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To make matter worse, the ProtexisLicensing service may make PC boots up slower, and when
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disabled, will cause Corel Paint Shop Pro to stop working, in addition to warn you of running illegal copy
of non-genuine software. Besides, PSIService.exe does not uninstall together with the application that Follow @m dlinfo 1,821 follow ers
installed it, when the application is uninstalled and removed.
In any case, whether you want to get rid of Protexis while keeping the application that dependent on it TRANSLATE THIS PAGE
still working properly and able to run (contrary to popular belief, Protexis Licensing service is not
required for program to run), or now need to clean the Protexis PSIService spyware manually due to Select Language
non-removal by original application that installs it, the procedures to complete uninstall and remove
Protexis is easy. In fact, the instructions to uninstall PSIservice is provided on Protexis website.
If you are certain that no applications using PSIService are still installed on your system, and this
service is still running, you can remove it manually by following these instructions:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProtexisLicensing]
%windir%\System32\PSIService.exe
%windir%\System32\PSIKey.exe
Of course, in order to keep applications such as Corel Photo Shop Pro continue running without error,
the complete removal instructions cannot be followed. Use the following workaround instead:
If the Protexis DRM softare installed on your system is of version 2, follow these steps instead:
Now, Protexis Licensing Service is tamed and disabled properly so that PSIService no longer run in
background, without affecting functionality of installed application.
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This screwed up my Corel installation and does not work. Got to reinstall it
I am unable to install Corel Draw Graphics x6 because it locks up midway and says BEX
problem. What do I do?
If you use the procedure as described here, VS simply wont start, or youll get error 38
asking you to reinstall.
Ive tried everything I could think of, but in the end I had to reverse the steps and start the
licensing-service again in order to get VideoStudio to work.
If someone finds a way to solve this please let the rest of us know.
=============================================
@echo off
sc start PSI_SVC_2 > nul
start c:Progra~2CorelCORELP~1CORELP~2.EXE
timeout 10 /nobreak > nul
sc stop PSI_SVC_2 > nul
exit
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I tried to disable PSIService with PSP X4 fo,llowing the above instructions but with no sucess.
I found the following workaround that works for me:
sc start PSI_SVC_2
start cmd /c C:Program Files (x86)CorelCorel PaintShop Pro X4Corel PaintShop Pro.exe
TIMEOUT /T 10
sc stop PSI_SVC_2
4. Right click on the PS shortcut and change the .exe file with your bat file (i.e.: C:Program
Files (x86)CorelCorel PaintShop Pro X4startpsp.bat)
The icon changes, but this is not a problem!
5. To start psp, right click on the icon and select run as administrator
The batch file will start PSI Service, start PSP and stop the service after 10 seconds (you can
change the timeout by changing the /T parameter in the bat file).
If someone knows how to set the run as administrator permament (the flag is disabled for bat
files) it would simplfy the launch
Then I change the icon manually back to the icon found in the EXE.
I havent gotten any of these methods to work with PSP X4. However, I lowered the priority of
the Protexis service to a minimum state and PSP seems to load a bit faster. Im impressed
with the new PSPs speed and smooth operation. It appears to be a nearly complete rebuild of
X3. Time will tell how stable it is, but ya know thar b bugs ndat proggy, aaaarrrrrg.
I dont think I have Corel but I followed your advice. Like others here I was informed that the
Protexis feature needed updating/repairing or whatever and given a link to their website so I
thought I would find out a bit more about them. Computer also became very slow, if that had
anything to do with it. Obviously not needed so I have disabled it as you suggested. Many
thanks.
Thanks.
PaintShop Pro X4 is of the form PSIKey-03000201.dll however when you use the current
techniques of the switcheroo and rename it PSP X4 just crashes.
I don't have a PsiClient in my Corel folders or anywhere on my system for that matter.
Now every time I try to run CorelDraw I get "CorelDraw has stopped working check
online for a solution and close program."
I have Quad Core and 8 GB of RAM, but still hate all those unnecessary processes in
background. That's how it worked for me (I have Corel X5 and Protexis Licensing V2):
4 copy PSIKey *.dll (in my case it was PSIKey-03000201.dll and not PSIKey_2.dll)
Locate Protexis Licensing V2 service. Stop the service and then set the Startup Type to
Disabled.
In the License Service Folder I then renamed PSIKey_2.dll to PsiClient.dll (although this step
may not be necessary)
Is there a solution for Corel VideoStudio Pro X4? I tried this, but does not work?
Me too..I want to use it on a pc that is not connected to the internet. Anyone can help?
Is there a solution for Corel VideoStudio Pro X4? I tried this, but does not work
In PSP Photo X3 I needed to copy and rename the PSIKey_2.dll to this two locations:
May I know how does it works? I tried reinstall the software several time on my
windows 8. It work by the time I upgrade to windows 8. But, some how it doesnt
work suddenly. I used registry cleaner to clean my registry, I think thats the only
reason.
for Corel DRAW x5 suite, copy the PsiClient.dll file you renamed from "ProtexisLicense
Service"
into all the sub folders of "CorelCorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5" that contain it.
