The only update that was preformed was a Definition Update for Windows Defender on July 2nd. There is no option that specifically says validate online, only Get Genuine Now and Ask me later. I clicked on Get Genuine Now and got an error with the code: 0x80070005. I also try running slui and I get the same error message. I also just noticed that even though I have perfect internet connection, my signal icon has a red X over it, indicating I have no internet connection(but I do). Would that be a reason why I cannot validate?