In this article, we will discuss the activation error from Windows 10 / Windows 11 0x800704cf and various solutions to fix it.
1) First, try activating your product key through the command prompt by following these instructions.
2) Before activation, disable your antivirus and firewall.
3) Set your network settings to automatic mode.
In this window, uncheck “Client for Microsoft Networks”
4) Additionally, reset TCP/IP settings. To do this, open the command prompt as an administrator. Type CMD in the search bar on the taskbar.
Then, enter the following command: netsh int ip reset and press Enter.
If successful, you will receive a message to restart your computer.
Afterwards, try activating your product key again using the standard method.
5) If the previous steps did not work, ensure that “CryptoPro” is not installed. This application can block the connection to Microsoft servers. If it is installed, uninstall CryptoPro, restart your PC, and then try activating your product key (or updating the system) again. After completing the activation, you can reinstall CryptoPro if needed.
