I have a machine that is giving me the following error: "A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer. Error code 0x80004005."
This machine worked correctly until I changed the domain the machine attached to and rebooted.
I know that there is a similar issue with XP SP1 and that MS offers a replacement file, but that file doesn't work with original XP Corp (real corp key).
Anyone have any ideas short of wiping and reloading the machine?

I had this problem (on a .net install) a while back and wound up doing the windows mantra: R&R
(reformat&reinstall). I never found out why.

Zo

It's a problem with your registry. Something does not add up in it. I would suggest reverting back to a backup of the registry when you know it worked.

well, at long last, I have finally got back to trying System Restore on my screwed up machine. And miracle upon miracles, it works! After a horrid experience with system restore during beta testing, I never expected to try it again.
thanks for the comments/suggestions.

I had this screen in the past,

This screen is when you try to boot system for the first time after patching it :lol:

If you don't patch it in the good order, the program can't verify the registration number.

Yes.. System Restore works pretty good. I've seen it restore a machine infected with a good virus returned to normal.