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When ‘Windows Activation error 0x803F7000’ Issue shows up, it’s usually because Windows 10 is having trouble downloading an app from Windows Store. When you choose a game or app to download, you are taken to the Store app. The problem is that it just fails after it says that it is getting the license.
The code 0x803f7000 error happens when you click on the “See details” link. This could just mean that the region or date and time settings are wrong, or it could mean that Windows Store Cache isn’t working right. you can visit Microsoft support center for further help.
(Solved) ‘Windows Activation error 0x803F7000’ Issue On Windows 11/10
Check your antivirus
If you’re getting error 0x803f7000 in Windows Store, you should first check your antivirus. Having a good antivirus is important for your safety, but sometimes your antivirus can cause this and other problems to happen. To make sure your antivirus doesn’t mess up your system, you could try turning off some of its features or turning it off altogether.
If the problem still persists, you might have to uninstall your antivirus software. If getting rid of the antivirus software fixes the problem, you should switch to a different one. There are a lot of great antivirus tools on the market that will protect your system to the fullest without messing with it.
Incorrect date and time
- Right-click the clock icon on your Taskbar. Select Adjust date/time from the menu.
- Locate Set time automatically option and disable it. Wait for a few moments and enable this option again
Create a new user account
- Open the Settings app and go to the Accounts section.
- Head over to the Family & other people in the left pane. In the right pane, click Add someone else to this PC button.
- Pick I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
- Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
- Enter the desired username and click Next.
Run Activation Troubleshooter
The first thing you should do to fix the ‘Windows Activation error code 0x803F7000’ on your Windows 11/10 computer is to run the Activation Troubleshooter that came with it. The automated wizard will look for possible problems (like if you reinstalled Windows and are trying to activate a different version than the one you’re licensed to use) and suggest a way to fix them. If the tool didn’t help, you can make an activation script by hand and run it to see if that works.
- Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog box, type notepad and hit Enter to open Notepad.
- Copy and paste the syntax below into the text editor.
- Save the file (preferably to the desktop) with a name and append the .bat file extension – eg; ActivateWIN.bat and on the Save as type box select All Files.
- Now, navigate to the location where you saved the script and (right-click the saved file and select Run as Administrator from the context menu) and make sure the computer is connected to the internet.
Reactivate Windows
- Right-click on This PC on the desktop and select Properties.
- In the pop-up System Control Panel screen, click Change product key in the lower right.
- In the next window, type your previous valid product key.
- Install the Right Edition of Windows
- If you think you reinstalled the wrong version of Windows 10 or 11, just click Troubleshoot on the Activation screen. If the troubleshooter finds a valid digital licence for a version of Windows that is not installed, it will let you know and show you how to install the right version. Just follow the steps it gives you to fix your system version. At last, you can get your OS to work properly.
Activate Windows Through Phone
- Open Windows Run box by pressing Windows + R.
- Input slui 4 and Click OK.
- In the pop-up window, choose your country or region.
- Call one of the numbers on the next screen and provide your installation ID (IID). In return, it will give you the confirmation ID.
- Click Enter confirmation ID and type in your confirmation ID.
- Finally, click Activate to activate your Windows system.
FAQ
How to activate Windows 10 without product key
You can reinstall the same version of Windows 10 on a device without entering a product key if you have a digital licence for that device. Before you try to reinstall Windows 10, make sure that it is turned on. To find out, click the Start button and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation.
How do I get rid of Windows 7 activation message
To open the Run dialogue, press the Windows Key and the R key on your keyboard at the same time. Type regedit in the run box and hit Enter, as shown below. There are two REG DWORD values called “Manual” and “NotificationDisabled.” Click on one value twice, type 1, and hit the Enter key.
Can you get in trouble for not activating Windows
It is not against the law to install Windows without a licence. But it is against the law to activate the operating system in any other way than by buying a product key. If you want to use Windows 10 at home but don’t want to pay, you might be better off not activating the system.
How do I activate Windows after changing my motherboard
- Sign in as an administrator.
- Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Activation > Troubleshoot
- Select I changed hardware on this device recently, then select Next.
- Enter your connected Microsoft account and password, then select Sign in.
How do I fix activation error 0x803F7001 in Windows 10
To get to this exception path, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation and then click Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter can’t fix the problem, you’ll see a link to reactivate after making a change to the hardware. Choose it to go this way. See Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change for more information.