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Windows Activation error code 0x80004005

Anonymous
2019-12-22T06:18:48+00:00

After updating Windows version 1803 to 1909, I get this error message, " something interrupted our troubleshooting. Make sure you are connected to internet, wait for few minutes and try again. Error code 0x80004005". I tried installing it 2 times. I get same message every time, even if i connected to internet. How to solve this issue. 

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-12-26T06:33:22+00:00

    Hi Ganesha,

    Thank you for replying.

    I understand that you have a digital license linked to your Microsoft account, and as you are unable to activate Windows on your computer with the same Microsoft account, I would suggest you to get in touch with the Activation team and they will help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.

    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-12-23T15:37:23+00:00

    Thank you for your reply.

    Here is my answer for your questions.

    1. Yes, its pre installed.
    2. Yes i have linked my microsoft account with the PC i am using right now.
    3. No

    -- If i run troubleshooter it shows message like this.

    -- I dont have activation key, its pre installed and it has digital licence.

    I tried all methods but no use.

    Any other way to get my widows 10 product key.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-12-23T05:31:11+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that you receive an error code 0x80004005, after upgrading from Windows 10 1803 to 1909. I’ll help you with this issue.

    However, please let us know:

    • Did Windows 10 come pre-installed on the computer?
    • Were you using a Microsoft account to sign in to the computer earlier?
    • Was there any hardware changes made on the computer prior to this issue?

    I would suggest you to try running the activation troubleshooter and see if that helps. Refer the steps mentioned in the article Using the Activation troubleshooter.

    If you have a product key, try using it to activate Windows. Refer the section Activate using a product key from the article Activate Windows 10.

    For more information, see Get help with Windows activation errors.

    If you still face issues, do not worry, you can get in touch with our Activation team and they will help you with the issue. Please refer the article Global Customer Service phone numbers to get the Customer support number as per your country.

    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-12-24T10:00:39+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for sharing the details.

    As you have mentioned that Windows 10 was preinstalled on the computer and you have linked the Microsoft account, I would suggest you to sign in with the same Microsoft account and Windows should get activated automatically.

    If you still face issues, the best point of contact will be the Phone activation team by calling them and they will help you with the issue. Please refer the article Global Customer Service phone numbers to get the Customer support number as per your country.

    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator

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