In this article, we will discuss various ways to fix error 0x80073701 during Windows activation or update.
Option 1.
1. Try activating Windows through the terminal. For Windows 10, use this instruction.
2. For Windows 11, use another instruction from our blog.
Option 2.
1. If the first option doesn’t help, go to “Search” and type “Troubleshoot settings”.
2. Go to the “Other troubleshooters” section.
3. Now click “Run” next to “Windows Update”.
4. The problem detection will begin. After the procedure is complete, click “Close”.
5. Type “cmd” in the search and run the command prompt as an administrator.
6. Then enter the following command:
sfc /scannow
Wait for it to finish.
7. Now enter another command:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Wait for it to finish.
8. After that, restart your PC.
These options should help fix error 0x80073701.