RTJeff88

I have tried with both types of CDs. Neither have changed the situation.

I thought about that, but there was not a wpa.bak file present in the c:\windows\system32 folder. I only had the wpa.dbl file. I even tried removing the .dbl file and I am still told that Windows is already activated. I still get sent back to the log on screen and the pattern repeates itself.

Nope. The only thing I can access is the Repair console. I cannot get in to any type of Windows at all. Thanks for the effort. I appreciate it.

I get the same message if I try to log on as admin. I cannot get past the log on screen.

I am having issues with a PC that I am working on for a customer. Do to the viruses, spyware, and bad clusters on his HD, I had to repair his XP Pro installation after fixing the other issues. Now, I am stuck at a message that says: A problem has prevented Windows from accurately checking the status of the license for this computer. To proceed your copy of windows must be activated with Microsoft. Do you want to activate Windows now? I click yes, and then I am told Windows is already activated. I am aotomatically logged out. When I go to log in again, I get the same message. This is a legit copy of XP Pro. It is a Dell Dimension 2350. I have the restore CD and the XP Pro Key code on the side of the case. Any help would be great. Thanks Title edited -- Please, use [TAGS] in your topic's title. Please follow XP Forum Rules from now on. --Sonic