is not resetting. There should be a limit. If it is allowing for more than four times, then it is a bug in Windows that is allowing you to reset it more often. Not Helpful 5 Helpful 1. Use the telephone option. They will ask if you want to use your smartphone to activate it. Say yes and punch in the phone number. You will get a text message with a link.
Follow the steps and it will activate. Not Helpful 23 Helpful 9. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Since official support for Windows XP ceased in April of , you won't be able to speak to a customer service representative, and over the internet.
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. The linked product keys may not work, in which case you should use the Winkey Finder to help activate Windows XP. Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0. Resetting the registry manually may only restore your Windows XP version to a 30 day trial. Helpful 4 Not Helpful 1. You Might Also Like How to. How to. About This Article.
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Nederlands: Windows XP activeren zonder geldige productcode. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 3,, times. The explanations were all very clear on what steps to take, and it was after going through Method 3 that all was back and working. More reader stories Hide reader stories.
Is this article up to date? Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Graeme Lloyd Jul 28, Lisa Rojas Apr 26, I just reinstalled XP on a small, old, but still useful netbook, and the OS refused to activate either by phone or over the internet. The user can enjoy the options of Windows XP Home and professional product keys.
To use the most appropriate Windows XP product key the following steps are recommended. It is not a tough task to replace the product key after installing it on the system. The process involves the following steps:. If the product key is not correct then there is nothing to worry about. Follow a few steps and see the things happening. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Thursday, January 13, Track Progress. Earn Credits. Step 2: Run Explorer from the Command prompt to start Windows. Once the Command prompt loads, type in "explorer" to start Windows within Safe mode. Step 3: Run "Rundll Step 4: Modify the wpaevents folder in the Registry. Step 5: Modify the C: drives permissions.
Step 6: Run Windows activation. Now Windows activation will run and the PC will become usable again. References Toms hardware topic on Windows Activation. Had to do the exact same only last week. Nice to have it documented here. Lawrence Oct 18, at am. This is an awesome solution. Thanks very much for sharing.. I'm new at Spiceworx. So Far Awesome. Flint Madziya Dec 26, at pm. BB Mar 25, at am. I was so hopeful, because this post added the permissions steps, but when I do as described, the login after saying "yes" to activation just shows the wallpaper forever [Update] I left the PC on the wallpaper, no Explorer, no icons all night long and discovered the PC must've logged-off or rebooted during the night.
I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. I am still in the activation loop. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. My little trick seemed to have a snag. In explorer. You can watch this video at this url.
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