Fix Windows XP Activation Infinite Loop by Britec

Fix Windows XP Activation Infinite Loop by Britec

This copy of Windows must be activated before you can log on

Every time you try to logon you get the following error message.

This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do you want to activate Windows now?

How to Resolve

Boot into "Safe Mode". To do this, turn the computer or laptop on and press F8 repeatedly as it is booting up. Go into "Safe Mode" by choosing the "Safe Mode" option.

Once you are at the desktop in "Safe Mode", Click "Start" then click "Run".
At the run command prompt type the following EXACTLY

rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk

*NOTE: The "Oo"'s in Oobe are "oh's" - not "zero's" There is one space after rundll32.exe. It is case sensitive as far as I know.

Click OK

Wait a few seconds - the screen may blip a few times or so.

This just reset Windows Activation for 30 days.

Reboot the PC into normal mode - log in - re-activate Windows

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[asthenewt]

and for anyone that is remotely interested, Oobe stands for 'out of box experience'.

[Britec09]

@asthenewt Who's a clever lad, go to the front of the class lol only joking thanks for the input. 

[IcaroChacal]

You Sir are awsome !! Very helpfull, clear, exact, consice and to the point. All my respects to you. Great work, Thanks !!

[Britec09]

@IcaroChacal Thanks for the kind words

[thesmallterror]

This is a glitch not an infection right?

[Britec09]

@thesmallterror This type is not a virus correct

[mpampakoulas]

if that doesnt work? and it goes again and again?.... :/

[CodePrime]

absolutely terrific, thank you very much!

[ludicode]

really thanks, a video is better than written steps.

[Monsinghcharles]

worked thanks

[wobblyman2000]

will this work on vista ? i have a vista box i need to fix

thanks fro you help

[vvelezjr]

Thanks

[Nightblue3]

ty

[Badsexisbetter]

Thanksssssssssssssssssssss

[Badsexisbetter]

Love You Brother Its really works