Windows XP time date problem evaluation expired

[Guest]

I have encountered for me what is a serious crash I restarted the computer and, and now it says that my evaluation period has expired. The error log says that its Sunday 16 2001 (should be Thursday).
At a previous time on the end of the month Date/Time properties were off I pressed update of time sync and nothing happened. I went to my old Atomic time programe and it corrected the date problem.
Now I can only get safe mode to work without network support.
I have that bad taste in my mouth again when I was about to swallow that Microsoft pill again.

Bruce Gaylord (Gaillard)

 

[Toejam31]

I've been told that one possible solution is to set the BIOS clock back seventeen years. Then format, and reinstall. Afterwards, change the clock back to the correct date. You should be able to use the same Product Key if your hardware remains the same, although you might have to get a new authentication number. If you must call M$, tell them some likely story, such as the hard drive failed before the evaluation period was up. You know the deal.

Now ... I have no idea if this works! So don't kill the messenger. LOL! It might just be a rumor. But that's what I've heard.

Good luck!

Toejam31

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