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5. Rename PsiClient.dll to PsiClient.bak, or simply delete it. 6. Rename PSIKey.dll to PsiClient.dll 7. Rename PSIService.exe to PSIService.bak, or simply delete it. If the Protexis DRM softare installed on your system is of version 2, follow these steps instead: 1. Open Services (services.msc) in Control Panels Administrators Tools. 2. Locate Protexis Licensing V2 service. Stop the service and then set the Startup Type to Disabled. 3. Bowse to %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service folder. 4. Copy original PSIKey_2.dll to program folder of application that relies on Protexis, e.g. %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2\. 5. Rename PsiClient.dll to PsiClient.bak, or simply delete it. 6. Rename PSIKey_2.dll to PsiClient.dll 7. Rename PSIService_2.exe to PSIService_2.bak, or simply delete it. Now, Protexis Licensing Service is tamed and disabled properly so that PSIService no longer run in background, without affecting functionality of installed application. Related Posts: How to Disable (Uninstall and Remove) Windows Media Center in Vista Workaround to Disable and Remove OGA Office Not Genuine Notifications (Uninstall KB949810) How to Disable (Remove and Uninstall) Windows Defender in Vista Official Ways to Disable or Manually Uninstall the Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications from Microsoft Uninstall Installed Programs Completely with Total Uninstall 4.26
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Adama April 6, 2013 at 7:46 pm
For CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 users see comment below by VPort.
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I am unable to install Corel Draw Graphics x6 because it locks up midway and says BEX problem. What do I do?
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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.
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I followed the instructions given here without success (see below). I had copied the file PSIKey-03000201.dll to all the Corel sub-folders and renamed it to PSIClient.dll as instructed (Corel didnt start!). Ive then tried the following. In the folder CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs I renamed the file PSIClient.dll back to PSIKey-03000201.dll and all the programs started to work again! Hope it works for you too! 1. Open Services (services.msc) in Control Panels Administrators Tools. 2. Locate Protexis Licensing V2 service. Stop the service and then set the Startup Type to Disabled. 3. Bowse to %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service folder. 4. copy PSIKey*.dll (in my case it was PSIKey-03000201.dll and not PSIKey_2.dll) 5. search for PSIClient.dll in your Corel folder 6. rename all of them (to PsiClient.dll.bak for example) 7. copy to all those folders PSIKey dll and rename it to PSIClient.dll EXCEPT IN THE FOLDER \PROGRAMS, WHERE YOU SHOULD RENAME THE EXISTING FILE TO PSICLIENT.BAK BUT USE THE NEW FILE WITH ITS NAME PSIKey-03000201.dll
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I have CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 and Protexis with file PSIKey-03000201.dll I followed the instructions given here without success (see below). I had copied the file PSIKey-03000201.dll to all the Corel sub-folders and renamed it to PSIClient.dll as instructed (Corel didnt start!). Ive then tried the following. In the folder CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs I renamed the file PSIClient.dll back to PSIKey-03000201.dll and all the programs started to work again! Hope it works for you too! 1. Open Services (services.msc) in Control Panels Administrators Tools. 2. Locate Protexis Licensing V2 service. Stop the service and then set the Startup Type to Disabled. 3. Bowse to %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service folder. 4. copy PSIKey*.dll (in my case it was PSIKey-03000201.dll and not PSIKey_2.dll) 5. search for PSIClient.dll in your Corel folder 6. rename all of them (to PsiClient.dll.bak for example) 7. copy to all those folders PSIKey dll and rename it to PSIClient.dll EXCEPT IN THE FOLDER \PROGRAMS, WHERE YOU SHOULD RENAME THE EXISTING FILE TO PSICLIENT.BAK BUT USE THE NEW FILE WITH ITS NAME PSIKey-03000201.dll
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Batch files need to use dos names when you have spaces. The following will work on 64 bit windows for PSPX4 as the location is the program files x86 folder: ============================================= @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 ============================================ If 32 bit windows then change Progra~2 to Progra~1: ============================================ @echo off sc start PSI_SVC_2 > nul start c:Progra~1CorelCORELP~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: 1. Go to services and set the PSI Serive start as Manual 2. create a .bat file (i.e.: startpsp.bat) with the following (adjust the paths as required on your system): 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 3. copy the bat file under the psp folder 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
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I did the same thing, but I use the following batch: ===== @echo off sc start PSI_SVC_2 > nul start C:Program Files (x86)CorelCorel PaintShop Pro X4Corel PaintShop Pro.exe timeout 10 /nobreak > nul sc stop PSI_SVC_2 > nul ===== RUN IN: MINIMIZED Then I change the icon manually back to the icon found in the EXE. Everything works smoothly as if there were no changes !!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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The instructions are unclear but a slightly modified protocol works: Open Services (services.msc) in Control Panels Administrators Tools. Locate Protexis Licensing V2 service. Stop the service and then set the Startup Type to Disabled. In the Corel panter 11 application folder rename PsiClient.dll to PsiClient.bak Browse to %SystemDrive%Program Files (x86)Common FilesProtexisLicense Service folder. Copy original PSIKey_2.dll to the Corel Painter application folder, e.g. %SystemDrive%Program FilesCorelCorel Painter 11.*****Then rename this copy of PSIKey_2.dll to PsiClient.dll***** In the License Service Folder rename PSIService_2.exe to PSIService_2.bak, or simply delete it In the License Service Folder I then renamed PSIKey_2.dll to PsiClient.dll (although this step may not be necessary) Corel Painter 11 can now run without protexis spyware
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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.
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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.
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3. Browse to %SystemDrive%Program FilesCommon FilesProtexisLicensing Service folder. There you will find two files PSIKey_2.dll and PsiService_2.exe. 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. 6. Rename the file you just copied, PSIKey_2.dll to PsiClient.dll. 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. Previous instructions had mentioned renaming PSIService_2 in the ProtexisLicensing Service folder to PSEService.bak; however this was not necessary.
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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!
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This line disables the communication from the local computer running PSIService towards Corel, whilst also allowing PaintShopPro to run. However, you will not be able to update the software. Sounds like a workaround so I'm going to give it a go and test it now!!
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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?
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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).
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It's important to COPY PSIKey_2.dll (NOT MOVE). If you move/delete this file the program WON'T WORK. Working for Corel PhotoShop Photo Pro X3 13.2.0.35
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Found this site while searching "Protexis". I was impressed by the clear, authoritative article. I'm grateful, but have some comments and a question 1) A DATE on articles such as this would be nice. 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.)
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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.
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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.
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All this fooling around with the Registry and renaming files is unnecessary. 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.
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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
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"In the folder '%SystemDrive%Program FilesCommon FilesProtexisLicense Service', rename PSIService_2.exe to PSIService_2.bak, or simply delete it."
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