Look for a success message stating [SC] DeleteService SUCCESS . Step 3: Delete Remaining Protexis Files

@echo off CLS echo ======================================================= echo CorelDRAW X5 Protexis Licensing Clean Removal Tool echo ======================================================= :: Determine Architecture IF DEFINED ProgramFiles(x86) ( SET "TARGET_PATH=%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs" SET "COMMON=%CommonProgramFiles(x86)%\Protexis\License Service" ) ELSE ( SET "TARGET_PATH=%ProgramFiles%\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs" SET "COMMON=%CommonProgramFiles%\Protexis\License Service" ) echo. echo Stopping Protexis Licensing Service... sc stop PSI_SVC_2 >nul 2>&1 echo Deleting Protexis Licensing Service... sc delete PSI_SVC_2 >nul 2>&1 echo. echo Deleting conflicting PsiClient.dll from target... if exist "%TARGET_PATH%\PsiClient.dll" del /f /q "%TARGET_PATH%\PsiClient.dll" echo Spoofing validation library... if exist "%COMMON%\PSIKey_2.dll" ( copy "%COMMON%\PSIKey_2.dll" "%TARGET_PATH%\PsiClient.dll" >nul ) else ( echo WARNING: Original PSIKey_2.dll not found in Common Files! ) echo Cleaning up leftover Protexis system directories... if exist "%COMMON%\..\.." rd /s /q "%COMMON%\..\.." 2>nul echo. echo Operation Completed successfully. pause Use code with caution. Click . Set the "Save as type" dropdown to All Files (*.*) .

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5, released in 2010, remains a capable tool for many graphic designers despite its age. However, on modern operating systems or after certain system updates, users often encounter a stubborn error related to a file named Protexiscmd .

Removing ProtexisCmd New is a relatively straightforward process. Follow these steps:

ProtexisCmd is a plugin that provides licensing and activation functionality for CorelDRAW. If you're experiencing issues with it or want to remove it, here's a possible solution:

Close all active instances of CorelDRAW X5, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, or related utilities. Right-click your newly created RemoveProtexis.cmd file.

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