An Error Occurred During Activation. Try Again.

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

For assist finding your production key, see Discover your Windows product key. For troubleshooting and other info most updating Windows 11, meet Windows Update: FAQ or Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. For info on upgrading to Windows eleven, see Upgrade to Windows: FAQ.

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

1. Confirm that your device is up to date and running Windows 11. In the search box on the taskbar, type winver, and and so select Winver from the listing of results. You'll see the version and build of Windows.
   Non running Windows eleven? Learn how to update your device at update Windows.

2. Use the Activation troubleshooter to resolve uncomplicated errors. For more info, see Attempt the Activation troubleshooter below.

3. If y'all're still getting an error, bank check the listing of error codes beneath and follow the suggested steps to resolve information technology.

4. Make sure the error hasn't changed. Sometimes when yous run the Activation troubleshooter or endeavour to activate, the error code and bulletin volition change. If the error lawmaking has changed, wait up the new code below and follow the recommended steps. (If you're getting an error lawmaking that isn't listed on this folio, contact customer back up.)

Not running Windows 11 notwithstanding? Meet Activate Windows or Activate Windows 7 or Windows eight.1.

Try the Activation troubleshooter

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

You must be an ambassador to utilize this selection. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.

Set up common errors

The following are some of the almost common activation errors with possible solutions for Windows xi. If y'all're getting an fault lawmaking that isn't listed on this folio, contact client support.

If yous upgraded to Windows 11 for costless and your device isn't activated, make sure yous're running the latest version of Windows 11. This version includes improvements to activation and troubleshooting activation errors. For more info about how to keep Windows up to engagement, run into Windows Update: FAQ.

• For more info about how activation works in Windows eleven or Windows 10, meet Activate Windows.

• For more info about how to actuate Windows 7 or Windows 8.ane including how to actuate either by telephone, run across Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

