I first installed Windows 8 Pro 64 bits OEM a few months ago. I did a clean install with the same disc and key yesterday, after installing new hardware. I remember having this very same issue with my first installation, but I am absolutely unable to remember or find what I had managed to do. I remember it wasn't one of the obvious solutions, though.
I am unable to activate Windows. In PC settings, I get "Windows cannot be activated right now. Please try again later. If the issue persists, contact your system administrator or technical support to get help." (Rough translation)
When I try to activate it through alternate methods, I get error code 0x8007007B, "The syntax of the file, directory or volume's name is incorrect." (Rough translation)
I have tried the following:
- Normal method through PC settings
- Normal method through control panel
slui 3method (which tells me my key is correct when I type it, then an error when I try to do the activation)- Running
cmdas administrator and usingslmgrcommands
Best Answer
Try all steps from here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/why-activate-windows
and if this doesn't help, contact the support:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=270074