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Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn't been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms let. This article will assistance y'all troubleshoot and set common activation errors in Windows.

For aid finding your product key, meet Find your Windows production key. For troubleshooting and other info about updating Windows xi, see Windows Update: FAQ or Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. For info on upgrading to Windows 11, meet Upgrade to Windows: FAQ.

If you're having trouble activating Windows 11, follow these steps to set activation errors:

1. Confirm that your device is upwards to date and running Windows 11. In the search box on the taskbar, type winver, and and then select Winver from the list of results. You'll see the version and build of Windows.
   Not running Windows 11? Learn how to update your device at update Windows.

2. Use the Activation troubleshooter to resolve simple errors. For more info, see Try the Activation troubleshooter below.

3. If y'all're still getting an mistake, check the list of error codes beneath and follow the suggested steps to resolve it.

4. Make sure the error hasn't changed. Sometimes when you run the Activation troubleshooter or try to activate, the mistake lawmaking and message will change. If the error code has inverse, look up the new code below and follow the recommended steps. (If you're getting an fault code that isn't listed on this page, contact customer support.)

Not running Windows eleven yet? See Activate Windows or Activate Windows seven or Windows 8.1.

Effort the Activation troubleshooter

If you're running Windows 11, the Activation troubleshooter might help reactivate Windows if you recently fabricated a significant hardware change (such as replacing the motherboard) or reinstalled Windows.

You lot must exist an administrator to use this option. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.

Set up mutual errors

The following are some of the most common activation errors with possible solutions for Windows 11. If you're getting an fault code that isn't listed on this page, contact customer support.

If you upgraded to Windows 11 for free and your device isn't activated, make sure y'all're running the latest version of Windows 11. This version includes improvements to activation and troubleshooting activation errors. For more than info well-nigh how to keep Windows up to date, see Windows Update: FAQ.

• For more info nearly how activation works in Windows 11 or Windows ten, run across Actuate Windows.

• For more info about how to activate Windows seven or Windows 8.i including how to actuate either by telephone, see Activate Windows seven or Windows viii.ane.