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 find a matching license the side by side time you start your device. If Windows was preinstalled on the device and you accept fabricated a alter such as replacing the motherboard, you'll need a new license. To purchase a new Windows license, Start > Settings > System > Activation , so select Go to Microsoft Store. Open Activation settings If you have a Windows product key you used on your device earlier the hardware change, enter it by selecting Outset > Settings > Arrangement > Activation, and then selecting Alter production fundamental. Additionally, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License after a hardware alter. You lot'll need to exist signed in to the same Microsoft account before making the hardware change and to employ the exception path. To access this exception path, select Showtime > Settings > System > Activation, and and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter can't resolve the result, you'll run into a link to reactivate after a hardware change. Select it to follow this path. For more than info, run across Reactivating Windows after a hardware change.
The production primal used on this device didn't piece of work with this edition of Windows. Yous might demand to go far affect with the shop or company yous bought Windows from, enter a different production fundamental, or go to the Store to purchase 18-carat Windows. 0xC004F212	When you reinstall Windows 11 using a digital license, you lot're asked to choose which edition to install. If you choose an edition other than the i you're licensed to use, you may receive this fault. If you think you installed the wrong edition, select First > Settings > System > Activation, and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter detects a valid Windows 11 digital license for an edition not currently installed, it will allow you know and prove y'all how to install the correct edition. Open Activation settings
Windows reported that no product key was constitute on your device. 0xC004F213	A Windows license is associated with your device hardware. If you make significant hardware changes, such equally replacing your motherboard, Windows won't be able to find a matching license the next time you get-go your device. If Windows was preinstalled on the device and yous take made a change such equally replacing the motherboard, you'll need a new license. To buy a new Windows license, select Outset > Settings > Organization > Activation , and then select Go to Microsoft Store. Open Activation settings If you have a Windows product key you used on your device before the hardware change, enter it by selecting Start > Settings > System > Activation, and then selecting Change product key. In addition, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License after a hardware change. You lot'll need to be signed in to the same 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 tin can't resolve the issue, yous'll meet a link to reactivate later on a hardware change. Select it to follow this path. For more info, see Reactivating Windows after a hardware modify.
"Your Windows License Will Expire Presently" alert	This may occur if you have a volume license client installed. Windows 11 Pro book license clients are used by large organizations that deploy Windows eleven to hundreds or thousands of computers. In this situation, activation is typically managed by your arrangement, and yous'll need to contact your system administrator for aid. For more info, see Troubleshooting Windows license expiration problems.
0x803f7001	If you encounter fault code 0x803F7001, information technology means that a valid Windows 11 license couldn't exist found to activate Windows on your device. Here'south how to activate Windows: Select Get-go  > Settings  > Organization  > Activation . If you accept a valid product key, select Change production key, and so enter the 25-character production key. If you don't take a valid product central, 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 Certificate of Authenticity (COA) fastened to the dorsum or bottom of your device. For assist finding your production primal, run into Find your Windows production primal. For more info on how to troubleshoot error code 0x803F7001, come across Set Windows activation error 0x803F7001.
0x800704cF	This error means nosotros didn't find a valid Windows license for your device. You lot must use a valid production key to activate Windows. Your product key should exist in the confirmation email 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 bottom of your device. For help finding your product primal, see Find your Windows product key. If you lot have a valid product key, use information technology to activate Windows: Select Outset > Settings  > System  > Activation . Select Change product central, and then enter the 25-grapheme product key. Open Activation settings If you've made a major change to your device's hardware, such every bit a motherboard replacement, run the Windows Activation troubleshooter located on the activation settings folio. Notation 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 almost how to activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 see Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. If you're looking for info well-nigh how to activate Windows 11 run into Activate 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 production key that can't be used to actuate Windows. Enter a unlike product key or purchase a new product key. You upgraded to Windows 11, but the activation servers were decorated. If you upgraded from an activated copy of Windows vii or Windows 8.one, your copy of Windows 11 volition exist automatically activated, or you can wait a while and then select Activate. If y'all continue to accept problems with activation, contact client support. You upgraded to Windows 11 using the gratuitous upgrade offer, just Windows 11 isn't activated after a reinstall. Your copy of Windows eleven should automatically be activated as long as you lot didn't make whatever significant hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard). If you continue to have problems with activation, contact customer support.
0xC004C003	You may encounter this error considering the Windows xi production key you entered isn't valid. Production 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'southward marked equally not valid. To actuate Windows, you'll demand to provide a different Windows central unique to your device. If you bought a device from a reseller of Windows 11 and expected the central to exist valid, contact the reseller. If your device was purchased with Windows 11 preinstalled and you received this activation error upon turning it on for the first fourth dimension, contact your device manufacturer. If your feel with your device is different from those listed above, try the following: Run the Windows Activation Troubleshooter: Select Offset > Settings  > Organisation  > Activation  and and then selectTroubleshoot. Open up Activation settings Check to see if you take a paper copy of your Windows 25-character product cardinal you lot tin can enter to activate Windows xi. If your device was recently repaired at an contained repair facility, contact them to meet 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 lot might see this fault if you entered an invalid product key or a product key 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 support person for more info about how to activate Windows.
