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Enter login password get Windows Security HRESULT 0x80074003 error
HP All-in-One desktop with Windows 7 Professional
I recently uninstalled HP Protect Tools from my computer using a program called Revo Uninstaller. During this process I deleted some items from the registry pertaining to HP Protect and was careful not to delete anything else.
After the uninstall, I restarted the computer and logged in but can't bypass the login screen. I get Windows Security HRESULT 0x80074003 error message. I know I am entering the correct password because it has not changed since I've owned the computer.
I have not backed up the data on the hard drive so I prefer not to do a complete system restore back to the original factory setup. Also, I can't seem to find the original install disk for either Windows 7 or HP.
I heard it might be possible to create a system repair disk if I can find another computer with the exact same operating system. Unfortunately, my laptop is Windows 7 Home version instead of Professional.
If I can get my hands on a system repair disc and be able to login, I was hoping to do a system restore back to before I made the changes.
What are my options at this point?