Problem with activation

[Travis641]

I installed Windows XP onto my computer and for the past several days it has been asking me to activate it when I log on; so I clicked yes each time it asked. Now that it says I have to activate it before I log on, but even if I hit yes, it still logs me off and refuses me access to my computer.

Is there any way that I could bypass this? Or at least a way to access my desktop so I CAN access it again. I've been thinking about reformating, but I really don't want to do that again, if I don't have too.

Windows XP Professional btw.

 

[Qumahlin]

is this a legal storebought copy of XP? or a download copy? and ahve you tried booting into safemode then clicking the yes button to activate?

 

[Travis641]

It is storebought, and yes I've gone into safe mode and tried to activate it, but it tells me that it is not able to activate it in safe mode, that I need to go into normal mode to activate it.

 

[phishhead]

damn them....M$...even with a store bought copy giving headaches.

 

[Vorpal]

Yep, screw MS. I've paid for my fair share of MS products.

I was lucky enough to get a Corporate edition of XP PRO from an IT buddy.

No activation key BS.

 

[phishhead]

yeah got my corp from a guy selling out of his trunk....don't know why it says memorex on it does yours?😀

 

[Bootsy]

Watch what you type, big brother is watching...

 

[phishhead]

oh its my back up copy😉

 

[Bootsy]

too late, watch your driveway for SWAT