Fresh WinXP install: A problem is preventing Windows from accurately

Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP
(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days
no issues then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence
for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but
gives this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start
in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not
helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people
experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters
get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has
1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E
and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE

Hi Andrew

Please see if the following link helps:

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=0x...ie=UTF-8&hl=en

--

Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP (Select)
on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days no issues
then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence for
this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but gives
this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start in safe
mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not helped.
The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people experience
when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters get confused.
This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has 1 HDD with 1
partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E and also Nero
ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE

What do you mean by "special"? Is it a corporate version or is it a cracked
version? The only version of XP that doesn't require activation is a Volume
License version. If you are using a cracked version of XP or a version that
uses a leaked product key, you will receive this message. There were 2
corporate product keys leaked onto the Internet around the time that XP was
released that enabled installation without activation. However, Microsoft
has since identified these product keys and will not allow XP installations
that used them to be updated via Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326904. Also, it is legal for
any software manufacturer to disable any computer that is using stolen
versions of their product. So, it is perfectly legal for Microsoft to crash
your machine if they determine you have a cracked/pirated version of their
software installed.
If this is a valid corporate installation of XP under MS' volume licensing
agreement, then call them and you should not be charged for support.
However, if this is a cracked/leaked version of XP, then I recommend that
you just purchase a legal copy of the OS. You can obtain the OEM version of
XP Home for around $70 and Professional for around $120.

Dan DeStefano


"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP
(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days
no issues then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence
for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but
gives this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start
in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not
helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people
experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters
get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has
1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E
and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE

I have already spent hours trawling the google groups finding out
information without a solid resolution :-(



Will Denny wrote:
Hi Andrew

Please see if the following link helps:

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=0x...ie=UTF-8&hl=en

"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP (Select)
on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days no issues
then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence for
this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but gives
this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start in safe
mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not helped.
The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people experience
when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters get confused.
This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has 1 HDD with 1
partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E and also Nero
ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310794
NOTE: This issue can be caused by any software that changes the default
security provider. It is

NOT

limited to Dell computers or the Dell Assistant software.

Hi,
As I have a Dell and problems since updating to SP2, what
is Q310794 that you refer to in your posting? Thanks
-----Original Message-----
Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed
Windows XP
(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked
for a few days
no issues then after one reboot i got the following
message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking
the licence
for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so
although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine
boots up but
gives this message as soon as you try too login. The
machine WILL start
in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try
removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but
that has not
helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that
people
experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the
drive letters
get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT
a ghost! It has
1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in
it (Dand(E
and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so
Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE
.

How does this help? Its not even the problem i have, AND i looked for
the keys anyway and they dont exist on my install.



Tricia wrote:
"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...

Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP (Select)
on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days no issues
then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence for
this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but gives
this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start in safe
mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not helped.
The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people experience
when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters get confused.
This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has 1 HDD with 1
partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E and also Nero
ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE


http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310794
NOTE: This issue can be caused by any software that changes the default
security provider. It is

NOT

limited to Dell computers or the Dell Assistant software.

I said Select not Special. Select software doesnt require activation, it
is a corporate version. I do not use downloaded or cracked software i
have no need to. This is a valid problem on a straight install.

Dan DeStefano wrote:
What do you mean by "special"? Is it a corporate version or is it a cracked
version? The only version of XP that doesn't require activation is a Volume
License version. If you are using a cracked version of XP or a version that
uses a leaked product key, you will receive this message. There were 2
corporate product keys leaked onto the Internet around the time that XP was
released that enabled installation without activation. However, Microsoft
has since identified these product keys and will not allow XP installations
that used them to be updated via Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326904. Also, it is legal for
any software manufacturer to disable any computer that is using stolen
versions of their product. So, it is perfectly legal for Microsoft to crash
your machine if they determine you have a cracked/pirated version of their
software installed.
If this is a valid corporate installation of XP under MS' volume licensing
agreement, then call them and you should not be charged for support.
However, if this is a cracked/leaked version of XP, then I recommend that
you just purchase a legal copy of the OS. You can obtain the OEM version of
XP Home for around $70 and Professional for around $120.

Dan DeStefano


"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...

Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP
(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days
no issues then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence
for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but
gives this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start
in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not
helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people
experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters
get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has
1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E
and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE

It is a microsoft technet article number, but i doubt very much if you
have this problem as it renders your machine un-bootable!

You can read it he
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;310794



Melanie wrote:
Hi,
As I have a Dell and problems since updating to SP2, what
is Q310794 that you refer to in your posting? Thanks

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed

Windows XP

(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked

for a few days

no issues then after one reboot i got the following

message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking

the licence

for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so

although a serial

key was entered, no activation is required. The machine

boots up but

gives this message as soon as you try too login. The

machine WILL start

in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try

removing the

signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but

that has not

helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that

people

experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the

drive letters

get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT

a ghost! It has

1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in

it (Dand(E

and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so

Q310794 is not

relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE
.

Sorry, I misread your post. Have you tried calling MS about the issue? I
believe they will help you for free when it comes to licensing issues. We
had an issue with a Terminal Services Licensing server and MS waived their
fee to fix the problem.

Dan


"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...
I said Select not Special. Select software doesnt require activation, it
is a corporate version. I do not use downloaded or cracked software i
have no need to. This is a valid problem on a straight install.

Dan DeStefano wrote:
What do you mean by "special"? Is it a corporate version or is it a
cracked
version? The only version of XP that doesn't require activation is a
Volume
License version. If you are using a cracked version of XP or a version
that
uses a leaked product key, you will receive this message. There were 2
corporate product keys leaked onto the Internet around the time that XP
was
released that enabled installation without activation. However,
Microsoft
has since identified these product keys and will not allow XP
installations
that used them to be updated via Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326904. Also, it is legal
for
any software manufacturer to disable any computer that is using stolen
versions of their product. So, it is perfectly legal for Microsoft to
crash
your machine if they determine you have a cracked/pirated version of
their
software installed.
If this is a valid corporate installation of XP under MS' volume
licensing
agreement, then call them and you should not be charged for support.
However, if this is a cracked/leaked version of XP, then I recommend
that
you just purchase a legal copy of the OS. You can obtain the OEM version
of
XP Home for around $70 and Professional for around $120.

Dan DeStefano


"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...

Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP
(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days
no issues then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence
for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but
gives this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start
in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not
helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people
experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters
get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has
1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E
and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE

Andrew,
I had the same problem...but my problem occurred after loading a ghosted
image...It's just a thought but try removing NERO, I think you said that you
can boot into "Safe Mode" - you can see a post from me today at "?? SP2 ?? -
Problems - Hopefully the 4th time will be a charm." all indications that
I've found seem to indicate my problem is caused by Nero so it leads me to
think that Nero doesn't play nice with XP SP2... will post once I finish my
5th attempt at installing WinXP Nero will not be loaded.

CES



"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP
(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days
no issues then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence
for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but
gives this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start
in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not
helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people
experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters
get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has
1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E
and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE

Thanks for the reply CES, i'll try that and wait to hear your update

Andrew



CES wrote:
Andrew,
I had the same problem...but my problem occurred after loading a ghosted
image...It's just a thought but try removing NERO, I think you said that you
can boot into "Safe Mode" - you can see a post from me today at "?? SP2 ?? -
Problems - Hopefully the 4th time will be a charm." all indications that
I've found seem to indicate my problem is caused by Nero so it leads me to
think that Nero doesn't play nice with XP SP2... will post once I finish my
5th attempt at installing WinXP Nero will not be loaded.

CES



"Andrew Haswell" wrote in message
...

Hi,

I have a very strange problem. A week ago i installed Windows XP
(Select) on a machine after formatting the HDD. It worked for a few days
no issues then after one reboot i got the following message:

"A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the licence
for this computer. Error Code: 0x80090006"

Now, like i said this is a Select version of WinXP so although a serial
key was entered, no activation is required. The machine boots up but
gives this message as soon as you try too login. The machine WILL start
in safe mode.

I found some information on the www, that led me to try removing the
signature from the drive with a boot utility disk but that has not
helped. The drive is NTFS of course.

I have also read suggestions that this is an error that people
experience when trying to ghost / image a machine and the drive letters
get confused. This machine is a fresh install, it is NOT a ghost! It has
1 HDD with 1 partition (C on it and 2 CD/DVD drives in it (Dand(E
and also Nero ImageDrive (F.

In case someone suggests it, the machine is NOT a DELL so Q310794 is not
relevent.

Any ideas would be greatfully received.

Many thanks in advance

Andrew Haswell
MCSE