0xC004F210	Y'all might see this fault if you entered a product key for a different edition of Windows than the edition installed on your device. You might also come across this error if y'all previously upgraded to Windows xi, but the electric current edition of Windows installed on your device doesn't lucifer the edition of your digital license. Yous tin 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 assist you install the correct edition of Windows on your device. For more info, come across Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0xC004E016, 0xC004F210	You might see this error if you entered a product fundamental for a different version or edition of Windows. For example, a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows 11can't exist used to activate Windows 11 Home or Windows xi Cadre 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 come across this error if yous're not connected to the cyberspace or your firewall settings are preventing Windows from completing the activation procedure online. Make certain that you're connected to the internet and your firewall isn't blocking Windows from activating. If y'all're yet having problems, attempt to activate Windows past phone. In the search box on the taskbar, blazon SLUI 04, select SLUI 04 from the listing of results, and and then follow the instructions on the screen to activate Windows. Note:If y'all're running Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, yous must actuate Windows over the internet—phone activation and SLUI 04 tin't be used. See How to activate Windows 11 Pro for Workstations and Windows 11 Pro EDU.
0xC004E028	You might see this mistake if you try to activate a device that is already in the process of activation. Your device should be activated after the first request is completed.
0x8007267C	You might come across this error if y'all're not connected to the internet or the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Make certain that y'all're continued to the net 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 run across this error if the product cardinal has already been used on another device, or it's beingness used on more than devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. To fix the problem, buy a product central for each one of your devices to actuate Windows on them. If you're using Windows 11, you tin buy Windows from the Microsoft Store: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Get to Microsoft Shop, so follow the instructions to purchase Windows eleven. Open up Activation settings Notes: If yous don't see Become to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization's back up person. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and yous accept a valid product key, endeavor to activate Windows by telephone. In the search box on the taskbar, blazon SLUI 04, select SLUI 04 from the list of results, and then follow the instructions on the screen to activate Windows. For more than info virtually reactivating Windows xi (Version 1607 or later) afterward a hardware change, see Reactivating Windows after a hardware change. If you're running Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows xi Pro for Workstations, you must actuate Windows over the internet—phone activation and SLUI 04 tin't be used. Larn more most Windows xi Pro EDU or Windows 11 Pro for Workstations.
0xC004F00F	You might see this error if you entered a production key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro. Enter a product key that matches the edition of Windows on your device.
0xC004C020	This fault 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 problem, you might demand to use a different product key to actuate Windows on your device. Contact your organisation's support person for more info.
0x8007232B, 0xC004F074, 0xC004F038, 0x8007007B	You might see this error if you entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows 11 Domicile or Windows 11 Pro. Try inbound a product key that matches the edition of Windows on your device. Or, you lot might see this mistake if y'all're trying to activate your work device just aren't continued to your workplace's network. If you're connected to your work network and still encounter this mistake, you might need to change the network settings. Contact your organisation'south support person for more info. If your organization doesn't have a support person, you lot might demand to enter your product key over again: Select Start > Settings  > System  > Activation . Select Change production key, and then type your 25-character product key. Open Activation settings You might be asked for an admin countersign or to confirm your choice.
0x80072F8F	Y'all 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 product key. To verify the engagement and time, select Start > Settings  > Time & language > Engagement & time. Verify engagement and fourth dimension in Settings To cheque your internet connectedness: In the search box on the taskbar, type network troubleshooter, then select Identify and repair network problems from the list of results. Follow the instructions to prepare whatever problems with the network. If the network troubleshooter didn't find any problems with your network connection, try restarting your device to meet if that fixes the problem.
0xC004E003	You lot might see this error after installing third-party software that changed system files. Windows activation needs certain system files to complete activation. You can effort to restore the organisation files back to an earlier point in time. This removes any software you installed after that point in time without affecting your personal files. For more info, meet the section nearly how to restore from a arrangement restore bespeak in Recovery options in Windows.
0x80004005	Select Start  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter. For more info almost the troubleshooter, come across Using the Activation troubleshooter. Open Activation settings If this doesn't piece of work, yous 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 look a few minutes and then try the post-obit Windows eleven Pro License Recovery steps: Select Get-go > Settings  > Organisation  > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter. Open up Activation settings When the troubleshooter is complete, select Become to Microsoft Store to launch the Microsoft Store app. If the Microsoft Store app shows there was a problem, select Attempt over again. After a few minutes, you should see a message that thanking you for activating 18-carat Windows, followed by another message showing that Windows was activated. For more than info near the troubleshooter, meet Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0x80070652	This error tin occur if the update components are missing or corrupted on the computer. This error might also occur due to poor network connectivity received past the system. Use the Windows update troubleshooter to cheque for the corrupted or missing updates or components. Running the troubleshooter will help discover and in some cases fix the event. Besides, check the strength of your cyberspace connection.
All other error codes	Go to Windows Aid, enter the mistake lawmaking in the Search for Aid box at the elevation-right, and run the search. Browse through the search results advisedly to make sure you endeavor only those that apply to your situation.

Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn't been used on more than devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. This article will help you troubleshoot and gear up common activation errors in Windows.

For help finding your product key, see Find your Windows product cardinal. For troubleshooting and other info virtually updating Windows ten, see Windows Update: FAQ or Troubleshoot bug updating Windows. For info on upgrading to Windows ten, run into Upgrade to Windows: FAQ.

If you're having problem activating Windows 10, follow these steps to fix activation errors:

1. Ostend that your device is upwards to date and running Windows ten, version 1607 or later. In the search box on the taskbar, type winver, and then select Winver from the listing of results. You'll see the version and build of Windows.
   Non running Windows 10, version 1607 or after? Learn how to update your device at update Windows ten.

2. Employ the Activation troubleshooter to resolve uncomplicated errors. For more info, encounter Try the Activation troubleshooter beneath.

3. If you're nonetheless getting an error, cheque the list of fault codes below and follow the suggested steps to resolve it.

4. Make sure the mistake hasn't inverse. Sometimes when you run the Activation troubleshooter or attempt to activate, the error code and message will change. If the mistake 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 page, contact customer support.)

Not running Windows 10 yet? See Activate Windows seven or Windows eight.1.

Endeavour the Activation troubleshooter

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

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

Set common errors

The post-obit are some of the about common activation errors with possible solutions for Windows ten. If you lot're getting an mistake lawmaking that isn't listed on this page, contact customer support.

If y'all upgraded to Windows 10 for free and your device isn't activated, make certain 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 up to date, see Windows Update: FAQ.

• For more than info about how activation works in Windows x, run across Activate Windows.

• For more info about how to activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.ane, including how to activate either by telephone, see Activate Windows 7 or Windows viii.ane.

