Editing the registry can destroy your Windows installation if done wrong. Create a System Restore point first.

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CorelDRAW X5 requires a specific library file to verify its license. By replacing the Protexis version with a standalone one, you can bypass the background service. Navigate to the Protexis common files folder:

A: Yes. Protexis plagued Corel products from version X3 to X6. These steps work for all of them, though the file paths may differ slightly.