Windows security error

From: Larry (larrymorelli@comcast.net)
Date: 07/25/02 

From: "Larry" <larrymorelli@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:40:41 -0700

This is the error and the workaround:

the problem is that the registry items don't exist
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Provide
rs
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20
\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Providers

Any suggestions?

"Error Code: 0x80070002" Error Message Cites License-
Checking Issue After Upgrade on Dell Computer
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about
modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry,
make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand
how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For
information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
Symptoms
When you start Microsoft Windows XP, you may receive the
following error message:

A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking
the license for this computer. Error code: 0x80070002.
Cause
This issue can occur if one of the following conditions is
true:
The default security provider in Windows XP has been
changed.
The system drive letter has changed.
The security provider issue has been reported with Dell
computers on which the Dell Assistant software is
installed.

NOTE: This issue can be caused by any software that
changes the default security provider. It is not limited
to Dell computers or the Dell Assistant software.
Workaround
To work around this issue, use the appropriate method.

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may
cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall
your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you
can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor
incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Reset the Default Security Provider in Windows XP
To reset the default security provider in Windows XP,
delete the relevant keys in the Windows registry. To do
this:
Start the computer. Press the F8 key during startup to
start the computer in Safe mode.
Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
Delete the following keys in the Windows registry:
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Provide
rs
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20
\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Providers
Quit Registry Editor.
Restart the computer

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