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 brand meaning hardware changes, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows won't exist able to discover a matching license the next fourth dimension you lot start your device. If Windows was preinstalled on the device and yous have made a alter such as replacing the motherboard, you'll demand a new license. To purchase a new Windows license, Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation , and then select Go to Microsoft Store. Open Activation settings If you have a Windows product key you used on your device before the hardware modify, enter it past selecting Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and then selecting Modify product central. Additionally, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License after a hardware alter. You lot'll need to exist signed in to the same Microsoft account before making the hardware change and to use the exception path. To access this exception path, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, so select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter can't resolve the upshot, you'll see a link to reactivate after a hardware change. Select information technology to follow this path. For more info, see Reactivating Windows after a hardware modify.
The production key used on this device didn't work with this edition of Windows. You might need to go far bear upon with the store or company you bought Windows from, enter a dissimilar product cardinal, or get to the Store to buy genuine Windows. 0xC004F212	When you reinstall Windows 10 using a digital license, y'all're asked to cull which edition to install. If you cull an edition other than the ane you're licensed to use, you may receive this error. If you remember you installed the wrong edition, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter detects a valid Windows 10 digital license for an edition not currently installed, it will let you know and evidence yous how to install the correct edition. Open 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 brand significant hardware changes, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows won't be able to discover a matching license the next fourth dimension y'all beginning 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 Outset > Settings > Update & Security > Activation , and then select Get to Microsoft Store. Open Activation settings If you take a Windows product primal you used on your device earlier the hardware change, enter information technology by selecting Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and then selecting Change product fundamental. In add-on, Microsoft provides an exception path for transferring a Windows License after a hardware modify. You'll need to exist signed in to the same Microsoft account before making the hardware alter and to use the exception path. To access this exception path, select Kickoff > Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and then select Troubleshoot. If the troubleshooter tin can't resolve the result, y'all'll see a link to reactivate later a hardware change. Select it to follow this path. For more info, meet Reactivating Windows subsequently a hardware change.
"Your Windows License Volition Expire Soon" warning	This may occur if you lot accept a book license customer installed. Windows 10 Pro volume license clients are used by big organizations that deploy Windows 10 to hundreds or thousands of computers. In this state of affairs, activation is typically managed past your arrangement, and you'll demand to contact your system ambassador for help. For more info, run into Troubleshooting Windows license expiration problems.
0x803f7001	If you see error lawmaking 0x803F7001, it means that a valid Windows x license couldn't be institute to actuate Windows on your device. Here'southward how to activate Windows: Select Offset  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . If you have a valid product central, select Change product primal, and then enter the 25-character product key. If y'all don't accept a valid product key, select Go to Microsoft Store, and follow the instructions to buy a digital license for Windows. Open up Activation settings Annotation:Your production key should be in the confirmation electronic mail yous received later on buying Windows, included with the packaging that came with your device, or on the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) attached to the back or bottom of your device. For aid finding your product central, see Find your Windows production primal. For more info on how to troubleshoot fault lawmaking 0x803F7001, see Fix Windows activation error 0x803F7001.
0x800704cF	This fault means we didn't discover a valid Windows license for your device. You must apply a valid product key to actuate Windows. Your product key should exist in the confirmation electronic mail 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 fundamental, run across Discover your Windows production key. If you have a valid production key, utilize it to activate Windows: Select Get-go > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character production key. Open Activation settings If yous've made a major modify to your device's hardware, such as a motherboard replacement, run the Windows Activation troubleshooter located on the activation settings page. Note that you lot might be asked to go through the reactivation procedure. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter. Note:If yous're looking for info most how to activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, see Actuate Windows 7 or Windows 8.i.
0xC004C060, 0xC004C4A2, 0xC004C4A2, 0x803FA067L, 0xC004C001, 0xC004C004, 0xC004F004, 0xC004C007, 0xC004F005, 0xC004C00F, 0xC004C010, 0xC004C00E, 0xC004C4A4, 0xC004C4A5, 0xC004B001, 0xC004F010, 0xC004F050	Reasons why you lot might encounter these errors: You entered a product cardinal that can't be used to activate Windows. Enter a different product key or buy a new product key. You upgraded to Windows 10, but the activation servers were busy. If yous upgraded from an activated copy of Windows 7 or Windows eight.one, your copy of Windows 10 volition exist automatically activated, or you tin can wait a while and then select Activate. If you go on to have bug with activation, contact customer back up. You lot upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, but Windows 10 isn't activated after a reinstall. Your copy of Windows 10 should automatically be activated equally long as you lot didn't make any significant hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard). If you continue to have issues with activation, contact customer back up.
0xC004C003	You may see this error because the Windows x product cardinal you entered isn't valid. Production 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, information technology'southward marked every bit not valid. To actuate Windows, you'll need to provide a different Windows cardinal unique to your device. If you bought a device from a reseller of Windows 10 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 it on for the showtime time, contact your device manufacturer. If your experience with your device is different from those listed in a higher place, try the following: Run the Windows 10 Activation Troubleshooter: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation  and then selectTroubleshoot. Open Activation settings Cheque to see if y'all have a newspaper re-create of your Windows 25-character product key you can enter to activate Windows 10. If your device was recently repaired at an independent repair facility, contact them to see if the repairs require a new Windows ten license. If the device is new and has never been activated, contact your device manufacturer.
