Have you upgraded to Windows 11/10 and not been able to explore all features because of activation errors? There are some common activation errors that can show up on your newly installed Windows. Learn what this activation error means, common Windows 11/10 activation errors and how to fix them below.
If you upgrade to Windows 11/10, the new OS will take the product key and activation details from your earlier OS. These are then saved on Microsoft servers, along with your PC details. If you clean install Windows the first time, you may face activation problems. If you performed an upgrade the first time, activated Windows, and then clean-installed Windows on the same PC, then there will be no activation issues as the OS will pull activation details from Microsoft servers.
Fix Windows 11 Activation Errors
We couldn’t activate Windows 11
Genuine Validation detected tampered Windows binaries. (Error code: 0xC004C4AE)
If you are using a third-party application to add a display language that is not currently supported by Windows you might get the above error. To fix, restore your PC to an earlier point in time to undo the changes that were made to Windows.
Read: Troubleshoot Volume Activation error codes and error messages.
The Software Licensing Service determined that this specified product key can only be used for upgrading, not for clean installations. (Error code: 0xC004F061)
The above activation error occurs if a previous version of Windows was not installed on your PC before entering a product key to upgrade to Windows 10. To continue the upgrade process, you should have Windows 8 or Windows 7 already on your PC.
Read: Troubleshoot MAK Activation errors and issues.
A networking problem has occurred while activating your copy of Windows. (Error code: 0xC004FC03)
This activation error occurs when your PC is not connected to the Internet, or the firewall settings on your PC is preventing Windows from finishing the activation process online. In this case, make sure you are connected to the Internet and that the firewall is not blocking Windows from activating. If you still encounter this problem, you could try activating Windows via phone.
The activation server reported that the product key has exceeded its unlock limit. (Error code: 0xC004C008)
The error occurs if the product key which you are trying to use has already been used on a different PC, or it is being used on more than one PC than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. Fix this activation problem by buying a product key for each one of your PCs in order to activate Windows on them.
You can buy a product key from the Windows Store by following these steps:
- Click on Start and then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
- Choose Go to Store, and follow the shown instructions to buy Windows.
This product key didn’t work. (Error code: 0xC004C003)
The above activation error commonly occurs if you are using an invalid product key. You will have to buy a new product key. If you purchased a PC with Windows pre-installed, you would have to contact the PC manufacturer for the original key.
The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit. (Error code: 0xC004C020)
This activation error occurs when a Volume License (a license which is bought from Microsoft by a business to install Windows on multiple PCs) has been used on more PCs than specified in Microsoft Software License Terms. To fix this problem, you might want to use a different product key to activate Windows on your PC. Your organization’s support person could help.
DNS name does not exist. (Error code: 0x8007232B)
Are you trying to activate your work PC that is not connected to your workplace network? Make sure you are connected to the correct network, then apply the product key.
The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. (Error code: 0x8007007B)
If you see the activation error above even when you are connected to the work network, contact your organization’s support person to change your network settings.
In case if there are no support persons in your organization, you may want to enter your product key again by following these steps:
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Click on ‘Start’ and then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
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Select Change product key, and enter the 25-character product key.
Note: You might get a prompt asking for an admin password or to confirm your choice.
A security error occurred. (Error code: 0x80072F8F)
You might see this activation error if your computer’s date and time are set incorrectly or Windows is having trouble connecting to the online activation service, failing to verify your product key.
To verify your PC’s date and time, follow these steps:
- Click on ‘Start’ , select Settings > Time & language > Date & time
- Make sure that your PC is set to the correct date and time.
To check your Internet connection, follow these instructions:
- Type “network troubleshooter” in the search box on the taskbar, and then choose Identify and repair network problems.
- Following the on-screen instructions can fix any problems with your network.
In case your network troubleshooter didn’t detect any problems with the network connection, try rebooting your PC to check if that fixes the problem.
