Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services Find and delete the folder.
If you want to completely delete the Protexis files from your hard drive without breaking CorelDRAW X5, you must replace the application's internal licensing check using a substitute dynamic link library ( PsiKey.dll ) file. Step 1: Locate your CorelDRAW X5 Programs Folder
Open the dialog box ( Win + R ), type services.msc , and hit Enter . corel x5 remove protexiscmd new
: Find PSIKey_2.dll (some versions may use PSIKey.dll ).
Corel, like many software vendors, utilizes third-party Digital Rights Management (DRM) and licensing solutions to prevent software piracy. In the case of Corel X5, Protexis acts as the "gatekeeper," verifying that the software is genuine and that the serial number is valid every time the application launches. : Find PSIKey_2
The "new" way uses sc (Service Control) command:
If you want to ensure your CorelDRAW X5 is optimized and working flawlessly after cleaning up the DRM files, let me know. I can help you: The "new" way uses sc (Service Control) command:
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Protexis\License Service (64-bit) or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Protexis\License Service (32-bit). Delete the key folder. Restart your computer. Will CorelDRAW X5 Still Work?
Rename the newly pasted PSIKey_2.dll to . This step effectively spoofs CorelDRAW into verifying its license locally without querying the Windows service system. Automating with a RemoveProtexis.cmd Batch File
Protexis is a third-party digital rights management (DRM) solution utilized by Corel to verify that the copy of CorelDRAW X5 is legitimate. It runs as a background service ( PSI_SVC_2 ) and uses protexiscmd.exe to communicate with Corel's servers.