0xC004F034	You lot might see this fault if you entered an invalid product key or a product key for a unlike version of Windows. Enter a valid product key 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'due south back up person for more info about how to activate Windows.
0xC004F210	You might run across this error if you entered a product key for a different edition of Windows than the edition installed on your device. You might also see this error if you lot previously upgraded to Windows ten, only the current edition of Windows installed on your device doesn't match the edition of your digital license. You tin either enter a valid product primal 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 ten (Version 1607 or later on), the Activation troubleshooter can help you lot install the correct edition of Windows on your device. For more than info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0xC004E016, 0xC004F210	Y'all might meet this error if you entered a product key for a dissimilar version or edition of Windows. For example, a production cardinal for the Enterprise edition of Windows 10 can't be used to activate Windows 10 Habitation or Windows 10 Cadre editions. Enter a product key that matches the version and edition of Windows installed on your device or buy a new re-create of Windows from the Microsoft Store.
0xC004FC03	You might see this error if you lot're not continued to the internet or your firewall settings are preventing Windows from completing the activation process online. Make sure that you're connected to the internet and your firewall isn't blocking Windows from activating. If you're still having problems, try to activate Windows past phone. 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 activate Windows. Note:If you lot're running Windows 10 Pro EDU or Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, yous must activate Windows over the internet—phone activation and SLUI 04 tin can't exist used. Encounter How to activate Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows ten Pro EDU.
0xC004E028	You might encounter this error if you endeavor to activate a device that is already in the process of activation. Your device should be activated after the first asking is completed.
0x8007267C	You might see this mistake if yous're not continued to the internet or the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Make certain that you lot'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	Yous might see this mistake if the product key has already been used on some other device, or it'south being used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms let. To fix the problem, purchase a product cardinal for each one of your devices to actuate Windows on them. If you're using Windows ten, you can buy Windows from the Microsoft Store: Select Starting time > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Go to Microsoft Store, then follow the instructions to buy Windows ten. Open up Activation settings Notes: If you don't run across Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation folio, contact your organisation's support person. If yous fabricated a substantial hardware changes to your device (such equally replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product cardinal, try to actuate Windows past phone. In the search box on the taskbar, blazon SLUI 04, select SLUI 04 from the list of results, and and then follow the instructions on the screen to actuate Windows. For more info most reactivating Windows 10 (Version 1607 or subsequently) later on a hardware change, run into Reactivating Windows later a hardware alter. 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 tin can't exist used. Learn more about Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows xi Pro for Workstations.
0xC004F00F	You might encounter this error if yous entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. Enter a product cardinal that matches the edition of Windows on your device.
0xC004C020	This fault 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 gear up the problem, you might demand to employ a different production key to activate Windows on your device. Contact your organization's back up person for more info.
0x8007232B, 0xC004F074, 0xC004F038, 0x8007007B	You might see this fault if you lot entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows 10 Domicile or Windows 10 Pro. Try entering a product key that matches the edition of Windows on your device. Or, you lot might meet this fault if yous're trying to activate your work device but aren't connected to your workplace'southward network. If y'all're connected to your work network and still meet this error, yous might need to change the network settings. Contact your organization's support person for more than info. If your organization doesn't take a support person, you might need to enter your production primal over again: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation . Select Change production primal, then type your 25-character product key. Open Activation settings Y'all might be asked for an admin countersign or to confirm your choice.
0x80072F8F	You might run into this error if the date and time for the device is wrong, or Windows has trouble connecting to the online activation service and can't verify your production cardinal. To verify the date and time, select Start > Settings  > Time & language > Appointment & time. Verify date and time in Settings To check your net connectedness: In the search box on the taskbar, type network troubleshooter, and so select Identify and repair network problems from the list of results. Follow the instructions to ready any issues with the network. If the network troubleshooter didn't observe any problems with your network connection, try restarting your device to run into if that fixes the problem.
0xC004E003	You might encounter this error after installing tertiary-party software that changed system files. Windows activation needs certain arrangement files to consummate activation. Yous can try to restore the organisation files dorsum to an earlier point in time. This removes whatsoever software you installed later that signal in time without affecting your personal files. For more than info, see the department about how to restore from a system restore signal in Recovery options in Windows.
0x80004005	Select Start  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation , and so 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, run into the section in Recovery options in Windows.
0x87e10bc6	An error occurred with our activation server or licensing service. Delight look a few minutes and then try the following Windows ten Pro License Recovery steps: Select Start > Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation , then select Troubleshoot to run the Activation troubleshooter. Open up Activation settings When the troubleshooter is complete, select Become to Microsoft Store to launch the Microsoft Shop app. If the Microsoft Store app shows there was a problem, select Endeavour again. After a few minutes, you should see a message that thanking yous for activating genuine Windows, followed by some other message showing that Windows was activated. For more info about the troubleshooter, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.
0x80070652	This error can occur if the update components are missing or corrupted on the reckoner. This mistake might also occur due to poor network connectivity received past the organisation. Use the Windows update troubleshooter to check for the corrupted or missing updates or components. Running the troubleshooter will help observe and in some cases gear up the issue. Also, check the force of your internet connection.
All other mistake codes	Get to Windows Assist, enter the mistake code in the Search for Aid box at the peak-right, and run the search. Browse through the search results advisedly to make sure you effort just those that utilize to your state of affairs.

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