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
 
wetfrenchman said:
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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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
 
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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