In step 4 we are told to COPY (not move) PSIKey_2.dll, which leaves two copies of this file on
the system.
In step 6 we are told to rename that file, without being told WHICH copy. (Or does it mean to
rename BOTH?)
Ron B and RickW have both raised this, asking WHICH file should be renamed. No-one has
answered the question. Hank Snow now says "Rename the file you just copied". This is still
ambiguous.
To remove the Protexis Licensing V2 Service without affecting the functionality of the
application:
2. Locate the Protexis Licensing V2 service. Stop the service by right clicking on it and
selecting Stop. Right click on the service again and select Properties. On the properties
screen, select Disabled from the drop box under Startup Type.
4. Copy (do not move) PSIKey_2.dll to the program folder of the application that relies on the
Protexis service. For Corel programs, this would typically be %SystemDrive%Program Files
CorelCorel Graphics Suite X4Programs.
5. In that same Programs folder, you will find another file associated with Protexis called
PsiClient.dll. Rename that to PsiClient.bak.
7. Boot your computer, or hit CTRL-ALT-DELETE to bring up the task manger, and, on the
PROCESSES tab, stop the Protexis Service.
This works for Corel Draw X4 with both service packs installed. You can rename PSIKey_2.dll
back in the ProtexisLicensing Service folder to PsiClient.dll if the above procedure does not
work as Draw X4 worked both ways.
Hs anyone noticed that there is also a PSIClient.dll file located in C:Program FilesCorelCorel
PaintShop Photo ProX3 and there are no instructions on whether this file also needs to be
renamed or deleted!
Has anyone managed to get PSP X3 working without Protexis and could type up a quick
tutorial on what to do please!
I just read this and wanted to ask if anyone has tried it:
This line disables the communication from the local computer running PSIService towards
Corel, whilst also allowing PaintShopPro to run.
Does the PSIKey_2.dll file need to be copied to this location as specified above:
Is "JMVS" the article's author? If so, could you please answer Ron B's question: WHICH copy
of PSIKey_2.dll should be renamed in Step 6?
One more thing I forgot to say. To work with PSP X3 you should also keep PsiService_2.exe
(it doesn't need to be the original executable, could be any text file renamed to
PsiService_2.exe).
It's important to COPY PSIKey_2.dll (NOT MOVE). If you move/delete this file the program
WON'T WORK.
Found this site while searching "Protexis". I was impressed by the clear, authoritative article.
I'm grateful, but have some comments and a question
2) Slight disappointment that the article has received some 60 comments to date, but none
appear to be responses from the (anonymous?) author.
3) Observations from a new Win7 system that came with Corel's "WinDVD" the cause of the
Protexis (version 2) stuff. I performed these steps
I first launched WinDVD for the first time, before disabling the Protexis service. This seemed to
be a requirement for WinDVD to run subsequently, after disabling the service, though this was
tried before following the other instructions in the article. I then followed the third set of
instructions (for when keeping the affected application, and when having version 2 of Protexis).
Result so far: full success. However, my question relates to the three "Rename" steps given in
the article (steps 5, 6 and 7).
By the time you reach step 5, you are dealing with (at least) TWO different folders: the
Protexis folder in "Common Files", and the program folder for the user application. But the
three "Rename" steps do not tell you to WHICH of these folders the renames apply.
In my case, for steps 5 and 7 there was only one choice as the file to be renamed resided only
in the program folder (step 5) or the Protexis common folder (step 7). But for step 6, there are
now TWO copies of PSIKey_2.dll. To which do the instructions refer? Both? (I have so far only
renamed the dependant application's copy.)
This worked great for me BUT I need to totally reinstall which is no biggie but to spare others,
you might NOT want to let psp try to add any automatic software updates once you ditch that
retarded licensing crap. psp is saying it's busted now, again no biggie as my computer
performance is aces without that horrid protex is crap.
Thanks but it didn't seem to work for me. Followed the instructions. Rebooted and confirmed
the service was stopped and disabled. Started PSP X and it went through some fresh
installation configuration. Went back to check the service. It was back on and set to run at
startup again. In the System32 folder there was a fresh copy of PsiService.exe. The only
change that was not reset was the PsiClient.dll in the Corel PSP X dir is still the copied
PsiKey.dll file.
thanks a lot for this man, my computer's already slow as hell and this running in the
background would have SUCKED.
Just go to "Services" in Admin tools, and Disable PsiKey in startup, then go to the directory
and rename Psikey_2.exe to Psikey_2exp or something. Then rename the .dll as well, and
you are good to go.
It doesn't work for my X3 either. Fortunately I didn't delete any file so I can revert these.
I'm disgusted I paid 60 for a not very good photo prog only to find it SPIES on me & was the
cause of very slow boots & other stuff
HOW DARE THEY!!! this is as bad as the spyware that was around a few years ago until it
was found out
) on finding this page, long may people fight the monster of control!!! O
Thank you sincerely. However, it may be useful to amend the final instruction thus:
THANK YOU
You are my Hero! Computer starts much faster without the PSIService bullshit.
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