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Fix: Windows 10 Activation Error 0x803f7001 [5 Quick Ways]
Expert-tested fixes to help push your activation through
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft has changed how the system activates withWindows 10, and due to different activation methods, some users are getting the 0x803F7001error, so let’s see how to fix thiserror.
Previous versions of Windows could be activated simply by entering theproduct key, butWindows 10brought us digital entitlement that doesn’t require you to enter theproduct key.
Using the digital entitlement method, yourWindows 10gets activated when you upgrade from genuine Windows 7 or 8.1. However, it has been reported that this activation method has flaws, with users keep reporting variousactivation errors on WindowsPCs.
Here are some more examples of this problem:
How do I fix error 0x803F7001 on Windows?
1. Change the product key
Users report getting the message saying, Activation failed because this device doesn’t have a valid digital entitlement or product key. Error code: 0x803F7001” when they navigate to the Activation section in the Settings app.
To fix this, you need to change the product key by following the instructions above.
2. Use Command Prompt
3. Run the Activation troubleshooter
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ClickActivationin the left pane.
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Now, selectTroubleshoot.
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If the troubleshooter detects a digital license linked to your PC, it will help you activate it automatically.
Running the troubleshooter offers so many ways to fix the 0x803f7001 issue. If you have just changed your hardware, it will show that it can’t activate your PC with an option to activate it after changing hardware.
4. Activate Windows 10 via phone
If you’re getting error 0x803F7001 while activatingWindows 10, you might want to try activating it over a phone. If Slui.exe still shows error 0x2a 0x803F7001, proceed to the last fix below.
5. Upgrade to Windows 10 again
You should try this solution if the license activation (slui.exe) failed with the following error hr=0x803F7001. You’ll need to install a genuine version of Windows 7 or 8.1 and activate it. After you’ve activated Windows 7 or 8.1, you’ll have toupgrade to Windows 10and try activatingWindows 10again.
As we said, this is the last solution, and only do it if there’s no other way to fixerror0x803F7001.
If you are experiencing a similar issue inWindows activation error 0xc004f211, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly.
If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, just let us know in the comments below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
