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0x803fabba Windows Activation Error: How to Get Rid of It
Wrong Microsoft account may prompt this error code
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Recently, some of our readers have raised an outcry, as well as users in theMicrosoft Community, regarding theWindows Activation Error 0x803fabba – Digital license not activating after a hardware change. This article will guide you through some troubleshooting steps to fix the issue.
What causes the 0x803fabba Windows Activation error?
There can be several reasons behind the 0x803fabba Windows Activation Error. The following are some of the potential factors that may trigger the error message:
Now that you know some of the potential reasons for the 0x803fabba Windows activation error code, you can explore the solutions provided in the next section to fix the issue.
How do I fix the 0x803fabba Windows Activation error?
Before following any of the troubleshooting steps, apply these quick tips:
Having confirmed the above checks and you still require further assistance, check below.
1. Run the Windows Activation troubleshooter
Whenever you have an activation error, you should, first of all, run theWindows activation troubleshooting wizardand see if that fixes the issue.
2. Link your Microsoft account to your digital license
And that’s it! Once your Microsoft account has been added, the message on the Activation page will now read: Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account.
3. Reactivate the Windows 11 license
This command will force the reinstallation of the Windows 11 license, and if it’s the right one, you will receive the confirmation.
If, after attempting the steps above, nothing works to fix the error, the next best call is tocontact Microsoft Supportto assist you with re-activating your Windows PC.
You can pool further resources from our article on themost common Windows errors & how to fix them. And in case youcan’t activate your copy of Windows 11, you can explore our dedicated guide on how to fix the issue.
If you have any questions or suggestions on Windows activation errors, do not hesitate to use the comments section below.
More about the topics:Activation Errors,Windows 11
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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