The Protexis Dilemma: Managing the Licensing Service in CorelDRAW X5
: You can manually run this in an Administrator Command Prompt to delete the service entry: sc delete PSI_SVC_2 Important Considerations : Always backup your original files before renaming or deleting them.
To keep the application functional without the service, you must replace the active client file with the original DLL:
- Locate your original Corel X5 installation disc or download directory.
- Look for a folder often named
RedistorSetup. - Find the Protexis installer (usually named
PSI.msior similar). - Right-click and choose Repair.
- Restart your PC.
Step 1: Close CorelDRAW X5
Ensure the program is completely shut down. Check Task Manager for coreldrw.exe and psiservice.exe.