Clean Boot is generally used to get the computer up and running so that we can perform diagnostics tests to determine which elements of the normal boot process are causing problems. It can also be used when computer is so slow that we are not able to perform any troubleshooting steps. Clean boot eliminates optional features and loads only those files and programs that are essential to run a computer.
Clean Boot process includes the various steps that should be performed in the systematic order. These are following steps that comes under the "Clean Boot" process in Windows XP :--
1. Click on "Start" tab then click on "Run" and type msconfig and then click on "OK" tab.
2. The System Configuration Utility dialog box is displayed.
3. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click on "General' tab, and then click on "Selective Startup".
4. Click to clear the Process SYSTEM.INI File check box.
5. Click to clear the Process WIN.INI File check box.
6. Click to clear the Load Startup Items check box. Verify that Load System Services and Use Original BOOT.INI are checked.
7. Click on the "Services" tab.
8. Click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box.
9. Click Disable All, and then click on "OK" tab.
10. When you are prompted then click on "Restart" to restart the computer.
We should configure Windows XP to start normally after completing the clean boot process to resolve issues. These are the following steps to configure Windows XP to start normally :--
1. Click on "Start" and then click on "Run" tab.
2. Type msconfig, and then click on "OK" tab. The System Configuration Utility dialog box is displayed.
3. Click on the "General" tab and click on "Normal Startup" to load all device drivers and services, and then click on "OK" tab.
4. When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.
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"Your activation period has expired" Error
You may faced an issue "Your activation period has expired" in Windows Vista. You may receive the following error message when you start Windows Vista:--
Symptoms:--
When we try to start a Windows Vista based computer then we can get the following error messages:--
# Activate Windows Now
# Your activation period has expired and Windows is no longer working.
# To use Windows you must activate this copy of Windows.
Cause:--
This issue may occur for one or more of the following reasons:--
# You did not activate Windows Vista within the 30-day activation period.
# Windows Vista detects that the hardware on your computer has changed significantly and that you did not reactivate Windows Vista within the 3-day grace period for re-activation.
# You are running a version of Windows Vista that was detected as non-genuine. For more information, see the "Resolution" section.
If you have a Windows Genuine Advantage copy of Windows Vista then you can get rid off this issue by these methods:--
Troubleshooting Methods:--
We can get rid off this issue by following these troubleshtooing methods:--
Method 1: Enter your product key
1. Click Retype your product key in the Activate Windows Now pop-up message.
2. Accept the User acceptance prompt.
3. Type the product key, and then click Next.
Method 2: Activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system
To activate Windows Vista by telephone, you must use an automated telephone system. To activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Computer.
2. On the toolbar, click System properties, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
3. Click Show me other ways to Activate.
4. Click Use the automated phone system, and then follow the instructions.
Method 3: Use the Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility to view the product identification number
1. In the address bar of Internet Explorer 7, type %windir%\explorer.exe, and then press ENTER to open Windows Explorer and the taskbar.
2. At a command prompt that has elevated user rights, type wmic, and then press ENTER.
Method 4: Contact Microsoft
If Windows detects that the hardware on your computer has changed significantly, and the previous method does not solve your problem, you may have to contact Microsoft for help. To view the Microsoft Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers list, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71142 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71142)
Symptoms:--
When we try to start a Windows Vista based computer then we can get the following error messages:--
# Activate Windows Now
# Your activation period has expired and Windows is no longer working.
# To use Windows you must activate this copy of Windows.
Cause:--
This issue may occur for one or more of the following reasons:--
# You did not activate Windows Vista within the 30-day activation period.
# Windows Vista detects that the hardware on your computer has changed significantly and that you did not reactivate Windows Vista within the 3-day grace period for re-activation.
# You are running a version of Windows Vista that was detected as non-genuine. For more information, see the "Resolution" section.
If you have a Windows Genuine Advantage copy of Windows Vista then you can get rid off this issue by these methods:--
Troubleshooting Methods:--
We can get rid off this issue by following these troubleshtooing methods:--
Method 1: Enter your product key
1. Click Retype your product key in the Activate Windows Now pop-up message.
2. Accept the User acceptance prompt.
3. Type the product key, and then click Next.
Method 2: Activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system
To activate Windows Vista by telephone, you must use an automated telephone system. To activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Computer.
2. On the toolbar, click System properties, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
3. Click Show me other ways to Activate.
4. Click Use the automated phone system, and then follow the instructions.
Method 3: Use the Windows Management Instrumentation command-line (WMIC) utility to view the product identification number
1. In the address bar of Internet Explorer 7, type %windir%\explorer.exe, and then press ENTER to open Windows Explorer and the taskbar.
2. At a command prompt that has elevated user rights, type wmic, and then press ENTER.
Method 4: Contact Microsoft
If Windows detects that the hardware on your computer has changed significantly, and the previous method does not solve your problem, you may have to contact Microsoft for help. To view the Microsoft Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers list, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71142 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71142)
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