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Mohammed Shahed
Sep 08, 2020Copper Contributor
Windows Activation Error 0x80072F8F
Hi, I'm getting the below error code 0x80072F8F when trying to activate the windows (Windows server 2008 R2). Though i tried the following methods to resolve the issue unfortunately issue remai...
jhill815
Sep 05, 2024Copper Contributor
my useless google query:
can't activate server 2012 r1 after removing a cpu a security error occurred 0x80072f8f
solution. open admin cmd prompt
type
slui 4
follow instructions. get link sent to phone is easiest.
I didnt even need key. I wasnt, but if asked how many times activated answer 0
Dont laugh: Phone activation. it was much more phone 20 years ago LOL
Dont Laugh #2 Windows Server 2012 R1. I know I am retiring