Windows 10: Activation of Windows 10 - error message for Product key.

A friend gave me a PC with an older version of Windows on it possibly a pirated version. I updated to Windows 10 but could not complete the Activation process. so I bought and installed Windows 10, to have a legal copy.

However when I go to the Activation screen, it will not accept the Product key that I have, even when I copy and paste from the original email. The error message is that some of the characters are wrong

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Windows 10 will not activate Error code 0x803F7001

thanks
I activated my Windows 10 from product key Windows 7

 

Windows 10 will not activate Error code 0x803F7001


Possibly there can be the problem with Microsoft activation Server, so your Windows 10 is not activated. In this scenario, you need to wait and verify if it is the issue from Microsoft’s side. But if you are getting error code 0x803f7001, you can also try these steps:

1. Open Settings app. Then go to Update and security > Activation screen > Change product.
2. Type your Windows edition product key and click Next.
3. You’ll get We couldn’t activate Windows error message.
4. Retry steps 1-3 then type your 25-characters unique product key.
5. Wait for the process to complete, Windows 10 is activated.

Hope something helps this problem

 

Windows 10 Product Key for a Free Upgrade

Hi,

The product key is important to activate and install Windows 10 to your device. Regarding your concern, let's try to isolate the issue and see what's causing you unable to use the product key to activate and install your Windows 10. Kindly provide the following
information:

• Where did you purchase the product?
• What is the error message you received after entering your product key?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried?