TheGreatSatan
02-21-2009, 11:39 PM
Hoping to experiment with ways to speed up my XP laptop, I went into msconfig and set the computer to run in diagnostic mode.
Just like safe mode the computer only loads the most necessary drivers. I was hoping that I could do a diagnostic mode variant where the computer runs a lot faster.
I rebooted and a bubble by my clock said I had to revalidate Windows! Diagnostic mode didn't allow for my wireless drivers to load so the internet wasn't available.
I went into msconfig and undid all my changes, then rebooted. After rebooting the desktop came back up and said that I still need to validate Windows. I clicked the link to validate and it took me to a page that said I had to pay $149!!:eek:
I closed that screen and went to All Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Activate Windows. This opened another prompt that finally said my copy was validated and the bubbles went away. Now, back to normal.
Anyone ever see that happen?? :?
Just like safe mode the computer only loads the most necessary drivers. I was hoping that I could do a diagnostic mode variant where the computer runs a lot faster.
I rebooted and a bubble by my clock said I had to revalidate Windows! Diagnostic mode didn't allow for my wireless drivers to load so the internet wasn't available.
I went into msconfig and undid all my changes, then rebooted. After rebooting the desktop came back up and said that I still need to validate Windows. I clicked the link to validate and it took me to a page that said I had to pay $149!!:eek:
I closed that screen and went to All Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Activate Windows. This opened another prompt that finally said my copy was validated and the bubbles went away. Now, back to normal.
Anyone ever see that happen?? :?