Windows 10: 0x800704cf when logging in to my account on windows

I have done so many things to fix this but nothing I have tried has worked.


This error comes up when I try to sign in to my microsoft account on windows, windows store and the xbox app. It also says "It doesn't look like you are connected to the internet. Please check your connection and try again.


My windows is up to date. My drivers are up to date. I am plugged into ethernet through a switch.


I am so fed up with this problem after trying to fix it for hours at this point.

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0x800704cf when trying to login Microsoft account

Hi Jamie, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Steven and I'm an independent advisor.

The error code 0x800704cF might sometimes appear if the PC is unable to detect an active Windows license. I suggest you refer to the following link, find your error code there and perform the provided steps

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10738/...

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Steven

 

Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown

 

Error 0x800704cf in microsoft store

Hi,

As per the error message, your internet connection might have something to do with the error code 0x800704cf. The anti-virus on your computer can also be the culprit here. However, let us not assume anything yet until we isolated your concern. We suggest
that you download and run the Windows Store App Troubleshooter. Once done, check if the issue persists.
You can also check if the Store works in another user account. If the issue
still persists, we suggest to reset the Microsoft Store. Here are the steps on how to do so:

• Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, the type in wsreset.exe.
• Hit Enter to proceed.

You may reset the Store a couple of times before checking if the issue persists.

Let us know the result of the troubleshooting steps provided above.