Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd 〈EXTENDED〉

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. Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd

To keep the application functional without the service, you must replace the active client file with the original DLL: The Protexis Dilemma: Managing the Licensing Service in

  1. Locate your original Corel X5 installation disc or download directory.
  2. Look for a folder often named Redist or Setup.
  3. Find the Protexis installer (usually named PSI.msi or similar).
  4. Right-click and choose Repair.
  5. Restart your PC.

Step 1: Close CorelDRAW X5

Ensure the program is completely shut down. Check Task Manager for coreldrw.exe and psiservice.exe. Locate your original Corel X5 installation disc or

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:

  1. Locate your original Corel X5 installation disc or download directory.
  2. Look for a folder often named Redist or Setup.
  3. Find the Protexis installer (usually named PSI.msi or similar).
  4. Right-click and choose Repair.
  5. Restart your PC.

Step 1: Close CorelDRAW X5

Ensure the program is completely shut down. Check Task Manager for coreldrw.exe and psiservice.exe.