

Alternatively, you can also search for "System" in the Start menu. To do that simply press the keyboard shortcut "Win + X" and select the "System" option. If on the other hand, you see an error message that simply says Windows can't activate right now, and that you should try activating again later. This problem is often related to an inability to contact a DNS server. If you are unable to do so, then a connectivity problem is the reason you can't activate Windows. Your computer did not upgrade from a genuine version. Your computer is behind a proxy server, disabling the proxy temporarily or using chat support can resolve this.

Antivirus or Firewall utilities might be blocking product activation. Top reasons Windows 10 fails activate: Not connected to the Internet.
