Windows 10: Can't activate Windows no matter what I do

Discus and support Can't activate Windows no matter what I do in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; This is the same title of the issue I reported December 21, 2017. That issue was upgrading the hardware on my wife's PC. I now have the same issue on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018.

  1. rzn6jw Win User

    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do


    This is the same title of the issue I reported December 21, 2017. That issue was upgrading the hardware on my wife's PC. I now have the same issue on my PC.

    History: Ran Win 7 Pro. Upgraded to free Win 10 Pro. Changed CPU and mobo. No activation issues. Installed CU and Fall CU. No issues. Changed hardware again - installed Ryzen 7 1800X CPU, Gigabyte Aorus GA-AX370-Gaming K7 mobo, 16G DDR4 3200 memory. Now I can't activate Windows!!!!!!

    Performed the following:
    sfc /scannow Results:


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]

    slui Results:


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]

    slmgr Results:


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]

    Activation error message:


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]


    Back in December, SuperFly was really a big help with that issue. Is he available for consultation on this issue?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018
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  2. SZ RN Win User

    No matter what I do I cannot complete importing pictures from iphone 6S to Windows 10 pics app

    I tried everything but to no avail. It recognizes the pictures and says 274 found and when I hit import it shows them as selected. However, if I click again on import nothing happens and I can't find any other function to allow actual saving of the photos
    in the photos app on my PC laptop. What to do? I have searched high and low and no one seems to have the answer for Windows 10.
     
    SZ RN, Mar 6, 2018
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  3. No matter what I do I cannot complete importing pictures from iphone 6S to Windows 10 pics app

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and welcome to the windows 10 Family.

    To be able to assist you better, let us know if you are referring to the iTunes application. If yes, I would suggest you to download the latest version of iTunes from here:

    iTunes - Download iTunes Now

    Write to us with the updated information. If the issue still persists, feel free to write to us and we woeul be happy to help you.

    Thank You.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Mar 6, 2018
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  4. Bree New Member

    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do

    Use the @ to mention (as I am doing now) and @Superfly will be alerted to this post.
     
    Bree, Mar 6, 2018
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  5. rzn6jw Win User
    OK, how do I use the @?
     
    rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018
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  6. Bree New Member
    You don't need to now as I have already done it for you. Just type the @ symbol before the name, that user then gets a notification.

    Here's one for you @rzn6jw to demonstrate how it works...
     
    Bree, Mar 6, 2018
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  7. rzn6jw Win User
    Hey, thanks a lot. Not really conversant in all the shortcuts you guys have.
     
    rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018
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  8. Superfly Win User

    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do

    So round 2 then...

    Firstly the error codes

    0xc004f034 = the key entered cannot be used to activate the edition (this is a vague one - so not to worry... )

    0x803f7001 = The PC does not have a digital licence

    Did you try the Win 7 Pro key? (also what kind of key is it? full retail, upgrade (eg. WAU), OEM (eg. COA))?
     
    Superfly, Mar 6, 2018
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  9. rzn6jw Win User
    Tried the old 7 Pro key and it didn't work. I upgraded from XP Pro to 7 Pro via the retail upgrade. I'm trying your Validation tool right now but it's been running for quite a while. Should I post the Showkey here?
     
    rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018
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  10. Superfly Win User
    ADT won't tell us more than we already know - so don't bother with it for this one.

    We know we need to establish a new digital licence and upgrade keys are not valid for digital licences but run the Win 7 key within ShowKey's "Check..." - just interested to see what edition it is.
     
    Superfly, Mar 6, 2018
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  11. rzn6jw Win User
    Didn't work:


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]


    Showkey:


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]
     
    rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018
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  12. Superfly Win User
    When you enter the Win 7 key in "Check product key" what does the EULA display as?
     
    Superfly, Mar 6, 2018
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  13. rzn6jw Win User

    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do

    Here's the two screens:


    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]



    Can't activate Windows no matter what I do [​IMG]
     
    rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018
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  14. rzn6jw Win User
    Would you like the retail upgrade key as a validation?
     
    rzn6jw, Mar 6, 2018
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  15. Superfly Win User
    Yep. Send it to me.

    BTW: Unable to reach the servers is a different error (maybe too many are downloading a new Skippy build.. LOL)
     
    Superfly, Mar 6, 2018
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