Windows reported that your device’s hardware has changed.

0xC004F211

A Windows license is associated with your device hardware. If you make major hardware changes, such as replacing the motherboard, Windows will no longer be able to find a license that matches your device when you restart it. If Windows was pre-installed on the device and you made a change such as replacing the motherboard, you need a new license.

To purchase a new Windows license, select the Start button > Settings > Update and Security > Activation,then select Go to Microsoft Store.
Open Activation Settings

If you have a Windows Product Key that you used on your device before the hardware change, enter it by selecting Start > Settings > Update and Security > Activation and then selecting Change Product Key.

Additionally, Microsoft provides an exception path to transfer a Windows license after a hardware change. You must be signed in to the same Microsoft account as before performing the hardware change and use the exception path.

To access the exception path, select Start > Settings > Update and Security > Activation, then select Fix problems. If the troubleshooter cannot fix the problem, you will see a link to reactivate after a hardware change. Select it to follow this path. For more information, see Reactivating Windows after a hardware configuration change.

The product key used on this device does not work with this edition of Windows. Contact the store or company that sold you Windows, enter a different product key, or go to the Store to purchase a genuine version of Windows.

0xC004F212

When you reinstall Windows 10 using a digital license, you are prompted to choose which edition to install. If you choose an edition other than the one you are licensed for, you may see the following error.

If you think you installed the wrong edition, select Start > Settings > Update and Security > Activation, then select Fix problems. If the utility detects a valid Windows 10 digital license for an edition that is not currently installed, it notifies you and tells you how to install the correct edition.
Open Activation Settings

Windows reported that no Product Key was detected on your device.

0xC004F213

A Windows license is associated with your device hardware. If you make major hardware changes, such as replacing the motherboard, Windows will no longer be able to find a license that matches your device when you restart it. If Windows was pre-installed on the device and you made a change such as replacing the motherboard, you need a new license.

To purchase a new Windows license, select Start > Parameters > Update and Security > Activation,then selectGo to Microsoft Store.
Open Activation Settings

If you have a Windows Product Key that you used on your device before the hardware change, enter it by selecting Start > Settings > Update and Security > Activation and then selecting Change Product Key.

Additionally, Microsoft provides an exception path to transfer a Windows license after a hardware change. You must be signed in to the same Microsoft account as before performing the hardware change and use the exception path.

To access the exception path, select Start > Settings > Update and Security > Activation, then select Fix problems. If the troubleshooter cannot fix the problem, you will see a link to reactivate after a hardware change. Select it to follow this path. For more information, see Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware configuration change.

Warning: “Your Windows license will expire soon”

This can happen if you installed a volume license client. Windows 10 Pro Volume Licensing customers are used by large organizations that deploy Windows 10 on hundreds or thousands of computers.

In this case, activation is usually handled by your organization, and you should contact your system administrator for assistance. For more information, see Troubleshooting Windows License Expiration.

0x803f7001

If error code 0x803F7001 is displayed, it means that no valid Windows 10 license was found to activate Windows on your device. Here’s how to activate Windows:

1. Select Start > Settings >Update and Security >Activation .

2. If you have a valid product key, select Change Product Key, then enter the 25-character 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: You can find your Product Key in the confirmation email received after purchasing Windows, in the packaging of your PC or on the certificate of authenticity affixed to the back or bottom of your device.

For help finding your product key, see Finding your Windows product key.

For more information on how to troubleshoot error code 0x803F7001, see Fix Windows Activation Error 0x803F7001.

0x800704cF

This error means we couldn’t find a valid Windows license for your device.

You must use a valid product key to activate Windows. You can find your Product Key in the confirmation email you received after purchasing Windows, in the packaging of your PC, or on the Certificate of Authenticity affixed to the back or bottom of your device.

For help finding your product key, see Finding your Windows product key.

If you have a valid product key, use it to activate Windows:

1. Select Start > Settings >Update and Security >Activation .

2. Select Change Product Key, then enter the 25-character product key.
   Open Activation Settings

If you have made a major hardware change to your device, such as a motherboard replacement, run the Windows Activation troubleshooter located on the Activation settings page. Note that you may have to start the whole reactivation process again. For more information, see Using the Activation Troubleshooter.

