Windows 10: Exiting S-Mode error 0x80070426

I have a brand new laptop running Windows 10, fully updated as of today with the latest version.


I'm trying to exit S-Mode via the Microsoft Store but get error code 0x80070426 when I try to sign in with my own account, and error code 0x800706d9 when I try to use a different account.


Have ran CHKDSK /R and reset the device several times which didn't identify any issues. Have updated and pretty much tried everything else. Cannot run CMD since it tells me it will not run in S Mode, which I can't come out of.


Been told by MS Support elsewhere to take steps to stop certain Cryptographic & App Identity services as well as renaming certain Software Distribution folders which again I cannot do because I cannot exit S-Mode.


Getting a little tiresome now that I'm having to jump through hoops to get this 'simple' issue resolved.


Any tips please? Many thanks.

:)

 

Windows freezing, error 0x80070426

Hello Ádám,

To address your concern regarding the Microsoft Security Client error 0x80070426 that you are having, kindly check the suggested steps from
PA Bear - MS MVP on this
thread.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

Error 0x80070426


Fast Start on or off makes no difference.

Software Protection is set to Automatic Delayed. The status on the list of services does not show it running. The status on the properties showed it running, then not running. If that sounds strange, look at the status of the Security Center on both windows, it's showing both:

 

how to exit safe mode in Windows 10

Hi Ron,

Thank you for responding.

I suggest you to try the below steps to exit from the Safe mode on Windows 10.

Steps to place the computer in normal mode.

• Press Windows + R keys to open
  Run command.
• Type msconfig and press
  Enter.
• In the System Configuration window, click on
  General tab.
• Select Start-up selection as
  Normal startup, click on Apply
  and Ok.
• Follow onscreen instructions.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue to assist you better.