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license evaluation failed. (Error code: 0xC004E003)
You might see the above activation error after installing third-party software that may have altered system files. Windows activation requires certain system files to finish the activation process. Try to restore your PC’s system files to an earlier point in time, which removes any software that you installed after the specified point in time without affecting your personal files.
Unspecified error. (Error code: 0x80004005)
If you are getting “Unspecified error” as an activation error, click on ‘Start’ and then choose Settings >Update & security > Activation, and select Activate Windows to try and manually activate your PC. If it didn’t work, you would have to reset your PC.
Windows 10 isn’t activated after upgrading for free from Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update
If you encounter a non-activated state after upgrading to Windows 10 for free, follow the instructions:
- Click on Start and then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
- Choose Go to Store and check if you could see a valid license available for your device. If a valid license isn’t available, you will have to buy Windows from Store.
If there is no Go to Store option on your Activation page, contact your organization’s support.
Read: Troubleshoot KMS Activation on Windows Server.
Source: Microsoft.
Windows Activation Error Codes and Messages
Error “0xC004B001” : “The activation server determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004B002” : “The activation server determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004B003” : “The activation server determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004B004” : “The activation server determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004B005” : “The activation server determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004B006” : “The activation server determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004B007” : “The activation server reported that the computer could not connect to the activation server.”
Error “0xC004B008” : “The activation server determined that the computer could not be activated.”
Error “0xC004B009” : “The activation server determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004B011” : “The activation server determined that your computer clock time is not correct. You must correct your clock before you can activate.”
Error “0xC004B100” : “The activation server determined that the computer could not be activated.”
Error “0xC004C001” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C002” : “The activation server determined there is a problem with the specified product key.”
Error “0xC004C003” : “The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked.”
Error “0xC004C004” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C005” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C006” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C007” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C008” : “The activation server determined that the specified product key could not be used.”
Error “0xC004C009” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C00A” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C00B” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C00C” : “The activation server experienced an error.”
Error “0xC004C00D” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C00E” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C00F” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C010” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C011” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C012” : “The activation server experienced a network error.”
Error “0xC004C013” : “The activation server experienced an error.”
Error “0xC004C014” : “The activation server experienced an error.”
Error “0xC004C020” : “The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit.”
Error “0xC004C021” : “The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key extension limit has been exceeded.”
Error “0xC004C022” : “The activation server reported that the re-issuance limit was not found.”
Error “0xC004C023” : “The activation server reported that the override request was not found.”
Error “0xC004C016” : “The activation server reported that the specified product key cannot be used for online activation.”
Error “0xC004C017” : “The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked for this geographic location.”
Error “0xC004C015” : “The activation server experienced an error.”
Error “0xC004C050” : “The activation server experienced a general error.”
Error “0xC004C030” : “The activation server reported that time based activation attempted before start date.”
Error “0xC004C031” : “The activation server reported that time based activation attempted after end date.”
Error “0xC004C032” : “The activation server reported that new time based activation not available.”
Error “0xC004C033” : “The activation server reported that time based product key not configured for activation.”
Error “0xC004C04F” : “The activation server reported that no business rules available to activate specified product key.”
Error “0xC004C700” : “The activation server reported that business rule cound not find required input.”
Error “0xC004C750” : “The activation server reported that NULL value specified for business property name and Id.”
Error “0xC004C751” : “The activation server reported that property name specifies unknown property.”
Error “0xC004C752” : “The activation server reported that property Id specifies unknown property.”
Error “0xC004C755” : “The activation server reported that it failed to update product key binding.”
Error “0xC004C756” : “The activation server reported that it failed to insert product key binding.”
Error “0xC004C757” : “The activation server reported that it failed to delete product key binding.”
Error “0xC004C758” : “The activation server reported that it failed to process input XML for product key bindings.”
Error “0xC004C75A” : “The activation server reported that it failed to insert product key property.”
Error “0xC004C75B” : “The activation server reported that it failed to update product key property.”
Error “0xC004C75C” : “The activation server reported that it failed to delete product key property.”
Error “0xC004C764” : “The activation server reported that the product key type is unknown.”
Error “0xC004C770” : “The activation server reported that the product key type is being used by another user.”
Error “0xC004C780” : “The activation server reported that it failed to insert product key record.”
Error “0xC004C781” : “The activation server reported that it failed to update product key record.”
Error “0xC004C401” : “The Vista Genuine Advantage Service determined that the installation is not genuine.”
Error “0xC004C600” : “The Vista Genuine Advantage Service determined that the installation is not genuine.”
Error “0xC004C801” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C802” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C803” : “The activation server determined the specified product key has been revoked.”
Error “0xC004C804” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C805” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C810” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C811” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C812” : “The activation server determined that the specified product key has exceeded its activation count.”
Error “0xC004C813” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C814” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C815” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004C816” : “The activation server reported that the specified product key cannot be used for online activation.”
Error “0xC004E001” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the specified context is invalid.”
Error “0xC004E002” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store contains inconsistent data.”
Error “0xC004E003” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that license evaluation failed.”
Error “0xC004E004” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license has not been evaluated.”
Error “0xC004E005” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not activated.”
Error “0xC004E006” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license contains invalid data.”
Error “0xC004E007” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store does not contain the requested license.”
Error “0xC004E008” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is invalid.”
Error “0xC004E009” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store is not initialized.”
Error “0xC004E00A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store is already initialized.”
Error “0xC004E00B” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is invalid.”
Error “0xC004E00C” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be opened or created.”
Error “0xC004E00D” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be written.”
Error “0xC004E00E” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store could not read the license file.”
Error “0xC004E00F” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is corrupted.”
Error “0xC004E010” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is missing.”
Error “0xC004E011” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store contains an invalid license file.”
Error “0xC004E012” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store failed to start synchronization properly.”
Error “0xC004E013” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store failed to synchronize properly.”
Error “0xC004E014” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is invalid.”
Error “0xC004E015” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that license consumption failed.”
Error “0xC004E016” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004E017” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004E018” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004E019” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that validation of the specified product key failed.”
Error “0xC004E01A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that invalid add-on information was found.”
Error “0xC004E01B” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that not all hardware information could be collected.”
Error “0xC004E01C” : “This evaluation product key is no longer valid.”
Error “0xC004E01D” : “The new product key cannot be used on this installation of Windows. Type a different product key. (CD-AB)”
Error “0xC004E01E” : “The new product key cannot be used on this installation of Windows. Type a different product key. (AB-AB)”
Error “0xC004E01F” : “The new product key cannot be used on this installation of Windows. Type a different product key. (AB-CD)”
Error “0xC004E020” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that there is a mismatched between a policy value and information stored in the OtherInfo section.”
Error “0xC004E021” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Genuine information contained in the license is not consistent.”
Error “0xC004E022” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the secure store id value in license does not match with the current value.”
Error “0x8004E101” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store file version is invalid.”
Error “0x8004E102” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store contains an invalid descriptor table.”
Error “0x8004E103” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store contains a token with an invalid header/footer.”
Error “0x8004E104” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that a Token Store token has an invalid name.”
Error “0x8004E105” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that a Token Store token has an invalid extension.”
Error “0x8004E106” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store contains a duplicate token.”
Error “0x8004E107” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that a token in the Token Store has a size mismatch.”
Error “0x8004E108” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that a token in the Token Store contains an invalid hash.”
Error “0x8004E109” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store was unable to read a token.”
Error “0x8004E10A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store was unable to write a token.”
Error “0x8004E10B” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store attempted an invalid file operation.”
Error “0x8004E10C” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that there is no active transaction.”
Error “0x8004E10D” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store file header is invalid.”
Error “0x8004E10E” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that a Token Store token descriptor is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F001” : “The Software Licensing Service reported an internal error.”
Error “0xC004F002” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that rights consumption failed.”
Error “0xC004F003” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the required license could not be found.”