Note: If you are looking for information on activating Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, 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

These errors can occur for several reasons:

• You entered a product key that cannot be used to activate Windows. Enter another product key or purchase a new one.

• You upgraded to Windows 10 but the activation servers were busy. If you upgrade from an activated copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, your copy of Windows 10 will be activated automatically. You can also wait a few moments and then select Enable. If your activation issues persist, contact Customer Support.

• You upgraded to Windows 10 using the Free Tier, but Windows 10 is not activated after a reinstall. Your copy of Windows 10 should activate automatically if you haven’t made any significant hardware changes to your device (for example, replacing the motherboard). If your activation issues persist, contact Customer Support.

0xC004C003

You may encounter this error because the Windows 10 product key you entered is invalid. Product keys are unique, assigned to a specific user for installation on a single device. If a key has been used (or attempted to be used) on multiple devices, it is marked as invalid. To activate Windows, you must provide another Windows key specific to your device.

If you purchased a device from a Windows 10 reseller and the key was expected, contact the reseller. If you purchased a device from a Windows 10 reseller and you believe your key is valid, contact the reseller. If your device was purchased with Windows 10 pre-installed and you received this activation error the first time you turned on your device, contact the device manufacturer.

If your experience with your device is different from those listed above, try the following:

• Run the Windows 10 Troubleshooter: Successively select the Start button > Settings > Update and Security > Activation, then select Troubleshoot.
  Open Activation Settings

• Make sure you have a hard copy of your 25-character Windows Product Key to enter to activate Windows 10.

• If your device was recently repaired by an independent repair shop, contact them to see if the repairs require a new Windows 10 license.

• If the device is new and has never been activated, contact the manufacturer.

0xC004F034

This error may appear if you entered an invalid product key or a product key for another 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’s support person for more information about activating Windows.

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0xC004F210

This error may appear if you entered a product key for a different edition of Windows than the one installed on your device. This error may also appear if you have already upgraded to Windows 10, but the edition of Windows installed on your device does not match your digital license.

You can enter a valid Product Key corresponding to the edition of Windows installed on your device or reinstall the edition of Windows 10 corresponding to your digital license.

If your device is running Windows 10 (version 1607 or later), the Activation Troubleshooter can help you install the correct edition of Windows on your device. For more information, see Using the Activation Troubleshooter.

0xC004E016, 0xC004F210

This error may appear if you entered a Product Key for another version or edition of Windows. For example, a Windows 10 Enterprise Edition Product Key cannot be used to activate Windows 10 Home Edition or Windows 10 Standard.

Enter a product key that matches the version and edition of Windows installed on your device, or purchase a new copy of Windows from the Microsoft Store.

0xC004FC03

This error may appear if you are not connected to the Internet or if firewall settings are preventing Windows from completing the online activation process.

Make sure you are connected to the Internet and that the firewall is not preventing Windows activation. If the problem persists, try activating Windows by phone. Type SLUI 04 in the search box on the taskbar, select SLUI 04 from the list of results, then follow the on-screen instructions to activate Windows.

Note: If you are running Windows 10 Pro EDU or Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, you must activate Windows over the Internet. Activation by phone and SLUI 04 cannot be used. See How to activate Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Pro EDU.

0xC004E028

This error may appear if you attempt to activate a device that is already in the process of activation. Your device should be activated after the first request is complete.

0x8007267C

This error may appear if you are not connected to the Internet or if the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Verify that you are connected to the Internet and that the firewall is not preventing Windows activation.

0xD0000272, 0xC0000272, 0xc004C012, 0xC004C013, 0xC004C014

If the activation server is temporarily unavailable, your copy of Windows will be automatically activated when the service comes back online.

0xC004C008, 0xC004C770, 0x803FA071

This error may appear if the product key has already been used on another device or if you attempt to use it on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. To resolve the issue, purchase a product key for each of your devices to activate Windows on them.

