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Windows Activation Troubleshooter Not Working [5 Fixes]
A faulty activation troubleshooter may affect Windows activation
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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When trying to activate a new Windows version, you may often get stuck mid-way due to a glitch, and as you try to use the Windows activation troubleshooter, you realize it’s not working.
It can be frustrating since the activation troubleshooter is a handy tool to fix Windows activation errors and continue the process.
Why is the Windows activation troubleshooter not working?
If the Windows activation troubleshooter fails to work when trying to activate your Windows OS, it could be due to any of the following reasons:
However, it could be possible that you have not activated the Windows troubleshooter, so it’s not working.
How do I activate the troubleshooter?
You can follow the below instructions to activate the Windows troubleshooter and proceed to fix any activation issues:
But, sometimes, thisTroubleshootoption is missing in Windows or not working. Fortunately, we have some effective workarounds to fix this issue.
What can I do if the Windows activation troubleshooter is not working?
Before you proceed with the troubleshooting methods below, make sure to run a few preliminary checks as follows:
However, if none of these steps helped you to solve the issue, then it’s time you try the below troubleshooting methods.
1. Turn on Windows Firewall
Now, restart your PC and theWindows defender Firewall should be blocking any unwanted programsthat may be interfering with the activation troubleshooter.
2. Uninstall the Windows product key and reactivate Windows
You have now successfully reactivated Windows with the same product license key, and the activation troubleshooter not working issue should be fixed.
3. Activate Windows by phone
If theactivation by phone option is not availableor if it does not work, you can also speak to a live person to get your Windows 11 OS activated.
4. Run an SFC scan
Once your PC boots up, check if you can run the Windows activation troubleshooter not working issue is resolved.
5. Reset the PC
Once thefactory reset of Windowsis over, your PC restarts automatically. You can then check if the Windows activation troubleshooter is working or if the problem persists.
How to run Windows 10 activation Troubleshooter command line?
You can’t run the Windows Activation troubleshooter from the command line, but only from theActivationsettings, that too, when Windows is not activated. If you have already activated the OS, theTroubleshootbutton won’t be available.
Though, if you are facingactivation issues in Windows 10, the command line will help register Windows andremove the Windows activation notice.
What happens if I won’t activate Windows?
While it won’t be disastrous if you don’t activate Windows 11, there are indeed a few downsides to this:
If all of the above methods fail to work, you can perform a system restore to revert your PC to a past working state if you have alreadycreated a restore point.
Alternatively, you can dial theMicrosoft customer support number directly to activate the Windows 11 OSwhen the Windows troubleshooter is not working.
If you have any other queries related to Windows activation, you can leave a message in the comments box below.
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Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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