Error “0xC004F004” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key does not match the range defined in the license.”
Error “0xC004F005” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key does not match the product key for the license.”
Error “0xC004F006” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the signature file for the license is not available.”
Error “0xC004F007” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be found.”
Error “0xC004F008” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be found.”
Error “0xC004F009” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the grace period expired.”
Error “0xC004F00A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application ID does not match the application ID for the license.”
Error “0xC004F00B” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product identification data is not available.”
Error “0x4004F00C” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid grace period.”
Error “0x4004F00D” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid out of tolerance grace period.”
Error “0xC004F00E” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the license could not be used by the current version of the security processor component.”
Error “0xC004F00F” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the hardware ID binding is beyond the level of tolerance.”
Error “0xC004F010” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F011” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license file is not installed.”
Error “0xC004F012” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the call has failed because the value for the input key was not found.”
Error “0xC004F013” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that there is no permission to run the software.”
Error “0xC004F014” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not available.”
Error “0xC004F015” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not installed.”
Error “0xC004F016” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the request is not supported.”
Error “0xC004F017” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not installed.”
Error “0xC004F018” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license does not contain valid location data for the activation server.”
Error “0xC004F019” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the requested event ID is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F01A” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the requested event is not registered with the service.”
Error “0xC004F01B” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the event ID is already registered.”
Error “0xC004F01C” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not installed.”
Error “0xC004F01D” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the verification of the license failed.”
Error “0xC004F01E” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the input data type does not match the data type in the license.”
Error “0xC004F01F” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F020” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the license package is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F021” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the validity period of the license has expired.”
Error “0xC004F022” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license authorization failed.”
Error “0xC004F023” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F024” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F025” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the action requires administrator privilege.”
Error “0xC004F026” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the required data is not found.”
Error “0xC004F027” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is tampered.”
Error “0xC004F028” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the policy cache is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F029” : “The Software Licensing Service cannot be started in the current OS mode.”
Error “0xC004F02A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F02C” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the format for the offline activation data is incorrect.”
Error “0xC004F02D” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect.”
Error “0xC004F02E” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is not supported.”
Error “0xC004F02F” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the length of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect.”
Error “0xC004F030” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the Installation ID (IID) or the Confirmation ID (CID) could not been saved.”
Error “0xC004F031” : “The Installation ID (IID) and the Confirmation ID (CID) do not match. Please confirm the IID and reacquire a new CID if necessary.”
Error “0xC004F032” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the binding data is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F033” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not allowed to be installed. Please see the eventlog for details.”
Error “0xC004F034” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be found or was invalid.”
Error “0xC004F035” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated with a Volume license product key. Volume-licensed systems require upgrading from a qualifying operating system. Please contact your system administrator or use a different type of key.”
Error “0xC004F038” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The count reported by your Key Management Service (KMS) is insufficient.
Error “0xC004F039” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The Key Management Service (KMS) is not enabled.”
Error “0x4004F040” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer was activated but the owner should verify the Product Use Rights.”
Error “0xC004F041” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the Key Management Service (KMS) is not activated. KMS needs to be activated.
Error “0xC004F042” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the specified Key Management Service (KMS) cannot be used.”
Error “0xC004F047” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the proxy policy has not been updated.”
Error “0xC004F04D” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the Installation ID (IID) or the Confirmation ID (CID) is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F04F” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that license management information was not found in the licenses.”
Error “0xC004F050” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F051” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is blocked.”
Error “0xC004F052” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the licenses contain duplicated properties.”
Error “0xC004F053” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the license is invalid. The license contains an override policy that is not configured properly.”
Error “0xC004F054” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that license management information has duplicated data.”
Error “0xC004F055” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the base SKU is not available.”
Error “0xC004F056” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated using the Key Management Service (KMS).”
Error “0xC004F057” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer BIOS is missing a required license.”
Error “0xC004F058” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer BIOS is missing a required license.”
