Occasionally, bugs may complicate the reactivation of Windows and lead to errors such as “We can’t reactivate Windows as our servers aren’t available right now”. The best solution in most of the cases is to run the Windows Activation troubleshooter. Besides that, you should also consider checking out Internet connection, disabling VPN using generic product keys and contacting customer support. Continue reading to be able to reactivate Windows on your PC.
Reactivation Errors On Windows: Triggers
Generally speaking, Windows users could experience a couple of errors while activating the OS on their computers. In the case of “We can’t reactivate Windows as our servers aren’t available right now”, it’s wise to take these suspects into account:
- Bugs.
- Internet connection.
- Product keys.
- Windows.
How To Reactivate Windows
Run The Windows Activation Troubleshooter
- Step 1: Press Windows + I key to open Settings.
- Step 2: Select Update & Security then choose Activation.
- Step 3: Hit Troubleshoot, follow on-screen instructions and let the troubleshooting run from start to finish.
Take A Look At Internet Connection
Quite a few factors affect the reactivation of Windows and Internet connection is one of them. If you have a hard time reactivating Windows, try out the measures down below:
On The Computer
In the beginning, disconnect your computer from the network, wait for a moment and reconnect it. Next, if you cannot recall the last time you updated the network driver, update it. To do so, right-click Start menu, pick Device Manager, expand Network adapters, right-click your network adapter, pick Update driver and hit Search automatically for updated driver software.
Around The Computer
If you rely on wireless networks, make sure that nothing stands between your computer and the router/modem. Furthermore, you should relocate sources of interference in the vicinity (for instance, wireless devices). If you connect your computer to the router/modem using an Ethernet cable, determine whether the cable is in good condition and replace it if necessary. Last but not least, it won’t hurt to clean the ports, reset the router/modem, keep the computer close to the router/modem and so on.
Disable VPN
- Step 1: Open Settings.
- Step 2: Select Network & Internet then choose VPN.
- Step 3:
Use Generic Product Keys
- Step 1: Press Windows key, type slui and hit Enter to open Windows Activation Client.
- Step 2: Hit Change Product key then enter the generic product key. Different Windows versions have different keys:
- Windows 10 Home Edition: YTMG3 – N6DKC – DKB77 – 7M9GH – 8HVX7
- Windows 10 Home Edition Single Language: BT79Q – G7N6G – PGBYW – 4YWX6 – 6F4BT
- Windows 10 Pro Edition: VK7JG – NPHTM – C97JM – 9MPGT – 3V66T
- Windows 10 Home N Edition: 4CPRK – NM3K3 – X6XXQ – RXX86 – WXCHW
- Windows 10 Pro N Edition: 2B87N – 8KFHP – DKV6R – Y2C8J – PKCKT
- Step 3: Hit Next, wait for the activation window to close and restart your computer.
Contact Customer Support
None of the above works? Then it’s highly likely that the error “We can’t reactivate Windows as our servers aren’t available right now” is caused by issues on Windows’s end. To be sure, you should get a hold of customer support then inquire them about Windows as well as the servers.
Questions And Answers
Does activating Windows delete everything?
Not really. Unless you have a business version that must be reinstalled to activate as a consumer, you will not lose anything after activation finishes. That being said, it’s a good idea to make a backup of your data as a precaution.
How long can I use Windows 10 without activation?
You can use an unactivated version of Windows 10 with no restriction for one month. Once the one-month period expires, you cannot access some of the features and functions of Windows 10. To get back everything, you must activate Windows 10 using a genuine product key.
Is Windows 10 license tied to hardware?
It depends. When you install Windows 10, the digital license gets associated with the hardware of your device. If you make significant hardware changes to your device, such as replacing the motherboard, Windows won’t be able to find the license. When that happens, you need to reactivate Windows to get the OS up and running again.
As PCWorld’s senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.
