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Ryvar72
Mar 28, 2023Copper Contributor
Windows Server 2012 Foundation - lost activation after update
Hello, after an update about 2 weeks ago, Server 2012 Foundation lost its activation and cannot be reactivated, most functions do not work, I can't get to windows update to uninstall packages. I can'...
Dave Patrick
Mar 28, 2023MVP
Sounds badly broken, some things to try
- sfc /scannow
- dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
- additional resources for Windows Update - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn (manual steps)
- a repair install by running setup.exe from the root of install media
Dave Patrick
Mar 29, 2023MVP
Ryvar72 just checking if there's any progress or updates? please don't forget to mark helpful replies.