ERROR CODE 0x8007267C
I have just gotten this laptop from a deceased family member and I cannot activate my windows due to this error stating we can’t connect to my organizations activation server???
It is windows 11 pro
Any help?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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Anonymous
2025-01-09T13:39:46+00:00 -
Sumit D - IA 168.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-01-10T08:41:08+00:00 I am afraid Freddy you will have to buy a new license in order to activate this machine.
https://www.microsoft.com/d/windows-11-pro/dg7g...
If you plan to buy Windows Home edition which is cheaper, a clean install would be required.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/d/windows-11-ho...
Hope that helps, and rely on us for any further inquiries. All the best.
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Anonymous
2025-01-10T08:38:39+00:00 I’m not sure, does this mean there is nothing I can do about it?
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Sumit D - IA 168.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-01-10T03:25:43+00:00 Thank you, as expected, the device runs a pirated copy of Windows.
Do you know if the PC came with a preinstalled Windows?
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Sumit D - IA 168.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-01-09T12:03:16+00:00 Hi Freddy,
I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.
Apologies for any inconvenience you are experiencing. I am happy to help you today.
Sorry for your Family Member loss.
It seems like the OS you got had a pirated copy of Windows.
Get help with Windows 10/11 Activation errors:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/10738/...
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12440/...
To better diagnose the issue,
- Right-click Start button and Choose Windows Powershell(admin) and type in the following command:
slmgr.vbs /dlv
You will get a window, take a screenshot and send the same in the next reply.
- Run the activation troubleshooter and send us the output.
Using the Activation troubleshooter-Windows 10/11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/20527/...
How to include a screenshot in your post:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...
Please let us know if you need any assistance in posting.