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1183478 2011-03-04 08:16:00 Having problems with Windows Authentication and Windows Security Essentials,
SE tells me there are problems with my GENUINE Win XP installation, EACH WEEK!
It gets me to download a MS proggy and authenticate. Apparently a known problem and in XP Home requires you to boot into safe mode, Log on as Admin, enable view hidden files and extensions- then go to C:\Documents and settings\All Users\App Data\Windows Genuine Advantage\Data and make changes to the Security tab to fix the problem,
Only problem is, I can only go as far as C:\Documents and settings\All Users, there is no App Data showing!
I have no problems getting to the data file with a normal boot.
Any ideas?
PPp (9511)
1183479 2011-03-04 08:26:00 You have to select show all files / system files (under tools / folder options). To see the appdata folder. Cant say Ive ever heard of that prob before tho Speedy Gonzales (78)
1183480 2011-03-04 09:07:00 answers.microsoft.com

Thanks Speedy.

I hope this gets rid of the problem otherwise bye bye SE!
PPp (9511)
1183481 2011-03-05 04:19:00 Didn't work, booted today and had to validate, again! Its gone. PPp (9511)
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