Could not connect. Error code = 0x8007007e

[swindle720]

Hello i just bought pwn boxer and its not quite working.

BUT i have disabled firewall and Anti virus system (Im using nortan 360).

my computer is Windows 64bit (Win 7::SP1)

Tryed running it with Admin permissions.

the only thing i haven't tryed is to restart my computer.

The message im receiving from the program is this..

"Could not connect. Error code = 0x8007007e"

Thank you!


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[swindle720]

okay, well i just restarted my computer and this error is still appearing.

[swindle720]

okay, just installed the latest windows updates (restarted etc) and STILL no luck : (..

i have tried everything besides buying a new computer. any ideas will be great

[Tim]

Hey there,

I am actually using it right now, so I know it works. Hmm. It looks like your firewall/AV might be blocking it. As a test, disable windows firewall, disable AV, and then try and run it.

[swindle720]

Originally Posted by Tim

Hey there,

I am actually using it right now, so I know it works. Hmm. It looks like your firewall/AV might be blocking it. As a test, disable windows firewall, disable AV, and then try and run it.

Hmm i have disabled norton360 firewall and anti virus.

Run with Admin permissions etc. I have also cleared my registrys etc

This error still appears.

Thank you for your reply, appreciate it.

[swindle720]

Ill be back in one hour. Thanks.

[Tim]

I did some googling and thought about this a while and I think I've found the problem. It is due to a call to a particular Windows API, which appears to be either unlicensed/corrupt/not there (as in, something in your Windows 7 install has an issue).

I'd say try running a massive update, check all your patches, make sure everything is up to date. Go ahead and test Pwnboxer on a diff Win7 system if you need to (you will have to REBIND pwnboxer, but go ahead).

[swindle720]

Originally Posted by Tim

I did some googling and thought about this a while and I think I've found the problem. It is due to a call to a particular Windows API, which appears to be either unlicensed/corrupt/not there (as in, something in your Windows 7 install has an issue).

I'd say try running a massive update, check all your patches, make sure everything is up to date. Go ahead and test Pwnboxer on a diff Win7 system if you need to (you will have to REBIND pwnboxer, but go ahead).

hmm, i have just done a full virus scan etc (restarted computer aswell).

I have installed every update i can get my hands on.

now im stumped. but now im starting to believe i have a corrupt file somewhere.

i should also mention that i must run it with ADMIN permissions Then a box appears asking me to agree to the terms, once i hit "i Agree" it will then pop up and say the error message, Sometimes it wont show the terms agreement and just show the error message.

[Tim]

Yup it definitely is the issue that I mentioned. I googled the error (which is not a Pwnboxer specific error, it is actually a windows OS error).

Edit: Maybe a fresh OS reinstall is in order? I personally do it myself from time to time to keep things snappy and fast.

[swindle720]

Yes. im currently reinstalling the OS again. Thanks for all your help tim.