Error	What it ways and how to fix information technology
Windows reported that the hardware of your device has changed. 0xC004F211	A Windows license is associated with your device hardware. If y'all make significant hardware changes, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows won't be able to discover a matching license the adjacent time you commencement your device. If Windows was preinstalled on the device and you have made a change such as replacing the motherboard, y'all'll need a new license. To purchase a new Windows license, Start > Settings > System > Activation , so select Get to Microsoft Shop. Open Activation settings If you have a Windows product cardinal you used on your device before the hardware change, enter it past selecting Starting time > Settings > System > Activation, and and then selecting Change product key. Additionally, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License after a hardware alter. You'll need to be signed in to the same Microsoft account before making the hardware alter and to use the exception path. To access this exception path, select Start > Settings > System > Activation, and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter can't resolve the result, you'll see a link to reactivate after a hardware change. Select it to follow this path. For more info, see Reactivating Windows later on a hardware change.
The product key used on this device didn't work with this edition of Windows. You might demand to get in affect with the store or company you bought Windows from, enter a unlike product primal, or go to the Store to buy genuine Windows. 0xC004F212	When you reinstall Windows eleven using a digital license, y'all're asked to cull which edition to install. If you lot choose an edition other than the one you're licensed to use, you may receive this mistake. If y'all think yous installed the wrong edition, select Beginning > Settings > Arrangement > Activation, and and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter detects a valid Windows eleven digital license for an edition not currently installed, it will permit you lot know and show you how to install the correct edition. Open Activation settings
Windows reported that no product primal was found on your device. 0xC004F213	A Windows license is associated with your device hardware. If y'all make meaning hardware changes, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows won't be able to find a matching license the adjacent time you start your device. If Windows was preinstalled on the device and you have made a change such every bit replacing the motherboard, you'll need a new license. To buy a new Windows license, select Showtime > Settings > System > Activation , and so select Go to Microsoft Store. Open Activation settings If you take a Windows product key you lot used on your device before the hardware modify, enter information technology by selecting Outset > Settings > Arrangement > Activation, and then selecting Change product central. In improver, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License subsequently a hardware change. You'll need to be signed in to the aforementioned Microsoft business relationship earlier making the hardware change and to use the exception path. To access this exception path, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter can't resolve the consequence, you'll meet a link to reactivate later on a hardware change. Select it to follow this path. For more info, run across Reactivating Windows after a hardware change.
"Your Windows License Volition Elapse Soon" warning	This may occur if you have a book license client installed. Windows xi Pro volume license clients are used by large organizations that deploy Windows eleven to hundreds or thousands of computers. In this state of affairs, activation is typically managed by your organization, and you'll demand to contact your system administrator for aid. For more info, see Troubleshooting Windows license expiration issues.
0x803f7001	If you see mistake code 0x803F7001, it ways that a valid Windows 11 license couldn't be institute to activate Windows on your device. Here's how to activate Windows: Select Start  > Settings  > System  > Activation . If you lot accept a valid product key, select Alter product key, and so enter the 25-grapheme product key. If you don't have a valid product key, select Go to Microsoft Store, and follow the instructions to purchase a digital license for Windows. Open Activation settings Note:Your product fundamental should be in the confirmation e-mail you lot received after buying Windows, included with the packaging that came with your device, or on the Certificate of Actuality (COA) fastened to the back or bottom of your device. For assistance finding your product primal, come across Find your Windows production key. For more than info on how to troubleshoot error lawmaking 0x803F7001, see Fix Windows activation error 0x803F7001.
0x800704cF	This error means we didn't notice a valid Windows license for your device. Y'all must use a valid production key to activate Windows. Your production cardinal should be in the confirmation e-mail yous received after ownership Windows, included with the packaging that came with your device, or on the Certificate of Actuality (COA) attached to the back or lesser of your device. For assist finding your product fundamental, see Observe your Windows product key. If you take a valid product fundamental, use it to actuate Windows: Select Start > Settings  > System  > Activation . Select Change product cardinal, and and so enter the 25-grapheme product key. Open up Activation settings If y'all've made a major modify to your device's hardware, such every bit a motherboard replacement, run the Windows Activation troubleshooter located on the activation settings folio. Note that you might be asked to go through the reactivation process. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter. Notes: If you're looking for info about how to activate Windows vii or Windows 8.ane run across Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. If you're looking for info about how to actuate Windows 11 see Actuate Windows.
