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Im having this problem activationg my genuine key says "We cant activate windows on this device right now. try activating again later" thats when i run the troubleshoot when im in update and security - activation says unable to reach windows activation servers any help please ive tried putting the key in cmd turning off firewall i dont know what else to do also prevents me from reaching sites only some are allowed like youtube etc please help
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Try running Network Commands
Type cmd in Windows Start Search box (Cortana)
Right click on cmd.exe > Run As Administrator
Copy and paste following one by one and press Enter after each copy paste
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
Thank you all you guys got the activation problem fixed now im having a big issue aswell when i go on the internet I can access pages like google youtube etc but cant go into for example gaming pages like epicgames.com or anything else or even in the google search works but when i press the links it doesnt work any idea what that could be it all started outta now where
Hello,
Try Microsoft chat support (available on weekdays only) to get live help from Microsoft agent to resolve the activation issue:
https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/...
Let us know if this helps!
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Get help with Windows 10 Activation:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/10738/...
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12440/...
To better diagnose the issue,
Right click Start>Command Prompt-Admin and type in the following command:
slmgr.vbs /dlv
You will get a window, take a screenshot using snipping tool and paste it it next reply.
How to get a screenshot and post back:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...
Please let us know if you need any assistance in posting.
Hello
The next links has information about Windows Activation.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/10738/...
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12440/...
Also you can open CMD as Administrator and write: slmgr.vbs /dlv
Is the problem continue, I'll recommend contact to Microsoft Support following the next link:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/w...
Select in your Issue: Activation and Product Key.
The best regards...
