Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features and uninstall CorelDRAW X5. Remove Leftover Files: Delete the following folders: C:\Program Files (x86)\Corel C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis\License Service (or C:\Program Files\... on 32-bit systems). Locate the file PSIKey_2.dll .
The batch file will stop the PSI_SVC_2 service, delete the service from the system, and remove the Protexis folders from C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Protexis or similar locations. Restart: Once the CMD window closes, restart your computer. Method 2: Manual Removal of Protexis Licensing Service
If CorelDRAW X5 refuses to launch after disabling Protexis, it means the application is checking for the service and failing. You can bypass this check by modifying the local DLL files within the CorelDRAW directory. Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd
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: Windows 10 and Windows 11 updates occasionally flag or block legacy Protexis drivers, breaking CorelDRAW entirely.
If you are still experiencing issues, it may be time to consider upgrading to a newer version of CorelDRAW that does not rely on this outdated licensing service. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features
If you don't have the script or want to do it yourself, you can disable the service through standard Windows tools:
If you are a tinkerer and hate bloatware, will give you a clean, Protexis-free machine. Just be ready to reinstall the suite if you accidentally delete a shared dependency.
Note: If you are on an older 32-bit operating system, look under C:\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\ . Locate the file PSIKey_2
Locate the drop-down menu and change it to Disabled . Click Apply and then OK to save the changes. Step 2: Replace the Protexis DLL File in CorelDRAW
If you wish to completely remove the service entry from Windows: Open a Command Prompt as . Run the command: sc delete PSI_SVC_2 .
Navigate to the native installation directory of your CorelDRAW X5. By default, it is located at: