Windows 10: We get an error trying to activate Windows

Discus and support We get an error trying to activate Windows in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; We are trying to install Windows 10 Home Pro on a new machine snd getting the message: "we couldn't verify the product key. please check your... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by CHinkle2, Jan 12, 2021.

  1. CHinkle2 Win User

    We get an error trying to activate Windows


    We are trying to install Windows 10 Home Pro on a new machine snd getting the message: "we couldn't verify the product key. please check your installation media.” We dont know how to progress.


    1 We built a new machine with a clean SSD

    2 We got a new copy of Windows 10 home full version on a USB drive

    3 we unsealed the package and took the tape off of the flash drive.

    4 we put the flash drive in the USB port and turned on the PC while holding down F2.

    5 we changed the BIOS to boot from the flash drive and chose the UEFI mode.

    6 we saved the config and restarted. We chose 64-bit when prompted.

    7 the machine loaded files and asked for the activation key, we put in the key that came in the box.

    8 thats when we get the error that the product key cant be verified.


    9 we went ahead and told it we dont have a product key.

    10] we specified s custom install on drive 0 which was the only option available

    11] the load process started. It copied windows files and said getting files ready for installation.

    12 we got another error message:

    The installation was canceled.

    any changed made to your computer wont be saved.

    Windows cannot install required files. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. 0x8007025D

    13 we pressed Okay.

    14 system returned us to the Install message and then asked for the product key again.

    15 product key still not recognized.

    16 once again told it we dont have a product key.

    17 chose Windows 10 Home

    18 accepted license,

    19 selectd custom install

    20 now the question to install windows offers 4 partitions,

    Partition 1 recovery has 450 MB free

    Partition 2 system had 90 MB

    Partition 3 MSR Reserved h 16 MB free

    Partition 4 Primary had 465 GB free.

    21 we deleted partitions 1-3.

    22 we chose the 465 partition to install on and continued.

    23 we got the same error code as step 12.

    :)
     
    CHinkle2, Jan 12, 2021
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  2. linhlz Win User

    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
     
    linhlz, Jan 12, 2021
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  3. Duyenhip Win User
    Windows 10 will not activate Error code 0x803F7001

    thanks
    I activated my Windows 10 from product key Windows 7
     
    Duyenhip, Jan 12, 2021
    #3
  4. We get an error trying to activate Windows

    Windows 10 Activation Error: 0xC004F034

    Hi Greg,

    This error code is usually caused by a problem with the product key. For better assistance, we would like to clarify how you got the Windows 10 Pro? Is it supplied by a company?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter and try activating Windows 10 Pro again. To run the Activation troubleshooter, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button and select the Settings
      icon.
    • Choose Update & Security from the list.
    • Select Activation in the left pane of the window.
    • Click Troubleshoot.

    If your Windows 10 Pro is supplied by a company, we recommend that you get in touch with your organization's support for assistance with the activation.

    We'll be waiting to your reply.
     
    Gerard Qui, Jan 12, 2021
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