[FIX] Error “0x8007007B” For Windows 8 Activation

Recently one of the reader reported me that he is unable to activate his Windows 8 copy. He is constantly getting error 0x8007007B while attempting the activati

Kapil Arya
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Recently one of the reader reported me that he is unable to activate his Windows 8 copy. He is constantly getting error 0x8007007B while attempting the activation. Here is the screenshot of the similar error taken on Windows 7:

And also we all know that unless we activated Windows 8, we can’t enjoy its features comfortably. So by any how you have to fix this error to get uninterrupted access in Windows 8.

In this article, we’ll tell you how to fix this issue using a simple trick. So lets share it…

FIX : Getting Error “0x8007007B” For Windows 8 Activation

1. Press the + R keys, and you’ll got the Run dialog box.

———————–OR————————

Open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges.

2. As shown above, type following command in both the cases:

slui 3

You must got this window, after applying above stated command:

3. Finally enter the serial key for the product, and it will definitely activate this time.

Some times the Windows copies downloaded, doesn’t asks the serial while installation. In that case this method can be pulled to activate Windows. However these cases are certain.

Hope you enjoy the trick!

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Kapil Arya
11x Microsoft MVP · Admin

Kapil holds Microsoft MVP title in Windows IT Pro expertise, 11-times in a row (2014-2025). He is 8-times Windows Insider MVP as well, and author of 'Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting' book. In 2015, Microsoft India accomplished him as 'Windows 10 Champion'. Being passionate Windows blogger, he loves to help others on fixing their system issues. Kapil has worked with official Microsoft Community Engagement Team (CET) on several community projects. You can subscribe him for news/updates and fixes for Windows.

9 Comments
Odio

FIXED! THNK U SO MUCH :xD

WERIV

Gud tip, will try

AlexoMO

THanks for article again Kapil.

Off topic: I have installed Windows 8 RTM by creating bootable USB, everything gone fine but when the stage of restart occurs , Windows again start the installation. I’m confused what to do plss help, thanks

Kapil Arya Author

^^ Remove USB immediately at first restart :)

EQA

Excellent tip. thanks a million

alex

hi when I try to active windows 8 enterprise I get this Error: 0xC004F025 Access denied: the requested action elevated privileges

Kapil Arya Author

^^ Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges and try this command:

slmgr.vbs -rearm

shera

done all above but still don’t worked!!

canty

Nope sorry guys information it is not correct

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