Windows cryptographic service start up error

Discussion in 'Software' started by jwwaller, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. jwwaller

    jwwaller Private E-2

    I am attempting to istall a new HP printer and it says the Windows Cryptographic service must be running. When I attempt to start the service I get the error "Could not start the Windows Cryptographic service on local computer. Error 998: Invalid access to memory location". I rebooted the system but still get the same error. Any ideas on what to try next?

    John
     
    jwwaller, Dec 29, 2007
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  2. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    What is the operating system? Is it 64 bit?

    I would check the event logs for further information. Post back with the error ID number, source, and exact error description.
     
    Mada_Milty, Dec 29, 2007
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  3. jwwaller

    jwwaller Private E-2

    I am running Windows XP Home Edition, 2002 Version with SP2

    John
     
    jwwaller, Dec 29, 2007
    #3

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