Windows Activation errors are one of the most common errors users face post-upgrade, or even switching to a new Windows 11/10 PC. This is of course problem from the Windows Activation server which either fails to validate or recognize the license tied to the digital account. In today’s post, we are looking at the activation error in an organization. The exact error message says “We can’t activate Windows on this device as we can’t connect to your organization’s server, Error code 0x8007007B“. Show
 This error message further details into: We can’t activate Windows on this device as we can’t connect to your organization’s activation server. Make sure that you’re connected to your organization’s network and try again. If you continue having problems with activation, contact your organization’s support person. Error code 0x8007007B. In organizations, multiple computers are activated through KMS licensing (Key Management Server). Computers activated through this process do not get a permanent activation. Instead, they need to stay connected with the organization at least once in 7 months or 180 days. Usually seen in Pro and Enterprise version which are deployed in bulk at least in thousands or hundreds of computers. Imagine somebody using a Personal computer at the office, and after he leaves the organization, he will have an activated Windows Key. The above method makes sure this doesn’t happen. Another possible reason for this error message is in case somebody used an organization key. Later the PC went through an upgrade or downgrade to a version which is not appropriate for that copy of Windows. How to fix We can’t activate Windows on this device as we can’t connect to your organization’s server:
To learn more about these steps, continue reading. 1] Connect to the network and activate itIf you are aware that this PC belongs to an organization, you need to connect to the network and activate it. To check if this actually belonged to an organization, run this in an elevated command prompt: slmgr.vbs /dlv Check if the Product Key Channel says GVLK – In this case, your system is activated via volume licensing. 2] Change the license keyIf you have left the organization, it’s time you buy another copy of Windows, and change the license key. However, make sure the key is for the same version of Windows. If it’s different, you will have to format your PC. 3] Activate via PhoneTry activating Windows via Phone. 4] Run Activation TroubleshooterIf you think it’s merely because of a hardware change, you can use the Activation Troubleshooter to see if it can fix the issue for you. Apart from these, you must check the following things:
We weren’t able to activate Windows on this deviceSome users may see a similar error We weren’t able to activate Windows on this device. If you face this issue, make sure you are using a Genuine copy of Windows and then go to the Microsoft Store to activate it. Additionally, you may run the Activation troubleshooter, Activate using the Command Prompt, or contact Microsoft Support to activate via Phone, as described in this post. Can’t activate your copy of Windows, Make Sure that you’re connected to the internet and try againIf you receive the Can’t activate your copy of Windows error message, you will have to make sure that you’re connected to the internet. Restart your PC and router and ensure that you have a stable internet connection and try again. If that does not help, then use the Phone to activate Windows. How do you fix We can’t activate Windows on this device because you don’t have a valid digital license?To get started, you can use the Activation Troubleshooter on your computer for a quick fix. If that doesn’t work, you must check if you have a valid digital license or not. In case you don’t have it linked to your Microsoft account, you need to purchase one. What to do when you can’t activate Windows?Depending upon the exact error message, it is recommended to follow different guides to get rid of the issue. You can start by using the given Activation Troubleshooter. Apart from that, you can rebuild the activate tokens.dat file, change the product key, etc. People often get their hands on these keys and activate Windows. It works for a while but starts showing these errors after a few days and gets the owner into a problem. If somebody is trying to sell you a key, posing that it’s genuine, you can try the command mentioned above to check if this key was from an organization. Windows is activated using your organization's Activation Service là gì?Nếu hiển thị dòng thông báo “Windows is activated using your organization's activation service” thì máy tính của bạn đã được kích hoạt rồi nhé. Nếu hiển thị dòng thông báo “Windows is not activated” thì máy tính của bạn chưa được activate Windows 10. Kích hoạt Windows để làm gì?Activate Windows là thao tác kích hoạt để sử dụng đầy đủ các chức năng của Windows. Activate Windows thông qua đoạn mã khoá (Product Key) để kích hoạt các chức năng đã bị tạm khóa sau khi Windows hết thời gian dùng thử. Cách tìm mã khóa sản phẩm Windows ở đâu?Nhìn chung, nếu bạn mua bản sao Windows vật lý, khóa sản phẩm phải ở trên nhãn hoặc trên thẻ bên trong hộp Windows. Nếu Windows được cài đặt sẵn trên PC của bạn, khóa sản phẩm sẽ ở trên một nhãn dán trên thiết bị của bạn. Nếu bạn đã làm mất hoặc không thể tìm thấy khóa sản phẩm, hãy liên hệ với nhà sản xuất. Windows is activated with a digital License linked to your account là gì?Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account: Tức là các bạn đang sử dụng bản quyền Win 10 chính chủ. Windows is activated by your organization: Tức là các bạn đang sử dụng bản dùng thử hay bản lậu. |
