Solved Windows not Genuine error 0x8004fe21 after cloning drive

Okay, so although it appears to have installed an update yesterday, I am still getting the 80246002 error if I try to check for updates. I've attached the zip file of logs. Scannow reported no errors.
View attachment 331791
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bitIntel Core i5 M 4304GBATI Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Probook 4520s
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Hard Drives
WD Black 750GB
Antivirus
Ad-Aware
Browser
Firefox 31.0, IE 11.0.9600.17239
CheckSUR reported
Summary:
Seconds executed: 5358
No errors detected
- so roughly 1.5 hours. I have seen it take up to three hours but I certainly don't start worrying until that point.

There's no significant problems in the CBS logs either.
I think we'll try for a clean slate - please follow the instructions here to reset Windows Update completely.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91738-windows-update-reset.html

See if that has the desired effect.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
Hurray! It looks like all issues are solved! *throws confetti*

I ran the Windows Reset and have succesfully checked for and installed updates, so I think all is well.

Thanks so much for all your help, Tookeri and Noel! It is very much appreciated.:D

Sherry
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bitIntel Core i5 M 4304GBATI Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Probook 4520s
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 M 430
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Hard Drives
WD Black 750GB
Antivirus
Ad-Aware
Browser
Firefox 31.0, IE 11.0.9600.17239
You're welcome - and good luck!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
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