0x80070422 cant log in to insider program

Copper Contributor

windows 11 23h2 cant log into my insider account, says 0x80070422

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@Alabamatom1963 this is the insider program forum, not activation

I apologize for the inconvenience you're experiencing with logging into the Windows Insider Program. Let's troubleshoot this issue together. Here are some steps you can follow:

1. **Check Diagnostics Settings**:
- Ensure that your **Diagnostics** settings are set to **full**. You can find this in **Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & Feedback**¹.

2. **Disable VPN and Troubleshoot Network Settings**:
- If you're using a VPN, disable it temporarily.
- Run the **Windows Update troubleshooter** to identify and fix any issues related to Windows updates.
- Reset your **Network** and **Firewall** settings to default.

3. **Check Local Group Policy Settings**:
- Open a **Command Prompt** as an administrator.
- Run the following commands:
```
RD /S /Q "%WinDir%System32GroupPolicyUsers"
RD /S /Q "%WinDir%System32GroupPolicy"
gpupdate /force
```
- These commands will reset your Local Group Policy settings.

4. **Verify Your Account**:
- Make sure you're using the same account you used to register with the Insider program.
- If you're using a different account, select **"Use a different account"** and enter the credentials².

5. **Check Windows Insider Page**:
- Visit the [Windows Insider Page](https://insider.windows.com/en-us/) and verify your account status¹.

Remember that Insider builds are for testing purposes, so it's essential to have a good backup system in place. If you encounter any further issues, consider reaching out to the Microsoft Community or exploring other troubleshooting resources⁵⁷. Hopefully, this helps you get back on track! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/19/2024
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