0xC004C060, 0xC004C4A2, 0xC004C4A2, 0x803FA067L, 0xC004C001, 0xC004C004, 0xC004F004, 0xC004C007, 0xC004F005, 0xC004C00F, 0xC004C010, 0xC004C00E, 0xC004C4A4, 0xC004C4A5, 0xC004B001, 0xC004F010, 0xC004F050	Reasons why you might see these errors: You entered a product key that can't be used to activate Windows. Enter a different product cardinal or buy a new product primal. You upgraded to Windows 11, merely the activation servers were busy. If you upgraded from an activated copy of Windows seven or Windows viii.i, your re-create of Windows eleven will exist automatically activated, or you can look a while and then select Activate. If you continue to have problems with activation, contact customer support. You upgraded to Windows xi using the complimentary upgrade offering, merely Windows xi isn't activated after a reinstall. Your copy of Windows 11 should automatically exist activated as long as you didn't make any significant hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard). If you lot continue to have problems with activation, contact customer support.
0xC004C003	Y'all may see this fault considering the Windows 11 product key yous entered isn't valid. Product keys are unique—assigned to a specific user to install on a unmarried device. If a key was used (or attempted to be used) on multiple devices, it's marked as not valid. To activate Windows, you'll need to provide a different Windows cardinal unique to your device. If you bought a device from a reseller of Windows xi and expected the central to exist valid, contact the reseller. If your device was purchased with Windows 11 preinstalled and you lot received this activation error upon turning information technology on for the start fourth dimension, contact your device manufacturer. If your feel with your device is different from those listed above, try the post-obit: Run the Windows Activation Troubleshooter: Select Offset > Settings  > System  > Activation  and so selectTroubleshoot. Open up Activation settings Bank check to see if y'all take a paper copy of your Windows 25-character product key yous can enter to actuate Windows 11. If your device was recently repaired at an independent repair facility, contact them to come across if the repairs require a new Windows eleven license. If the device is new and has never been activated, contact your device manufacturer.
0xC004F034	You might come across this error if you entered an invalid product primal or a product primal for a different version of Windows. Enter a valid product key that matches the version and edition of Windows 11 installed on your device. If Windows is installed on a device that connects to a Key Management Service (KMS) server, contact your organization'southward back up person for more than info virtually how to actuate Windows.
0xC004F210	You might come across this error if you entered a production key for a different edition of Windows than the edition installed on your device. You might as well see this fault if you lot previously upgraded to Windows 11, but the current edition of Windows installed on your device doesn't friction match the edition of your digital license. You can either enter a valid product key that matches the edition of Windows installed on your device or reinstall the edition of Windows eleven that matches your digital license. If your device is running Windows 11 (Version 1607 or later), the Activation troubleshooter can help you install the correct edition of Windows on your device. For more info, encounter Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0xC004E016, 0xC004F210	Y'all might see this error if you entered a product key for a dissimilar version or edition of Windows. For example, a product cardinal for the Enterprise edition of Windows 11can't exist used to activate Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Core editions. Enter a product fundamental that matches the version and edition of Windows installed on your device or buy a new copy of Windows from the Microsoft Store.
0xC004FC03	You might see this error if you're not connected to the internet or your firewall settings are preventing Windows from completing the activation process online. Make sure that you're continued to the net and your firewall isn't blocking Windows from activating. If you lot're still having problems, try to activate Windows by phone. In the search box on the taskbar, type SLUI 04, select SLUI 04 from the listing of results, and and then follow the instructions on the screen to activate Windows. Note:If you're running Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows eleven Pro for Workstations, you must activate Windows over the internet—phone activation and SLUI 04 can't be used. Come across How to activate Windows eleven Pro for Workstations and Windows 11 Pro EDU.
0xC004E028	You might come across this error if you try to activate a device that is already in the process of activation. Your device should exist activated after the first request is completed.
0x8007267C	You might run into this error if you're not continued to the internet or the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Make sure that you're connected to the internet and your firewall isn't blocking Windows from activating.
0xD0000272, 0xC0000272, 0xc004C012, 0xC004C013, 0xC004C014	If the activation server is temporarily unavailable, your copy of Windows will automatically be activated when the service comes dorsum online.
