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So I used an ultimate boot disk to wipe my laptop and its viruses. I re-installed Windows XP and activated it.

Now, each time I start, it is says I have to activate it now, logs in, says activation already completed and reboots back to where I choose the profile to log in. I can only enter the laptop in Safe Mode, no networking. I really have no clue what is going on. Help please!

Reý Aetar
2012-08-21 14:44:04
type msconfig in run then click the boot tab from there disable the safe mode option and see if it works in the next boot
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ha14
2012-08-18 20:20:20
1. Click Start, Go to run and Type msconfig and launch it2. in boot options if the /SAFEBOOT box has been checked uncheck it then click okperhaps some servies, process are to be blamed, try to Clean Boothttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434
GrrGrrr
2012-08-18 20:17:31
You could select Safe Mode with Networking, and try to confirm activation.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222Are you trying to login as an Administrator or any other user?Useful read belowhttp://ask-leo.com/why_cant_i_activate_windows_xp.htmlAnd below:[BROKEN LINK REMOVED]