Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd

Look for a file like PSIKey-03000201.dll . Then rename and copy it:

This halts the service if it’s currently running.

Uncheck the box to disable it.

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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5, like many professional design tools of its era, includes a background licensing service known as (or PsiService_2.exe ). While intended as a Digital Rights Management (DRM) tool to prevent piracy, many users find it to be a "memory-hogging annoyance" that can sometimes prevent the main application from launching with errors like Error 38 or Error 998 . Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\PsiService_Uninstall.exe" /u /f "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\PsiKey\CorelDRAW X5_XXX.psi"

While removing Protexis is technically possible, it's not without risks and consequences. It is crucial to understand these before proceeding. Look for a file like PSIKey-03000201

Locate the existing file named PsiClient.dll and rename it to PsiClient.dll.bak (or delete it).

Note: If you are on an older 32-bit operating system, look under C:\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\ . This public link is valid for 7 days

@echo off echo Stopping and deleting Protexis Licensing V2 service... sc stop "Protexis Licensing V2" sc delete "Protexis Licensing V2" echo. echo Removing Protexis files and directories... del /f /q "%SystemRoot%\System32\PSIService.exe" 2>nul del /f /q "%SystemRoot%\System32\PSIKey.exe" 2>nul rmdir /s /q "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Protexis" 2>nul rmdir /s /q "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Common Files\Protexis" 2>nul echo. echo Cleanup finished. Please reboot your computer. pause