0xC004C008, 0xC004C770, 0x803FA071	You might run across this error if the product key has already been used on some other device, or it's being used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. To gear up the problem, buy a production key for each one of your devices to activate Windows on them. If you're using Windows 11, yous can buy Windows from the Microsoft Store: Select First > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Go to Microsoft Store, then follow the instructions to buy Windows 11. Open up Activation settings Notes: If y'all don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organisation's back up person. If you fabricated a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you take a valid production cardinal, try to activate Windows by telephone. In the search box on the taskbar, type SLUI 04, select SLUI 04 from the list of results, and then follow the instructions on the screen to actuate Windows. For more info about reactivating Windows 11 (Version 1607 or subsequently) after a hardware change, see Reactivating Windows subsequently a hardware change. If you're running Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, you lot must activate Windows over the cyberspace—phone activation and SLUI 04 can't be used. Learn more about Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows 11 Pro for Workstations.
0xC004F00F	You might see this error if y'all entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to actuate Windows 11 Dwelling house or Windows 11 Pro. Enter a production key that matches the edition of Windows on your device.
0xC004C020	This error occurs when a Volume License (a license that was bought from Microsoft by an organization to install Windows on multiple devices) was used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. To prepare the trouble, you might demand to utilise a different product key to activate Windows on your device. Contact your organization's support person for more than info.
0x8007232B, 0xC004F074, 0xC004F038, 0x8007007B	You might encounter this error if you entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows 11 Dwelling or Windows eleven Pro. Endeavor entering a product key that matches the edition of Windows on your device. Or, yous might meet this error if you're trying to activate your work device but aren't connected to your workplace's network. If you're connected to your piece of work network and nevertheless run across this error, you might need to alter the network settings. Contact your organization'southward support person for more than info. If your organisation doesn't have a support person, you might demand to enter your product key again: Select Showtime > Settings  > Arrangement  > Activation . Select Alter production key, and so type your 25-character production key. Open Activation settings You might be asked for an admin password or to ostend your choice.
0x80072F8F	You might run across this error if the date and time for the device is incorrect, or Windows has problem connecting to the online activation service and can't verify your product cardinal. To verify the date and time, select Start > Settings  > Fourth dimension & language > Date & time. Verify date and time in Settings To check your internet connexion: In the search box on the taskbar, type network troubleshooter, then select Place and repair network issues from the list of results. Follow the instructions to gear up whatever bug with the network. If the network troubleshooter didn't find any issues with your network connection, try restarting your device to come across if that fixes the problem.
0xC004E003	Y'all might run into this mistake after installing tertiary-party software that changed organization files. Windows activation needs certain organisation files to complete activation. Y'all can try to restore the organization files back to an earlier indicate in time. This removes any software you installed afterwards that signal in time without affecting your personal files. For more info, see the section about how to restore from a arrangement restore point in Recovery options in Windows.
0x80004005	Select First  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter. For more than info about the troubleshooter, see Using the Activation troubleshooter. Open Activation settings If this doesn't work, you might need to reset your device. For more info, see the section in Recovery options in Windows.
0x87e10bc6	An error occurred with our activation server or licensing service. Delight wait a few minutes so endeavor the post-obit Windows eleven Pro License Recovery steps: Select Kickoff > Settings  > System  > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter. Open up Activation settings When the troubleshooter is complete, select Get to Microsoft Shop to launch the Microsoft Shop app. If the Microsoft Store app shows there was a problem, select Try again. Later a few minutes, yous should see a message that thanking you for activating genuine Windows, followed past some other message showing that Windows was activated. For more info nearly the troubleshooter, meet Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0x80070652	This fault can occur if the update components are missing or corrupted on the estimator. This mistake might also occur due to poor network connectivity received by the organisation. Apply the Windows update troubleshooter to check for the corrupted or missing updates or components. Running the troubleshooter will aid find and in some cases set up the event. As well, check the forcefulness of your internet connection.
All other mistake codes	Become to Windows Assistance, enter the error code in the Search for Assistance box at the top-right, and run the search. Scan through the search results carefully to make certain you attempt simply those that utilise to your situation.

