Activation Error: 0x80072EE2

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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,

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EmilyS726 270.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-01-01T17:23:04+00:00

Hello,

When dealing with license activation issue, the very first step is to understand the type of license you are using, because activation methods can differ.

So, please tell me how you obtained your pro license initially?

Did you purchase it, or did it come with the device?

If you purchased it, did you get it from Microsoft, or third party? Was it initially Home and you purchased the upgrade to Pro?

Any hardware change lately? Or is this a new install?
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