Error “0xC004F059” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that a license in the computer BIOS is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F060” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the license package is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F061” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that this specified product key can only be used for upgrading, not for clean installations.”
Error “0xC004F062” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that a required license could not be found.”
Error “0xC004F063” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer BIOS is missing a required license.”
Error “0xC004F064” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the non-genuine grace period expired.”
Error “0x4004F065” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid non-genuine grace period.”
Error “0xC004F066” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the genuine information property can not be set before dependent property been set.”
Error “0xC004F067” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the non-genuine grace period expired (type 2).”
Error “0x4004F068” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid non-genuine grace period (type 2).”
Error “0xC004F069” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the product SKU is not found.”
Error “0xC004F06A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the requested operation is not allowed.”
Error “0xC004F06B” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that it is running in a virtual machine. The Key Management Service (KMS) is not supported in this mode.”
Error “0xC004F06C” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The Key Management Service (KMS) determined that the request timestamp is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F071” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the plug-in manifest file is incorrect.”
Error “0xC004F072” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license policies for fast query could not be found.”
Error “0xC004F073” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the license policies for fast query have not been loaded.”
Error “0xC004F074” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. No Key Management Service (KMS) could be contacted. Please see the Application Event Log for additional information.”
Error “0xC004F075” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the operation cannot be completed because the service is stopping.”
Error “0xC004F076” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the requested plug-in cannot be found.”
Error “0xC004F077” : “The Software Licensing Service determined incompatible version of authentication data.”
Error “0xC004F078” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the key is mismatched.”
Error “0xC004F079” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the authentication data is not set.”
Error “0xC004F07A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the verification could not be done.”
Error “0xC004F07B” : “The requested operation is unavailable while the Software Licensing Service is running.”
Error “0xC004F07C” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the computer BIOS is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F200” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that current state is not genuine.”
Error “0xC004F301” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The token-based activation challenge has expired.”
Error “0xC004F302” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that Silent Activation failed. The Software Licensing Service reported that there are no certificates found in the system that could activate the product without user interaction.”
Error “0xC004F303” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the certificate chain could not be built or failed validation.”
Error “0xC004F304” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that required license could not be found.”
Error “0xC004F305” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that there are no certificates found in the system that could activate the product.”
Error “0xC004F306” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that this software edition does not support token-based activation.”
Error “0xC004F307” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. Activation data is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F308” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. Activation data is tampered.”
Error “0xC004F309” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. Activation challenge and response do not match.”
Error “0xC004F30A” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate does not match the conditions in the license.”
Error “0xC004F30B” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the inserted smartcard could not be used to activate the product.”
Error “0xC004F30C” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the token-based activation license content is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F30D” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The thumbprint is invalid.”
Error “0xC004F30E” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The thumbprint does not match any certificate.”
Error “0xC004F30F” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate does not match the criteria specified in the issuance license.”
Error “0xC004F310” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate does not match the trust point identifier (TPID) specified in the issuance license.”
Error “0xC004F311” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. A soft token cannot be used for activation.”
Error “0xC004F312” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate cannot be used because its private key is exportable.”
Error “0xC004F313” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the CNG encryption library could not be loaded. The current certificate may not be available on this version of Windows.”
Error “0xC004FC03” : “A networking problem has occurred while activating your copy of Windows.”
Error “0x4004FC04” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the time-based validity period.”
Error “0x4004FC05” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application has a perpetual grace period.”
Error “0x4004FC06” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid extended grace period.”
Error “0xC004FC07” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that the validity period expired.”
Error “0xC004FE00” : “The Software Licensing Service reported that activation is required to recover from tampering of SL Service trusted store.”
Error “0xC004D101” : “The security processor reported an initialization error.”
Error “0x8004D102” : “The security processor reported that the machine time is inconsistent with the trusted time.”
Error “0xC004D103” : “The security processor reported that an error has occurred.”
Error “0xC004D104” : “The security processor reported that invalid data was used.”
Error “0xC004D105” : “The security processor reported that the value already exists.”
