Error code 0x803F7001 detected.

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06-03-2016, 01:59 PM

I recently set up my new PC, using an old SSD from my previous machine. Now I'm having trouble activating the operating system—it keeps saying I can't because the earlier version wasn't activated before switching to Windows 10. Even though I have the activation key, it only offers me to purchase a new one.

DGY_DinoGamez

06-03-2016, 01:59 PM #1

Fliixyzz
Junior Member

06-03-2016, 02:41 PM

Yes, I understand. Windows OEM licenses cannot be transferred. Only retail licenses are valid. It seems you may have purchased an OEM license before or your previous setup included one.

Fliixyzz

06-03-2016, 02:41 PM #2

Yes, I understand. Windows OEM licenses cannot be transferred. Only retail licenses are valid. It seems you may have purchased an OEM license before or your previous setup included one.

KruTz
Junior Member

06-25-2016, 05:14 AM

//support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/4026185/windows-fix-windows-10-error-0x803f7001

KruTz

06-25-2016, 05:14 AM #3

//support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/4026185/windows-fix-windows-10-error-0x803f7001

UltraPieGaming
Member

136

06-25-2016, 05:39 AM

I received the key from Walmart, packaged in a box containing both the CD and the activation key. It was tied to my Microsoft account. This wasn't a ready-made system; it came from my very first PC.

UltraPieGaming

06-25-2016, 05:39 AM #4

I received the key from Walmart, packaged in a box containing both the CD and the activation key. It was tied to my Microsoft account. This wasn't a ready-made system; it came from my very first PC.

pidies
Member

151

06-25-2016, 07:28 AM

This key is designed for Windows OS. When you installed it on the old PC, you were last using Windows 7 Pro. Please send the UPC code from the Walmart packaging and the CoA label (with the key text hidden) so we can confirm it's a genuine retail key.

pidies

06-25-2016, 07:28 AM #5

pidies
Member

151

06-25-2016, 06:09 PM

The original system was Windows 8.1, but you only have the key from a text file on your USB. The current OS is 10. Degrading it back to 8.1 might help, but activating it could still be tricky without proper documentation.

pidies

06-25-2016, 06:09 PM #6

Coolpius
Member

142

06-25-2016, 06:25 PM

You'll need to install Windows 8.1 for the key to function. The free upgrade to Windows 10 is no longer available, so you'll remain on 8.1. You can generate the installation media at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software...d/windows8

Coolpius

06-25-2016, 06:25 PM #7