Can't log on after combofix replaced Winlogon.ex

[Rockstar11]

i run combofix (on second laptop) and it replaced the infected winlogon.exe with a good copy of the file,
but now i can not log on. it says

"The copy of windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do you want to actvate windows now"

help pleaseeeeeeeeeeee

[gameranand]

Do you use *ahem* version of windows???

[Rockstar11]

---------- Post added at 05:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:22 AM ----------

found on google search....

After some searching, I found what I was looking for, in safe mode try this:

In this example: Your activation period has expired/ broken activation problem in XP, (past 30 days) and you need to get to Normal mode again.

1. Turn On your PC

2. Press F8 repeatedly and go to Safe Mode

3. Logon as per normal
(note: Administrator password is usually blank, but hopefully you know your password)

4. Allow the Desktop to fully load (answering "Yes" to continue into Safe Mode)
(note: This is just a long way of saying go to Safe Mode)

5. Click on Start - Run

6. Type in exactly: rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk (and click OK)
(note: one space, after "rundll32.exe " also the Oo are two letter o's in "oobe"; capitals and comma are important)

7. Wait a couple of seconds (although you will Not see any change)

8. Restart your PC normally (Start - Shutdown - Restart - Ok)

9. You are now able to go to Normal Mode again (For another 30 days !!!)

10. Install IE8, do not pass go do not install ie7, install ie8. that should solve not being able to browse and not being able to activate somehow it's tied to the broken ie. Let me know if this works. Now do whatever you like, you're back to Normal.