Error 0x80072f8f can occur when activating Windows 10 and Windows 7, as well as this error can occur when activating Microsoft Office. In addition, such an error can occur when trying to install updates on Windows 7 and Windows 10. In this article, we will consider for what reasons this error can come out and how to fix it.
Error on Windows 7:
Error on Windows 10:
Error in Microsoft Office:
There are several solutions, let’s consider each one separately.
A downed time zone, or an incorrect system time and date can cause errors when activating Windows and Microsoft Office. The solution to the problem will be to set the correct time and time zone manually, or use automatic synchronization.
This error often occurs due to the absence of the following updates, download and install them manually from the Microsoft website:
dotnetfx35.exe (.NET Framework 3.5) – Download
KB3033929 – Download for x32 / Download for x64
dxwebsetup.exe – Download
Only for x32 bit systems:
KB2839894-x86.msu – Download
KB2862152-x86.msu – Download
KB2868626-x86.msu – Download
You can use the activation by phone in text mode without a call, instructions:
– In the error window, we go to other activation methods.
– Next, we switch to automatic activation by phone
– Select your country in the drop-down menu, for example “United Kingdom” and click next.
– Now we have moved to the activation window by phone. Pay attention to the “Step 2”, six-digit numbers in each block from 1 to 9, they will need to be entered into text activation by phone. Attention: You will have your own numbers in step 2 and you need to enter exactly what is on your activation window by phone, in the screenshot below is an example.
How Else Can You Activate Your Product? Additional Activation Method
Phone Activation in Text Mode:
– Visit the activation page to initiate automatic phone activation in text mode.
Steps:
1. Enter the email address you used when purchasing the product on our website.
2. Input the installation code (IID) from your phone activation window, then click the “Start” button.
3. You will receive a confirmation code consisting of 8 blocks labeled from A to H, each containing 6 digits.
4. Enter these digits into your phone activation window to complete the activation process.