Activation helps verify that your re-create of Windows is genuine and hasn't been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. This article will help yous troubleshoot and prepare common activation errors in Windows.

For aid finding your product key, see Find your Windows product key. For troubleshooting and other info about updating Windows 10, see Windows Update: FAQ or Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. For info on upgrading to Windows 10, run across Upgrade to Windows: FAQ.

If you're having trouble activating Windows ten, follow these steps to fix activation errors:

1. Ostend that your device is up to date and running Windows 10, version 1607 or afterwards. In the search box on the taskbar, type winver, and then select Winver from the list of results. You'll encounter the version and build of Windows.
   Not running Windows 10, version 1607 or later? Larn how to update your device at update Windows ten.

2. Use the Activation troubleshooter to resolve uncomplicated errors. For more info, see Try the Activation troubleshooter beneath.

3. If y'all're however getting an error, check the list of error codes beneath and follow the suggested steps to resolve it.

4. Make sure the error hasn't changed. Sometimes when you run the Activation troubleshooter or effort to activate, the error code and message will modify. If the error code has changed, look up the new code below and follow the recommended steps. (If you're getting an error code that isn't listed on this folio, contact client support.)

Non running Windows 10 yet? Meet Activate Windows 7 or Windows viii.1.

Try the Activation troubleshooter

If you're running Windows 10, version 1607 or later, the Activation troubleshooter might help reactivate Windows if you recently made a meaning hardware change (such as replacing the motherboard) or reinstalled Windows.

You must be an administrator to use this choice. For more info, run across Using the Activation troubleshooter.

Set up common errors

The following are some of the almost common activation errors with possible solutions for Windows 10. If you're getting an fault code that isn't listed on this page, contact customer back up.

