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Xodius7826

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May 15th, 2006 16:00

Sonic Activation Module

I just purchased the Dell Dimension XPS600 and after doing some software clean-up in add/remove I am now getting an error on cold boot "Sonic Activation Module" "please insert disk-1.
 
 I tried browsing all the software I received with my system and can not find the file it is looking for. If I open task manager I can "End Task" and everything is fine, but I want to clean it up and cant find anything in either (MSConfig,Startup, Add/Remove or via registry search for SONIC)  It is driving me nuts and I dont want to run a full restore after taking a week to customize my box.
 
 Does anyone know of a removal tool or reg cleaner that will fix this specific problem, or has anyone encountered the issue on a new Dell system?
 
 

Message Edited by Xodius7826 on 05-15-200602:19 PM

Message Edited by Xodius7826 on 05-15-200602:20 PM

boppo

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May 15th, 2006 19:00

try this.

Go to Start and Run.
Type in MSCONFIG
Go to the Startup Tab on the right.
Disable the following 2 items in the list. uncheck

ISUSPM
ISSCH

Click Apply and the Close - When prompted to do so Restart the System.

Then on restart, just check the System Config Utility box that says 'Don't show this again' and you're done.

Xodius7826

2 Posts

May 17th, 2006 02:00

Nice & easy fix and worked really slick... problem solved, thank you very much for the help ;)

 

cheers

 

 

Message Edited by Xodius7826 on 05-16-200610:21 PM

boppo

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May 17th, 2006 17:00

glad i could help.

Fixit_Sam

91 Posts

June 27th, 2006 22:00

Hi,

This case was driving me nuts. Finally googling brought me here and your tip resolved the issue in a flash.

Sam.

amydenver

1 Message

July 1st, 2006 15:00

Thanks, I appreciate this advice, I was having the same problem and it was driving me crazy! Thanks, Amy

mike818738

7 Posts

July 6th, 2006 22:00

I am having the same problem but after I click restart the window comes up that I keep having to hit cancel a ton of times to get out of.  This is driving me nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Please help!!!!!!!!!

Snoocher

1 Message

July 11th, 2006 07:00

Just wanted to say thanks - I have been trawling for weeks now to find the answer.  I spoke to Dell, who had decided it was time for me to completely restore my system, I am so glad I found this message, and it saved me loads of trouble.


Worked perfectly!

 

Thanks

mike818738

7 Posts

July 12th, 2006 05:00

I still cannot get mine to work.  I followed the instructions exactly and it keeps wanting me to insert the disk.  This is really frustrating!

bzhang55

2 Posts

July 19th, 2006 19:00

The message is gone after I disabled those two drivers. However, when I start the application InstallShield v8, the message comes again.

vincent alvarez

1 Message

July 28th, 2006 01:00

does anyone know where i can  get the cd for the sonic activation module

 

mike818738

7 Posts

July 28th, 2006 02:00

Yep, mine is still there too.  We canty seem to get any help here.

mauricioescalan

1 Message

July 29th, 2006 21:00

Hello i have  aproblem with the sonic activation module program, the problem is when i start my computer and windows is starting up the windows installers pops up and it tryes to install sonic activation module but it can't because i need a disk or aremovable device to install it and i cancell it but everytime i turn on my computer this happens.... I think i remove this program and i didn't know when... i wish you to help me because is very annoying and irritating when it occurs... Please help me.....
Thank You...

broomekaboom

1 Message

August 18th, 2006 15:00

i have tried the suggestion about the misconfig and have rebooted several times to find the sonic activation module still there. help!!

thanks, broomekaboom

bzhang55

2 Posts

August 18th, 2006 16:00

I re-installed Corel Photo Center v6, which is included in the Dell package. The problem is gone. Actually, I don't want this software but it fixes my problem.

ayeoman

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August 28th, 2006 19:00

I can confirm that it is a uninstalling of Corel that cuases this problem. I did follow the advice by going into MSCONFIG and it solved the problem. ISn't there anything Dell ir Corel can sort out on this problem as seems to be common on most new computers, both my father and I have the problem. Considering that everytime you have a photo Corel presumes you want to purchase it's subscription, hence why so many people try to uninstall it - but then this pop-up occurs.
 
Just pure annoying!

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