You could also get this error in case you used an organization key, but later the PC was upgraded or downgraded to a version which doesn’t support that copy of Windows. The above method makes sure that users who use their personal computer at office don’t have an activated Windows Key after they leave the organization. Such machines do not get a permanent activation instead, they have to be connected with the organization at least once in 7 months or 180 days. The process is used in organizations to activate multiple computers. This particular error appears in computers activated through KMS (Key Management Server) licensing. The problem arises from Windows Activation server which either fails to validate or recognize the license tied to the digital account. Windows Activation errors are among the most common errors that users face when they upgrade to Windows 10. We can’t activate Windows on this device as we can’t connect to your organization’s server Have you recently upgraded to Windows 10 only to see the activation error, “We can’t activate Windows on this device as we can’t connect to your organization’s server”? Worry not, here’s a step by step guide to resolve the problem.