Windows 10: Activate Windows - Out of nowhere

Discus and support Activate Windows - Out of nowhere in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have probably owned this PC for about a year now, bought it off someone on facebook. I use it for work and college but mainly gaming, and this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Zechariah D., Jul 19, 2020.

  1. Activate Windows - Out of nowhere


    I have probably owned this PC for about a year now, bought it off someone on facebook. I use it for work and college but mainly gaming, and this activation error popped up for the first time as of today, 7/19/2020. I have tried retrieving the activation key via command prompt but seems to not show me a key. I have also tried looking under Update & Security but am receiving this error:


    We can't activate Windows on this device as we can't connect to your organization's activation server. Make sure you're connected to your organization's network and try again. If you continue having problems with activation, contact your organization's support person. Error code: 0x8007007B


    I also want to add that upon restarting the computer, and updating etc the watermark disappears for an unknown amount of time, seems to be completely random. Not sure if this could be a virus or not. Once again I purchased this online from someone on facebook, no clue why this "key" is tied to an organization. Then again I wouldn't expect much from someone on facebook to not scam me either if this is the case.


    Edit: Tried using command prompt again to retrieve key by using wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey

    only returns as oa3xoriginalproductkey

    :)
     
    Zechariah D., Jul 19, 2020
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  2. windows activation

    Hi Micah,

    Check the list of error codes
    here
    and follow the suggested steps to resolve it. If the error code isn't in the list, kindly send us the exact error code. You may attach a screenshot of the error. By the way, how did you get your copy of Windows 10? I suggest that you refer to this

    link
    for ways on how to activate Windows 10 depending on how you got your copy of Windows.

    We'll keep an eye out on your response.
     
    Aileen Alf, Jul 19, 2020
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  3. Johan45 Win User
    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, Jul 19, 2020
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  4. Activate Windows - Out of nowhere

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jul 19, 2020
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