If you upgraded to Windows x for free and your device isn't activated, brand sure you're running the latest version of Windows 10. This version includes improvements to activation and troubleshooting activation errors. For more info about how to keep Windows upwardly to date, see Windows Update: FAQ.

• For more info near how activation works in Windows 10, see Activate Windows.

• For more info about how to activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, including how to activate either by telephone, run across Activate Windows 7 or Windows eight.one.

Error	What it means and how to fix it
Windows reported that the hardware of your device has changed. 0xC004F211	A Windows license is associated with your device hardware. If you make significant hardware changes, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows won't be able to detect a matching license the side by side time you kickoff your device. If Windows was preinstalled on the device and you accept made a change such as replacing the motherboard, y'all'll need a new license. To purchase a new Windows license, Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation , and and so select Become to Microsoft Store. Open Activation settings If you lot have a Windows production key you used on your device earlier the hardware change, enter it by selecting Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and then selecting Modify product key. Additionally, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License after a hardware change. You lot'll need to be signed in to the aforementioned Microsoft account before making the hardware alter and to use the exception path. To access this exception path, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter can't resolve the upshot, you lot'll see a link to reactivate after a hardware alter. Select information technology to follow this path. For more than info, run into Reactivating Windows after a hardware change.
The product key used on this device didn't piece of work with this edition of Windows. You might need to become in touch on with the store or visitor you bought Windows from, enter a different product fundamental, or go to the Shop to buy 18-carat Windows. 0xC004F212	When you reinstall Windows 10 using a digital license, you're asked to choose which edition to install. If you choose an edition other than the one you're licensed to use, you may receive this fault. If y'all recollect you installed the incorrect edition, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and and so select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter detects a valid Windows x digital license for an edition non currently installed, it will permit you know and show you how to install the right edition. Open up Activation settings
Windows reported that no product key was found on your device. 0xC004F213	A Windows license is associated with your device hardware. If you make pregnant hardware changes, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows won't be able to detect a matching license the next time yous kickoff your device. If Windows was preinstalled on the device and y'all have made a change such as replacing the motherboard, you'll need a new license. To buy a new Windows license, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation , and then select Go to Microsoft Store. Open Activation settings If you take a Windows product key yous used on your device earlier the hardware modify, enter it by selecting Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and then selecting Change product fundamental. In addition, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License subsequently a hardware change. You'll need to be signed in to the aforementioned Microsoft account earlier making the hardware modify and to use the exception path. To access this exception path, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter can't resolve the event, you'll see a link to reactivate after a hardware change. Select information technology to follow this path. For more info, meet Reactivating Windows after a hardware change.
"Your Windows License Will Expire Soon" warning	This may occur if y'all take a volume license client installed. Windows 10 Pro volume license clients are used past big organizations that deploy Windows 10 to hundreds or thousands of computers. In this situation, activation is typically managed past your organization, and you'll need to contact your system ambassador for help. For more info, come across Troubleshooting Windows license expiration issues.
0x803f7001	If you see error code 0x803F7001, it means that a valid Windows 10 license couldn't be found to activate Windows on your device. Here'due south how to activate Windows: Select Start  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . If yous have a valid production key, select Change production key, then enter the 25-grapheme product key. If you don't have a valid production fundamental, select Go to Microsoft Store, and follow the instructions to buy a digital license for Windows. Open Activation settings Notation:Your product key should exist in the confirmation email you received after buying Windows, included with the packaging that came with your device, or on the Document of Authenticity (COA) attached to the back or bottom of your device. For assistance finding your product key, see Find your Windows product key. For more than info on how to troubleshoot fault code 0x803F7001, run across Ready Windows activation error 0x803F7001.
0x800704cF	This error means we didn't find a valid Windows license for your device. You must use a valid product key to activate Windows. Your product key should be in the confirmation email you lot received subsequently buying Windows, included with the packaging that came with your device, or on the Certificate of Actuality (COA) attached to the back or lesser of your device. For help finding your product key, see Detect your Windows product central. If you have a valid product fundamental, apply it to actuate Windows: Select Get-go > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Change product cardinal, then enter the 25-graphic symbol product central. Open Activation settings If y'all've made a major alter to your device's hardware, such every bit a motherboard replacement, run the Windows Activation troubleshooter located on the activation settings page. Note that you might be asked to go through the reactivation process. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter. Note:If you're looking for info almost how to activate Windows vii or Windows viii.one, see Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
0xC004C060, 0xC004C4A2, 0xC004C4A2, 0x803FA067L, 0xC004C001, 0xC004C004, 0xC004F004, 0xC004C007, 0xC004F005, 0xC004C00F, 0xC004C010, 0xC004C00E, 0xC004C4A4, 0xC004C4A5, 0xC004B001, 0xC004F010, 0xC004F050	Reasons why you might see these errors: You entered a product key that can't be used to activate Windows. Enter a different production key or purchase a new product primal. Y'all upgraded to Windows 10, only the activation servers were decorated. If y'all upgraded from an activated copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, your copy of Windows 10 will exist automatically activated, or y'all tin can expect a while and so select Activate. If you lot continue to take issues with activation, contact client back up. Yous upgraded to Windows ten using the gratuitous upgrade offer, merely Windows x isn't activated later a reinstall. Your copy of Windows ten should automatically be activated as long every bit you didn't make any significant hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard). If yous continue to have problems with activation, contact customer back up.
0xC004C003	You may run into this error because the Windows ten product key yous entered isn't valid. Product keys are unique—assigned to a specific user to install on a single device. If a key was used (or attempted to be used) on multiple devices, it's marked as not valid. To activate Windows, you'll need to provide a unlike Windows primal unique to your device. If you bought a device from a reseller of Windows ten and expected the key to be valid, contact the reseller. If your device was purchased with Windows 10 preinstalled and you received this activation error upon turning information technology on for the first time, contact your device manufacturer. If your experience with your device is unlike from those listed higher up, attempt the following: Run the Windows 10 Activation Troubleshooter: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation  and and so selectTroubleshoot. Open Activation settings Check to run across if you have a paper re-create of your Windows 25-character product fundamental you tin enter to activate Windows 10. If your device was recently repaired at an independent repair facility, contact them to come across if the repairs require a new Windows 10 license. If the device is new and has never been activated, contact your device manufacturer.