Error “0xC004D107” : “The security processor reported that an insufficient buffer was used.”
Error “0xC004D108” : “The security processor reported that invalid data was used.”
Error “0xC004D109” : “The security processor reported that an invalid call was made.”
Error “0xC004D10A” : “The security processor reported a version mismatch error.”
Error “0x8004D10B” : “The security processor cannot operate while a debugger is attached.”
Error “0xC004D301” : “The security processor reported that the trusted data store was tampered.”
Error “0xC004D302” : “The security processor reported that the trusted data store was rearmed.”
Error “0xC004D303” : “The security processor reported that the trusted store has been recreated.”
Error “0xC004D304” : “The security processor reported that entry key was not found in the trusted data store.”
Error “0xC004D305” : “The security processor reported that the entry key already exists in the trusted data store.”
Error “0xC004D306” : “The security processor reported that the entry key is too big to fit in the trusted data store.”
Error “0xC004D307” : “The security processor reported that the maximum allowed number of re-arms has been exceeded. You must re-install the OS before trying to re-arm again.”
Error “0xC004D308” : “The security processor has reported that entry data size is too big to fit in the trusted data store.”
Error “0xC004D309” : “The security processor has reported that the machine has gone out of hardware tolerance.”
Error “0xC004D30A” : “The security processor has reported that the secure timer already exists.”
Error “0xC004D30B” : “The security processor has reported that the secure timer was not found.”
Error “0xC004D30C” : “The security processor has reported that the secure timer has expired.”
Error “0xC004D30D” : “The security processor has reported that the secure timer name is too long.”
Error “0xC004D30E” : “The security processor reported that the trusted data store is full.”
Error “0xC004D401” : “The security processor reported a system file mismatch error.”
Error “0xC004D402” : “The security processor reported a system file mismatch error.”
Error “0xC004D501” : “The security processor reported an error with the kernel data.”
Error “0xC004D502” : “Kernel Mode Cache is tampered and the restore attempt failed.”
Error “0x4004D601” : “Kernel Mode Cache was not changed.”
Error “0x4004D602” : “Reboot-requiring policies have changed.”
Error “0xC004D701” : “External decryption key was already set for specified feature.”
Error “0xC004D702” : “Error occured during proxy execution.”
Error “0x803FA065” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0x803FA066” : “The activation server determined there is a problem with the specified product key.”
Error “0x803FA067” : “The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked.”
Error “0x803FA068” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid.”
Error “0x803FA06C” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is unsupported.”
Error “0x803FA071” : “The activation server reported that the product key has exceeded its unlock limit.”
Error “0x803FA073” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_DATA_ID).”
Error “0x803FA074” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_DATA).”
Error “0x803FA076” : “The activation server determined the product key is not valid (INVALID_ACTCONFIG_ID).”
Error “0x803FA077” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_KEY_LENGTH).”
Error “0x803FA078” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_KEY_FORMAT).”
Error “0x803FA07A” : “The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid (INVALID_ARGUMENT).”
Error “0x803FA07D” : “The activation server experienced an error (INVALID_BINDING_URI).”
Error “0x803FA07F” : “The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit.”
Error “0x803FA080” : “The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key extension limit has been exceeded.”
Error “0x803FA083” : “The activation server reported that the specified product key cannot be used for online activation.”
Error “0x803FA08D” : “The activation server determined that the version of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect.”
Error “0x803FA08E” : “The activation server reported that the format for the offline activation data is incorrect.”
Error “0x803FA08F” : “The activation server reported that the length of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect.”
Error “0x803FA090” : “The Software Licensing Service determined that the Installation ID (IID) or the Confirmation ID (CID) is invalid.”
Error “0x803FA097” : “The activation server reported that time-based activation attempted before start date.”
Error “0x803FA098” : “The activation server reported that time-based activation attempted after end date.”
Error “0x803FA099” : “The activation server reported that new time-based activation is not available.”
