Windows 10: Can not activate

Discus and support Can not activate in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I recently installed build 10159. It seems to work fine except for the fact that the desktop back ground is all black. I right clicked and chose... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Frank1, Jul 1, 2015.

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  1. FRANK1
    Frank1 Win User

    Can not activate


    I recently installed build 10159. It seems to work fine except for the fact that the desktop back ground is all black. I right clicked and chose "Personalize" to get a different background. But it gave me a message telling me that I cannot personalize until I activate Windows. So I went into Settings and clicked on Activation. Then a message popped up saying that it couldn't activate now and to try again later. I tried several times but got the same message.

    :)
     
    Frank1, Jul 1, 2015
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  2. IAN SER
    Ian Ser Win User

    Can not activate windows after reinstall 7 can not chat with microsoft, what do I do?

    Hi Alan,

    Just to clarify, did you downgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 7? I'd like to know if you still have your product key with you as this can help you with this issue. May I also know if what is the exact error code showing on your end? Knowing this will help
    us in giving you the steps in resolving this.

    I'll be waiting for your update.
     
    Ian Ser, Jul 1, 2015
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  3. ALANFLINN
    AlanFlinn Win User
    Can not activate windows after reinstall 7 can not chat with microsoft, what do I do?

    what do I do
     
    AlanFlinn, Jul 1, 2015
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  4. KYHI
    Kyhi Win User

    Can not activate

    this is a known issue with MS and MSDN - they are having issues with the activation server

    there are 10159 keys posted on the insider blog - but those are giving issues too..

    Since we are getting close to release - the activaction seems to be the issue MS is now working on..

    some who have upgraded to the new build - get activated and some do not..
    some who use a MS account only get activation on one PC
    those how clean install need an activation key

    it is all work in progress and best to leave it be - as they are addressing the issue ( or so I read)
     
    Kyhi, Jul 1, 2015
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  5. FRANK1
    Frank1 Win User
    Thanks for the information.. I won't worry about it for now.
     
    Frank1, Jul 2, 2015
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  6. VENLA
    venla Win User
    cannot activate since
    10158,10159,10162
     
    venla, Jul 2, 2015
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  7. BERTON
    Berton Win User
    I've never had to enter a Product Key nor been notified to Activate. Mine was a clean install on an empty HDD several months ago, just finished installing Build 10162 and prepping the .iso file to burn the DVD to use on another computer.
     
    Berton, Jul 2, 2015
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  8. RVBFAN
    rvbfan Win User

    Can not activate

    Ditto.
     
    rvbfan, Jul 2, 2015
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  9. REDSTAR57
    redstar57 Win User
    give a try to activate by phone .... run slui4
     
    redstar57, Jul 2, 2015
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  10. DEREKIMO
    derekimo Win User
    derekimo, Jul 2, 2015
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  11. BAGAVAN
    bagavan Win User
    From the first post here,

    Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10158 for PCs - Windows 10 Forums

    First time I was asked for a key installing these builds.[/quote] Can u activate using 8 key after installation?
     
    bagavan, Jul 2, 2015
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  12. DAVIDY
    DavidY Win User
    To all those who haven't been notified to activate... if you go to the Win X menu and look at System, does it show you as Activated?

    I can't get it to activate at all, on at least 2 (maybe 3, I lost count) machines.
     
    DavidY, Jul 2, 2015
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  13. FRANK1
    Frank1 Win User

    Can not activate

    I used that same key but it still would not get activated.
     
    Frank1, Jul 2, 2015
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  14. SUNNOVA
    Sunnova Win User
    I had the same problem with the new 10162 build.

    From an elevated command prompt, do

    slmgr /ipk 8N67H-M3CY9-QT7C4-2TR7M-TXYCV

    use the key for the version you are using, said it activated fine.
     
    Sunnova, Jul 3, 2015
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  15. PHONE MAN
    Phone Man Win User
    Same here. No error code but says can't activate now, try later.
    Must be a server problem.

    Jim *Cool
     
    Phone Man, Jul 3, 2015
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