Windows 7 Activation Error Code 0x80072F8F

Error code 0x80072F8F is not related to your purchased Product Key it is related to your system issue, the solution is provided below:

Step 1:

• Check your system Date and Time Settings, and make sure that your system is showing the correct Date, Time, and Year.
• If yes showing the correct Date, Time and Year then go for Step-2.
• If not, then correct them and reboot your computer. After restart tries to activate your Windows 7 copy again, if the 0x80072F8F activation error persists then go for Step-2.

Step 2: Open Link and follow the steps as it is, if that also doesn’t solve your problem then try Step 3.

Step 3:

• The Windows 7 activation error code 0x80072F8F mainly occurs due to security reasons, which means you’re running an older unsecured version of Windows 7 or pirated/cracked version of Windows 7.
• The best to get rid of this problem permanently is you need to format your C: drive completely and install a fresh updated and genuine version of Windows 7 through Windows 7 Download.
• Formatting C: drive is an important part don’t try to skip you need to get rid of your previous unsecured version of Windows 7 completely, don’t try to overwrite the new installation on the older version it will not work.
• Important: You need to download the latest and genuine versions of Windows from the download link provided above, never download Windows from unknown sources they are counterfeit and contain viruses.

Step 4: The Final and 100% problem solver step.

• On Windows 7 Activation error popup screen you will see “Show me other ways to activate” click it. (refer to the image on top of this page)
  
• Enter your Windows 7 product key, and then select Next.
• Select Use the automated phone system. You may be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
• Select your location (or the location nearest to you) from the drop-down list, and then select Next.
• Call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process and activate your Windows successfully.

Please Note:
The main purpose of this error code 0x80072F8F by Microsoft is that all their users must run the latest, genuine & secured version of Windows 7.