Windows 10 Activation Failed: Code 0x800705b4

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Windows 10 Activation Failed: Code 0x800705b4

Anonymous

Hello.

I have an HP Pavilion dv6 Laptop. It came running Windows 7 Home Premium when I purchased it, and it was genuine Windows. I am aware of the "Install Windows 10 on Genuine software, and you will get the equivalent of it." I installed it this evening, and I realize that I don't have Genuine Windows. I used the software installation from Microsoft's website, am connected to internet, and I can't figure out my problem, since I did pay for Windows 7 Home Premium in 2009.

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Answer 1

Anonymous

This is what it came up with. If you're unable to help, I have another computer with Genuine Windows 10, so I can use the product key it has.

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Answer 2

Anonymous

Hello,

I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

Try Microsoft chat support 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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Answer 3

Hi Brace

I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

Get help with Windows 10 Activation errors:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/10738/...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12440/...

To better diagnose the issue, Please send us the results of both steps.

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.

Run the activation troubleshooter and send us the snip too.

Using the Activation troubleshooter-Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/20527/...

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.

Answer 4

Hi Brace. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 9 year Windows MVP and Independent Advisor, here to help you.

The free Windows 10 Upgrade program ended two and a half years ago.

It is true that the left the method to activate using the old Product Key operative for quite a while longer, but I don't think it's still working. You can try by inserting the Windows 7 Product Key into Settings > Update & Security > Activation > Change Product Key.

Let us know what you find.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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