Solved Error 0x80070426

[Novel8]

I just got this error upon booting and one remedy was to download a tool kit which I do not want to buy, or do a system restore... but from some reason I went on both of my browsers with no problem so why would it recommend that I do a system restore? It also said that the error could be caused by a 'messed' up computer. I barely been using this computer for about 2 weeks, didn't have time to screw it up. Any ideas what causes it and how to get rid of it? Thanks

 

[gregrocker]

If an error message tried to sell you anything then you may be infected with malware. Download, install, decline trial, Update and run a Full scan with Malwarebytes and SUPERAntiSpyware
to root out any infection.

Next run SFC /SCANNOW Command to check for any damage to System files.

Then run Startup Repair to check over the boot files and booting of the OS.

Continue to establish a Clean Boot, check System Resources, logs, etc from Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 reporting back as you go.

 

[Novel8]

If an error message tried to sell you anything then you may be infected with malware. Download, install, decline trial, Update and run a Full scan with Malwarebytes and SUPERAntiSpyware
to root out any infection.

Next run SFC /SCANNOW Command to check for any damage to System files.

Then run Startup Repair to check over the boot files and booting of the OS.

Continue to establish a Clean Boot, check System Resources, logs, etc from Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 reporting back as you go.

I ran the Malwarebytes you recommended and not familiar with it. I did a scan and after it ended it keeps popping up a message that a NON _Malware detected...and disappears and reappears I do not know what it wants me to do. Out of frustration I did click on a message if I wanted to delete all logged files and said yes, but it still reappears.

 

[gregrocker]

This is not normal Malwarebytes behavior, and may be because you are heavily infected. You should be able to run a full scan, read and select all the results to have it Clean them Up. If this fails try SuperAntiSpwyare scan first to see if it can complete.

If you can't get either to run correctly, produce readable results that you select and then have it Clean Up, then I would move into boot mode to disinfect using Windows Defender Offline or another of the FREE Bootable AntiVirus Rescue CDs burned to CD with Windows Image Burner, boot to run a Full Scan.

 

[MrWhoopee]

Not to step on anybody's toes, but this error seems to point to a Windows Activation problem:
Error 0x80070426Windows Activation Error, Error Code 0x80070426? - Microsoft Community

A screenshot of the actual error message might save some time.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html?ltr=S

 

[gregrocker]

Was the error you got asking you to buy an Activation key to make Win7 genuine? If so do you have genuine Retail Win7?

I notice you are using Ultimate on an Acer Aspire which ships with Win7 Home Premium. Did you reinstall a retail Win7 Ultimate license you own? Is there some expensive feature in Ultimate that you needed that would make you throw away a $100+ Home Premium license you already own for that machine? If not then I would Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 the licensed version.

If you know you want a retail Ultimate copy you own then some change may have caused it to generate a false positive Activation error. Did you make changes before the error appeared? If so I would System Restore to a point before you made those changes.

 

[Novel8]

Was the error you got asking you to buy an Activation key to make Win7 genuine? If so do you have genuine Retail Win7?

NO..no one asked for a key. Yes, i bought an OEM version of Win 7 for my new build desktop.

I notice you are using Ultimate on an Acer Aspire which ships with Win7 Home Premium. Did you reinstall a retail Win7 Ultimate license you own? Is there some expensive feature in Ultimate that you needed that would make you throw away a $100+ Home Premium license you already own for that machine? If not then I would Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 the licensed version.

Never heard of Ultimate...have to check on my Acer but i did a search here on my desktop and nothing shows up by that name.

If you know you want a retail Ultimate copy you own then some change may have caused it to generate a false positive Activation error. Did you make changes before the error appeared? If so I would System Restore to a point before you made those changes.

yes, but it could have been a coincidence, prior to inserting a pci tv tuner card that I had on my older XP desktop, I turned on the pc and that error appeared with that number. But, this was my second attempt of inserting that card and the first time I go no error message...just thought it was not compatible with Win 7.

 

[gregrocker]

It says you have an Acer Aspire One with Ultimate in your System Specs located in the bottom left hand corner of your posts.

If you have another PC you built with OEM Win7, does it show Activated in Control Panel>System page when you scroll down?

If so are you receiving any further error messages?

Run SFC /SCANNOW Command to check System file integrity.

 

[Novel8]

It says you have an Acer Aspire One with Ultimate in your System Specs located in the bottom left hand corner of your posts.

If you have another PC you built with OEM Win7, does it show Activated in Control Panel>System page when you scroll down?

If so are you receiving any further error messages?

Run SFC /SCANNOW Command to check System file integrity.

HI, with due respect I really do not know what your talking about. As for now, I am only have a problem with my new build and yes, it is activated with the product keys....so what does that all mean? Yes i am still getting those popup errors that continue to say " NON-Malware Detected". I ran autospy and it named some of the same files that the Malware program did and it asks me if I want to delete them and I say yes, but I still get them popping up. Here is a picture I finally got with snipping tool

 

[gregrocker]

Are you not able to click on the System Specs in the bottom left corner of your posts to see what you have listed there, and Update it? That's what I'm talking about.

Here is information on the PUP: Remove PUP.Adware.RelevantKnowledge (Removal Guide)

I would make sure you're ticking all the results boxes in a Malwarebytes Full Scan results to clean them up, then also run SUPERAntiSpyware - Downloads full scan. This will root out anything Malwarebytes doesn't. Check your Browser Add-Ons to see that only Flash and your reader are enabled, the only Search allowed is Google in the stable browser search box, not some toolbar or other search service spyware. Double check that all of these get uninstalled in Control Panel>Programs.

 

[Novel8]

Are you not able to click on the System Specs in the bottom left corner of your posts to see what you have listed there, and Update it? That's what I'm talking about.

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Here is information on the PUP: Remove PUP.Adware.RelevantKnowledge (Removal Guide)

I would make sure you're ticking all the results boxes in a Malwarebytes Full Scan results to clean them up, then also run SUPERAntiSpyware - Downloads full scan. This will root out anything Malwarebytes doesn't. Check your Browser Add-Ons to see that only Flash and your reader are enabled, the only Search allowed is Google in the stable browser search box, not some toolbar or other search service spyware. Double check that all of these get uninstalled in Control Panel>Programs.

Yes, thanks to you i am able to update my system. I never entered the word "ultimate" , just x64..but maybe the system added it...I do not know how that works. I never even heard of that word in regard to the OS, until you mentioned it. You got me curious about not taking advantage of my OS. Are you suggesting with those product keys I can get this ultimate version for free? i googled it and some say there is not much difference to make it worth it. As for your suggestions above..I think for now, I am going to do a system restore and see how that works out. I really appreciate your inputs.

 

[gregrocker]

You should use the Win7 version which came with your PC which is almost always Home Premium. Check now for the COA sticker on the bottom of laptop to see what version it shipping with - most likely Win7 Home Premium. Then check if that's the version that's installed at Control Panel>System.

You did not change your System specs yet. Do you actually have 2gb RAM on that Aspire? If so look again at Control Panel>System page to see if it's 32 bit as if it's 64 bit that small of an amount of RAM can make it drag some. I'd either Upgrade to 4gb RAM if you want a faster machine, Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 with 32 bit, or edit your visual effects of fading, sliding, dragging intact and selection rectangle to cut down some overhead, as shown in Optimize Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums.

What were the results of another Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware scans?

 

[Novel8]

I just updated my system...the previous was from my net book. i did a system restore and so far OK...st least no more pop up non- malware messages. yes, I have 4 gb of ram., even on my net book...its been upgraded.