all kinds of start up problems - logon process has failed

[axlrose]

just got this at start up for the first time...

windows activation error

a problem occurred when windows tried to activate. error code 0x80070426.
for a possible resolution, click 'more information'.
you can also contact Microsoft by phone to help resolve this problem.

anyone heard of or dealt with this error??

 

[axlrose]

okay, now it's suddenly telling me i don't have a genuine copy of windows vista and i've been using it since the middle of june. i purchased it from newegg.com with most of the rest of my parts. i can't even log on now...

 

[badge]

I saw this with a simple search of your error code you posted. Have you tried to enter Safe Mode?

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-installation-setup/63160-windows-activation-error-0x80070426.html

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/ee/transform.aspx?ProdName=Windows%20Operating%20System&ProdVer=5.2&EvtID=10016&EvtSrc=DCOM&LCID=2057

 

[axlrose]

i can't enter safe mode. when i try, the files start loading and it never finishes, just catches and stays there.

 

[axlrose]

i no longer have a genuine copy of vista. i can't get to the registry, command prompt, disk scan etc. i don't think can i?

 

[Scotteq]

Call Microsoft at the number given. They will give you a new licence. Takes 5 minutes.