Activation of Windows 10 pro

Chris Rausch 1 Reputation point
2020-07-22T22:33:03.917+00:00

I bought windows 10 pro through Microsoft and can't activate it. Get error code 0x803F7001. Where is the activation code?

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  1. James Taylor 1 Reputation point
    2020-07-22T22:55:09.393+00:00

    Windows 10 error 0x803f7001 is an activation error. Nobody outside Microsoft knows exactly how Windows 10 stores the digital signature for keys but we do know it uses the UEFI to keep it safe. Anything that impacts that file can throw up this error. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to fix it.

    1. Navigate to Settings, Update & Security and Activation.
    2. Select Change Product key. Enter the product key of the Windows version you had before upgrading to Windows 10 or your Windows 10 key if you have one.
    3. Reboot once complete.

    If re-entering your Windows product key doesn’t work you could try telephone activation. Try the automated system first and only then the human tech support.

    1. Type or paste ‘slui 4’ into the Search Windows box.
    2. Select your country and click Next.
    3. Call the toll free number while remaining in front of your computer.
    4. Use the automated system to get a Confirmation ID.
    5. Add the Confirmation ID into the box.
    6. Activate.

    In many cases, this can address the Windows 10 activation error 0x803f7001. If it doesn’t, the system will automatically transfer you to live tech support who should be able to help you activate.

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  2. Teemo Tang 11,421 Reputation points
    2020-07-23T02:23:17.817+00:00

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Platform.
    Microsoft document give us a detailed troubleshooting thread, check it for help
    Fix Windows 10 activation error 0x803F7001
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4339791/windows-10-fix-activation-error-0x803f7001#:~:text=If%20you%20see%20error%20code,been%20installed%20on%20this%20PC.


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