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The forum thread discusses Cameron’s issue activating Windows 7, with error code 0x8004FC13 despite multiple attempts and product keys. A respondent suggests the problem might be due to firewall or proxy restrictions preventing activation. Cameron appreciates the advice, mentions he's new to network configurations, and plans to check his modem firewall settings, indicating ongoing troubleshooting.
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Cameron

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Dear Forum Members,

Can anyone please explain to me how to activate and register Windows 7?
I have repeatedly been receiving the following error message;

"A problem occurred when Windows tried to activate. Error Code 0x8004FC13"

I have been trying to use the Product Key as provided before the commencement
of the download and also I have tried other Product Keys as advised by Microsoft.
Specifically I have attempted to re-download Win 7 RC1 multiple times and tried
the "new" product keys provided (I didn't actually proceed with the download as
I have an .ISO DVD copy of the program) however I persistently receive the same
error message/code.

Can anyone please advise me of what they think the issue and the solution might
be?

Thanks very much.
 

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nononomebusy
Hello Cameron,

Are you running behind a proxy server or a firewall by any chance? sometimes this can cause problems - it may also be a restriction your ISP has put on you. It sounds like your key is not making it to the authentication server.

Kindest Regards,
Matthew

P.S I just found this Activation of Windows 7 which may help you.
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Hello Cameron,

Are you running behind a proxy server or a firewall by any chance? sometimes this can cause problems - it may also be a restriction your ISP has put on you. It sounds like your key is not making it to the authentication server.

Kindest Regards,
Matthew

P.S I just found this Activation of Windows 7 which may help you.
 

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Cameron

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Hello Matthew,

Thank you for your reply. I have only recently started on ADSL2+
and I'm still figuring out the whole"Ports" concept.

I will check out of it's the Modem firewall that is causing this issue.

Thanks very much for your reply and I will update this thread when
it works.

Cameron.
 

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