Windows 7 A problem is preventing the troubleshooter from starting error code:0x80070426

jayboy

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Hello, I have been constantly getting this message whenever I use troubleshooter...

"An error occurred while troubleshooting
A problem is preventing the troubleshooter from starting"

Path:C:\Windows\diagnostics\system\networking
Error code:0x80070426
Source:engine
Context:restricted

The strange thing is that when I run SFC /SCANNOW it fixes it.....TEMPORARILY
and gives me the same error whenever I restart or reboot my system.
Is there a permanent fix for this?
 
Solution
Hi,

I posted this in the thread I started about the same problem, but I may have found an answer, so I'll post it here too.

I compared the list of Services when the Troubleshooter is not working to the the list when it is working and there were only 2 changes. Here were the results:

When the Troubleshooter is working:
Background Intelligent Transfer Service Stopped
Cryptographic Services Started

When Troubleshooter Is Not Working:
Background Intelligent Transfer Service Started
Cryptographic Services Stopped

There was no change when turning the Background Intelligence Transfer Service on/off, but when I turn ON Cryptographic Services, the Troubleshooter instantly works! When I turn it off, the...

Hi,

You're very welcome! I'm glad the solution helped you.

Kind Regards.