If you are using Windows 10, you can buy Windows from the Microsoft Store:

1. Select Start > Settings >Update and Security >Activation .

2. Select Go to Microsoft Store, then follow the instructions to purchase Windows 10.
   Open Settings activation

Notes:

• If Go to Microsoft Store does not appear on the Activation page, contact your organization’s support person.

• If you have made significant hardware changes to your device (for example, replacing your motherboard), try activating Windows by phone. Type SLUI 04 in the taskbar search box, select SLUI 04 in the list of results, then follow the onscreen instructions to activate Windows. For more information about reactivating Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) after a hardware change, see Reactivating Windows after a hardware change.

• If you are running Windows 10 Pro EDU or Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, you must activate Windows over the Internet. Activation by phone and SLUI 04 cannot be used. Learn more about Windows 11 Pro EDU or Windows 11 Pro for Workstations.

0xC004F00F

This error may appear if you entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. Enter a product key that matches the edition of Windows installed on your device.

0xC004C020

This error occurs when a volume license (a license purchased from Microsoft by a business to install Windows on multiple devices) has been used on more devices than allowed by the Microsoft Software License Terms . To resolve this issue, you may need to use another product key to activate Windows on your device. For more information, contact your company’s support person.

0x8007232B, 0xC004F074, 0xC004F038, 0x8007007B

• This error may appear if you entered a product key for the Enterprise edition of Windows to activate Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. Try entering a product key that matches the edition of Windows installed on your device.

• This error can also appear if you try to activate your work device while not connected to your work network. If you are connected to your work network and still see this error, you may need to change the network settings. For more information, contact your company’s support person.

• If your company does not employ a support person, you may need to re-enter your Product Key:

1. Select Start > Settings >Update and Security >Activation .

2. Select Change Product Key, then type the 25-character product key.
   Open Activation Settings

You may need to enter an administrator password or confirm your choice.

0x80072F8F

This error may appear if the date and time on the device are incorrect, or if Windows is having trouble connecting to the online activation service and could not verify your Product Key ).

To check the date and time, select Start > Settings > Time and language>Date and time.
Check the date and time in Settings

To check your internet connection:

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type Network troubleshooter, then select Identify and repair problems on the network in the list of results.

2. Follow the instructions to troubleshoot any network-related issues.

If the network troubleshooter didn’t find any problems with your network connection, try restarting your device to see if that fixes the problem.

0xC004E003

This error may appear after installing third-party software that has modified system files. Windows activation needs some system files to complete the process. You can try to restore system files to an earlier point in time. This removes all software installed after that time, without affecting your personal files.

For more information, see the section on restoring from a system restore point in Recovery options in Windows.

0x80004005

To run the Windows 10 Activation Troubleshooter, select Start > Settings > Update and Security > Activation and then select Troubleshoot. For more information about this utility, see Using the Activation Troubleshooter.

Open Activation Settings

If that doesn’t work, you may need to reset your device. For more information, see the dedicated section in Recovery Options in Windows.

0x87e10bc6

An error has occurred with our activation server or licensing service. Wait a few minutes, then try the following steps for Windows 10 Pro license recovery: To run the Windows 10 Activation Troubleshooter, select Start &gt ; Settings > Update and Security > Activation and then select Troubleshoot.
Open Activation Settings

When troubleshooting is complete, select Go to Microsoft Store to launch the Microsoft Store app. If the Microsoft Store app indicates that a problem has occurred, select Try Again. After a few minutes, a message appears thanking you for activating a genuine copy of Windows, followed by another message stating that Windows has been activated.

For more information on this utility, see Using the Activation Troubleshooter.

0x80070652

This error can occur if update components are missing or damaged on the computer. This error can also occur due to insufficient network connectivity received by the system.

Use Windows Update Troubleshooter for updates or damaged or missing components. The Troubleshooter helps find, and in some cases, fix the problem.

Also, check the strength of your internet connection.

All other error codes

Go to Windows Support, enter the error code in the Search for help located at the top right, then run the search. Browse search results to ensure that you are only trying solutions that apply to your situation.