[bidsdaddy3]

I just upgraded to XP from 98. I got an error message that said "A problem is prventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer. Error Code: 0x80070002". Please help!

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I hope this applies to your PC

0x80070002

Edited by Keith, 12 May 2005 - 02:27 AM.

[Retired Tech]

I hope this applies to your PC

0x80070002

Edited by Keith, 12 May 2005 - 02:27 AM.

[bidsdaddy3]

I tried that and that did not work. These two files HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Providers
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Providers
were not in the registry to delete.
I also tried the repair feature with the CD, but that also did not work.

[Retired Tech]

Was it sfc /scannow you used

There were only two listings for 0x80070002 so maybe Microsoft will tell you the cause.

As it started in safe mode, could you try last known good configuration or system restore

[bidsdaddy3]

Still no good. I can start in safe mode, but there is no last good config 'cause I'm upgrading. HELP!!!!!!

[raziel00]

Hi bidsdaddy3,

I had the problem once before, and i had to reinstall everything from scratch.
I found out that when you upgrade from 98 to XP, he misses, corrupts and forgets to do things like replace files, adding files.
Basicaly its like having a very old car from 20 years back and trying to put a V12 engine turbo. It wont work.

So im sorry to say that i would suggest reinstalling from scratch.
Hey if you find another solution please tell me that way next time i wont have to backup everything than installing from scratch.

[Retired Tech]

Try here

http://support.micro...kb;en-us;304449

[brettuthius]

Here is a method that fixes the 0x80070002 error while updating Windows while you have access to the command prompt.