Windows 10: Windows deactivated-- activation troubleshooter not working

Discus and support Windows deactivated-- activation troubleshooter not working in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello! My copy of Windows was deactivated on my computer, and I can't get it to reactivate. I suspect it has something to do with the Software... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by sleepyInsomniac, May 22, 2019.

  1. Windows deactivated-- activation troubleshooter not working


    Hello!
    My copy of Windows was deactivated on my computer, and I can't get it to reactivate. I suspect it has something to do with the Software Protection service, which I can't get to run (Error code 5: Access Denied). The product key came with the computer itself, so I don't believe the key is invalid. I've tried:

    - taking ownership of the sppvsc file and editing permissions (was able to take ownership, no effect)

    - editing permissions of sppvsc (edited to full control, no effect)

    - restoring sppvsc to default settings in regedit (no effect)

    - scanhealth and restorehealth in DISM with administrator settings (no effect)

    - running activation troubleshooter (error code 0xc0020036-- trouble communicating with activation servers)

    - re-entering the product key (error code 0xc0020036, which popped up nigh instantaneously)

    - refreshing the pc (no effect)

    These are the things I can recall off the top of my head, but there may be more I've tried. Does anyone think they have any ideas?

    Thanks!

    :)
     
    sleepyInsomniac, May 22, 2019
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    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, May 22, 2019
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  3. z3r010 Win User
    MSFT acknowledges some Win10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated


    Source: Microsoft acknowledges some Windows 10 Pro licenses being mistakenly deactivated - Neowin

    More:


    UPDATE: You can now run the Windows Activation troubleshooter to activate again.

    *Arrow Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
     
    z3r010, May 22, 2019
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  4. Anne Ros Win User

    Windows deactivated-- activation troubleshooter not working

    Windows activation doesn't work

    Hi Michael,

    This might be caused by Windows Firewall issues. We'd like to know where you bought the activation code. As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest turning Windows Firewall On. Follow the steps below:

    • Go to Control Panel.
    • Click System and Security then Windows Firewall.
    • Then on the left panel, select Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
    • Select Turn on Windows Firewall, click OK then restart PC.

    If the issue persists, check this article for more troubleshooting steps:
    Get help with Windows activation errors.


    Get back to us with the outcome so we can help you out further.
     
    Anne Ros, May 22, 2019
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