0xC004F034	You might run across this fault if yous entered an invalid production key or a product key for a different version of Windows. Enter a valid production fundamental that matches the version and edition of Windows 10 installed on your device. If Windows is installed on a device that connects to a Key Management Service (KMS) server, contact your organization's back up person for more info near how to activate Windows.
0xC004F210	You might see this mistake if you entered a production primal for a different edition of Windows than the edition installed on your device. You might also see this error if you previously upgraded to Windows x, but the current edition of Windows installed on your device doesn't match the edition of your digital license. Y'all can either enter a valid product key that matches the edition of Windows installed on your device or reinstall the edition of Windows 10 that matches your digital license. If your device is running Windows 10 (Version 1607 or later), the Activation troubleshooter can help y'all install the right edition of Windows on your device. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0xC004E016, 0xC004F210	You might encounter this mistake if you entered a production key for a unlike version or edition of Windows. For example, a product fundamental for the Enterprise edition of Windows 10 can't be used to activate Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Core editions. Enter a production key that matches the version and edition of Windows installed on your device or buy a new copy of Windows from the Microsoft Store.
0xC004FC03	You might see this error if yous're not connected to the net or your firewall settings are preventing Windows from completing the activation procedure online. Brand sure that you're connected to the net and your firewall isn't blocking Windows from activating. If you're still having bug, try to activate Windows by phone. In the search box on the taskbar, type SLUI 04, select SLUI 04 from the list of results, and so follow the instructions on the screen to activate Windows. Note:If you're running Windows 10 Pro EDU or Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, you must actuate Windows over the internet—phone activation and SLUI 04 can't exist used. Meet How to activate Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Pro EDU.
0xC004E028	Y'all might run across this mistake if you lot endeavour to activate a device that is already in the process of activation. Your device should exist activated afterward the showtime request is completed.
0x8007267C	You might come across this error if you're non connected to the internet or the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Brand sure that you're continued to the internet and your firewall isn't blocking Windows from activating.
0xD0000272, 0xC0000272, 0xc004C012, 0xC004C013, 0xC004C014	If the activation server is temporarily unavailable, your copy of Windows volition automatically be activated when the service comes back online.
0xC004C008, 0xC004C770, 0x803FA071	You might see this error if the product key has already been used on another device, or it'south existence used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms permit. To fix the trouble, buy a production key for each i of your devices to actuate Windows on them. If y'all're using Windows 10, you tin buy Windows from the Microsoft Store: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Become to Microsoft Store, then follow the instructions to buy Windows x. Open Activation settings Notes: If you don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization'due south support person. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product key, try to activate Windows by telephone. In the search box on the taskbar, blazon SLUI 04, select SLUI 04 from the list of results, then follow the instructions on the screen to actuate Windows. For more than info about reactivating Windows 10 (Version 1607 or subsequently) after a hardware change, run across Reactivating Windows after a hardware change. If you're running Windows x Pro EDU or Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, y'all must activate Windows over the net—telephone activation and SLUI 04 can't be used. Learn more about Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows 11 Pro for Workstations.
0xC004F00F	Y'all might run into this mistake if you entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows x Home or Windows 10 Pro. Enter a production cardinal that matches the edition of Windows on your device.
0xC004C020	This error occurs when a Volume License (a license that was bought from Microsoft by an organization to install Windows on multiple devices) was used on more than devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms permit. To set the problem, you lot might demand to employ a dissimilar product key to activate Windows on your device. Contact your system's support person for more info.
0x8007232B, 0xC004F074, 0xC004F038, 0x8007007B	You might see this fault if y'all entered a product primal for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows ten Domicile or Windows x Pro. Endeavor entering a product key that matches the edition of Windows on your device. Or, you might meet this error if you're trying to activate your work device merely aren't connected to your workplace's network. If you're connected to your work network and all the same run into this error, you might need to change the network settings. Contact your organization's support person for more info. If your organization doesn't have a back up person, you might demand to enter your product key again: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Change product central, and and then blazon your 25-graphic symbol product key. Open Activation settings You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
0x80072F8F	You lot might see this error if the date and time for the device is incorrect, or Windows has trouble connecting to the online activation service and can't verify your production key. To verify the engagement and time, select Start > Settings  > Fourth dimension & linguistic communication > Date & time. Verify date and time in Settings To check your net connexion: In the search box on the taskbar, type network troubleshooter, so select Identify and repair network problems from the list of results. Follow the instructions to fix whatsoever bug with the network. If the network troubleshooter didn't notice any bug with your network connection, effort restarting your device to encounter if that fixes the problem.
0xC004E003	You might see this error later on installing third-party software that changed arrangement files. Windows activation needs certain organization files to complete activation. You tin can endeavor to restore the organisation files back to an earlier point in time. This removes whatsoever software you installed after that point in fourth dimension without affecting your personal files. For more info, see the section about how to restore from a organisation restore point in Recovery options in Windows.
0x80004005	Select Commencement  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation , and and then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter. For more info about the troubleshooter, run across Using the Activation troubleshooter. Open Activation settings If this doesn't work, you might need to reset your device. For more info, see the department in Recovery options in Windows.
0x87e10bc6	An error occurred with our activation server or licensing service. Please expect a few minutes and so try the following Windows ten Pro License Recovery steps: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation , so select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter. Open Activation settings When the troubleshooter is complete, select Go to Microsoft Store to launch the Microsoft Store app. If the Microsoft Store app shows at that place was a problem, select Attempt again. After a few minutes, you should see a bulletin that thanking yous for activating genuine Windows, followed past another message showing that Windows was activated. For more than info about the troubleshooter, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0x80070652	This fault can occur if the update components are missing or corrupted on the computer. This fault might also occur due to poor network connectivity received by the system. Use the Windows update troubleshooter to bank check for the corrupted or missing updates or components. Running the troubleshooter will assist find and in some cases prepare the upshot. Likewise, check the strength of your internet connectedness.
All other error codes	Go to Windows Help, enter the error lawmaking in the Search for Assist box at the top-correct, and run the search. Scan through the search results carefully to make sure you attempt only those that apply to your situation.

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