Activation Error: 0x80072EE2

Anonymous
2025-01-01T15:10:43+00:00

Can't activate windows, use microsoft store nor use the "Get help" app because of Error: 0x80072ee2.

I've tried a ton of solutions and spent around 7 hours trying to solve it. Even tried doing a clean reinstall of Windows 10 Pro 3 TIMES and apply the solutions again, yet no results.

I can provide proof of what solutions I used (youtube videos and microsoft community) if needed (I would post a screenshot here but it doesn't let me as a big sad face appears with the text "not found").
I was able to get all my windows updates though, which seems to be different from some people's issue since this error affects their windows updates aswell.

A few of the sites from which I tried solutions: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-update-error-0x80072ee2/8a57d23c-45a8-41fe-82df-c026ae357a56 (microsoft community)

https://youtu.be/5ak6zJmUJqU?si=mXkLXJi_3U66u2SI (youtube https://youtu.be/sdhKPGHRbvo?si=kkVzt16s1m822IzK  videos)

Please help me. I'm out of options and don't know any other method of doing it

I want to be atleast able to activate my Windows 10 Pro. If that issue is solved atleast, then I'm satisfied,

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

41 answers

Sort by: Newest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. EmilyS726 270.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-04T19:54:18+00:00

    Ah, so it has been an internet issue. I am glad you figured that out. Thanks for sharing.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-04T19:44:35+00:00

    No problem ma'am, I managed to solve it unintentionatly by using a vpn (Proton vpn, the free version).
    Quite funny how much time and effort was put into the task of solving the issue just to find out my internet provider just doesn't allow certain sites and connections for some reason (which is quite stupid).

    Thank you for trying to help me.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. EmilyS726 270.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-02T23:31:25+00:00

    You are welcome.

    My contribution here is actually independent as this is community forum, so unfortunately I don't have someone inside Microsoft I can tell. Sorry.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-02T23:28:26+00:00

    Not your fault ma'am, but can you please do me one last favor and tell somebody about my issue ? Maybe they could me regarding it.

    Thank you for attempting to help me.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  5. EmilyS726 270.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-02T23:20:46+00:00

    Sorry.. I am afraid I am out of suggestion here.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments