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Can’t Reactivate Windows Because Servers Aren’t Available [Fix]

Unstable connection might affect Windows activation servers

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Users can encounterdifficulties accessing the activation server, resulting in the Can’t reactivate Windows as our servers aren’t available right now. It can occur in various places on your PC.

Also,Windows 10 activation error 0x80041023may appear due to activation errors on Windows.

Why do I encounter can’t reactivate Windows because servers aren’t available?

The most common factor that causes the error is interference from antivirus software. Also, the connection may be impeded by antivirus software or Windows Defender, resulting in aWindows activation erroron your computer.

Other factors that may be responsible are:

These causes can vary depending on the service you’re running. Nevertheless, you can fix them with general fixes.

What can I do if I can’t reach Windows activation servers?

Before proceeding with any advanced troubleshooting steps, observe the following preliminary checks:

If the error persists, try the solutions below:

1. Disable Windows Defender

Disabling the Windows Defender antivirus on your PC can fix any interference preventing Windows Activation from connecting.

2. Run Windows Activation Troubleshooter

Running the Windows Activation troubleshooter will find and can fix the problem.

3. Install the Windows Creator’s Update

Installing the Creator’s update should fix the update problem causing the error.

Checkhow to install Windows Creator’s updateif the above steps don’t work.

4. Use a generic activation key

Check our guide aboutfinding Windows 10/11 product keyson your PC. If the error changes toWindows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account.Follow the steps below to replace your generic product key:

Wait for a couple of hours before trying another Activation.

Read our guide if theWindows server change product key does not workon your PC.

5. Activate Windows through Chat support

The above steps will allow you to get direct help from a Microsoft technician to fix the error.

Alternatively, you can read aboutwhat to do if Windows 10/11 won’t activate after reinstallingyour PC.

Also, we have a comprehensive guide oninstalling Active Directory in Windows Serverin a few steps.

Can’t Reactivate Windows Because Servers Aren’t Available [Fix]#

Why do I encounter can’t reactivate Windows because servers aren’t available?#

What can I do if I can’t reach Windows activation servers?#

1. Disable Windows Defender#

2. Run Windows Activation Troubleshooter#

3. Install the Windows Creator’s Update#

4. Use a generic activation key#

5. Activate Windows through Chat support#