Error “0x803FA09A” : “The activation server reported that the time-based product key is not configured for activation.”
Error “0x803FA0C8” : “The activation server reported that no business rules available to activate specified product key.”
Error “0x803FA0CB” : “The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked for this geographic location.”
Error “0x803FA0D3” : “The activation server determined the license is invalid (INVALID_BINDING).”
Error “0x803FA0D4” : “The activation server determined there is a problem with the specified product key (BINDING_NOT_CONFIGURED).”
Error “0x803FA0D5” : “The activation server determined that the override limit is reached. (ROT)”
Error “0x803FA0D6” : “The activation server determined that the override limit is reached.”
Error “0x803FA400” : “The activation server determined that the offer no longer exists.”
Error “0x803FABB8” : “Donor hardwareId does not own operating system entitlement.”
Error “0x803FABB9” : “User not eligible for reactivation. (Generic error code)”
Error “0x803FABBA” : “User not eligible for reactivation due to no association.”
Error “0x803FABBB” : “User not eligible for reactivation because user is not an admin on device.”
Error “0x803FABBC” : “User not eligible for reactivation because user is is throttled.”
Error “0x803FABBD” : “User not eligible for reactivation because license is throttled.”
Error “0x803FABBE” : “Device is not eligible for reactivation because it is throttled.”
Error “0x803FABBF” : “User not eligible for because policy does not allow it.”
Error “0x803FABC0” : “Device is not eligible for reactivation because it is blocked.”
Error “0x803FABC1” : “User is not eligible for reactivation because the user is blocked.”
Error “0x803FABC2” : “License is not eligible for transfer because the license is blocked.”
Error “0x803FABC3” : “Device is not eligible for transfer because the device is blocked.”
TIP: This post will will show you how to fix Windows Activation Error Codes 0xC004C060, 0xC004C4A2, 0x803FA067L, 0xC004C001, 0xC004C004, 0xC004F004, 0xC004C007, 0xC004F005, 0xC004C00F, 0xC004C010, 0xC004C00E, 0xC004C4A4, 0xC004C4A5, 0xC004B001, 0xC004F010, 0xC004F050.
Fixes for other Activation errors:
- Unable to activate Windows (0xc0ea000a)
- Windows Activation error 0xc004f200 (Non-genuine)
- Windows Activation Error 0xC004F012
- Windows Activation Error 0xC004F211
- Windows license couldn’t be found to activate Windows – 0x803F7001
- You must use a valid product key to activate Windows – 0x800704cF
- Windows Activation Errors 0x8007232B, 0xC004F074, 0xC004F038, 0x8007007B
- Invalid Product Key or Version mismatch – Activation Error code 0xC004E016, 0xC004F210, 0xC004F034 and 0xC004F00F.
See this post if you receive The product key entered does not match any of the Windows images available for installation message during installation.
How do I fix Windows activation error code 0xC004C003?
The activation error code 0xC004C003 can occur on Windows 11 and Windows 10. This error code displays the “The activation server determined the specified product key is blocked” error message. First, make sure you have entered the correct product key. You can also use the Slmgr.vbs tool, a command line licensing tool that is used to configure licensing in Windows devices. If nothing works, contact Microsoft Support.
What is error code 0x80070005?
The error code 0x80070005 is the Windows Update error code. It usually occurs when access is denied during Windows Update installation. To fix this issue, you can try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, deleting files from the Software Distribution folder, taking ownership of the required files and folders, etc.
Resources that may help you:
- Windows Activation Troubleshooter
- Windows Installation or Upgrade Errors
- Cannot activate Windows, Product Key blocked
- Windows 11 is activated but still keeps asking for Activation.
Speaking of Error Codes, these posts too, are likely to be of interest to you:
- Volume Activation error codes and error messages
- Windows Errors, System Error Messages and Codes
- Windows Bug Check or Stop Error Codes
- Windows Store error codes, descriptions, resolution
- Master List of Windows Update Error Codes.
