Reactivate+Windows+problem

Reactivate Windows problem

If you do not activate your Windows installation ( For whatever reason personal or otherwise )

You could have problems reinstalling Windows XP

This is because Microsoft want everyone to buy their own copy ( Understandable)

The activation data is stored in two(2) files in the Windows System directory, and the are named

Wpa.dbl and Wpa.bak

So what you do is format a floppy, then scroll down C:\ to \Windows\System32 folder

Copy the above files to your floppy or flash drive

This gives you a copy of the activation codes.

When next you re‐install XP and are asked to activate say “NO “and complete the installation

Now reboot and press F8 to get to Safe Mode

( See my tip :‐ “Start in Safe Mode “)

Choose Minimal Safe Mode

After starting scroll to \Windows\system32

Rename Wpa.dbl and Wpa.bak to whatever name e.g. __**OldWpa.dbl**__

Then copy form your floppy the stored files to where you have just renamed the new ones

Restart, and Voila!!! no problems.