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Activation error code: 0x8007232B - Need Help

Been having issues removing this error message, and "Activate Windows" watermark - As seen there obv. is a product key, but for whatever reason it doesn't work - Im not really familiar with this problem, and would very much like, if someone could guide me in the right direction or give me a fix.

Thanks in advance!

Hi Thomas

From your screenshot, it is likely that the Windows 10 licence you are running is a volume licence version and is meant to run in a Company or organisation where the activation is re-armed on a regular basis or it is a cracked version of Windows. . .

Do you know the history of your PC or version of Windows?

Is your PC second hand or Windows was reinstalled by a PC Repair Shop?


Click your Start Button, type cmd then right click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as Administrator'

Run or paste this command and hit Enter:

slmgr.vbs /dlv

Please post a screenshot of the resulting dialog . . .
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Hi Thomas,
I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

Do following -

Windows Key+X > Click on either Powershell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin)
Copy below and paste into Powershell / Cmd windows and Enter
slmgr.vbs /dlv

If you notice the word KMS (Key Management Server), GVLK (Generic Volume License Key ) -

It is a volume license key used by organizations and is managed through Key Management System hosted on a centralized server. Hence, you can not use it.

The key is not a valid key to be used. It is a counterfeit license. You will have to buy a new license for Windows and use that.

Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.
Sincerely yours,
Vijay A. Verma @ https://excelbianalytics.com

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Hello,

I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

Try Microsoft chat support (available on weekdays only) to get live help from Microsoft agent to resolve the activation issue:

https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/...

Let us know if this helps!
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Hi Thomas

Thank you for that screenshot, I think the only option for you to get back to genuine Windows 10 is to backup your data and clean install Windows 10 Home, which I believe is the original version your PC is licenced to . ..
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Seems like you and Dave has the same idea regarding the issue - feel free to add anything !

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Yes, since GVLK and KMS are appearing, there is no other option but to buy a Windows 10 license. Best place to buy Windows 10 license is Microsoft Store. Click below to buy it from Microsoft

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/windows

You will find that there are many online sites selling very cheap licenses, don't fall for them as majority of the times, keys expire after some time.
Sincerely yours,
Vijay A. Verma @ https://excelbianalytics.com

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