0xc004c003 windows server 2008 r2

Arondev 1 Reputation point
2021-02-16T03:35:19.17+00:00

I'm download official windows server 2008 r2 iso and trying to activate windows server 2008 r2 180 days license. but i'm getting "The Product key you typed has been blocked from use by Microsoft" with error code 0xc004c003. how to fix this issue?

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A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
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  1. Anonymous
    2021-02-16T03:39:19.76+00:00

    Evaluating any version of Windows Server 2008 R2 software does not require entering a product key, however will require activation within 10 days.
    There's no need to enter in a product key for the 2008 R2 evaluation. The product key is embedded. Connect to internet to complete activation.

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  2. Jenny Feng 14,166 Reputation points
    2021-02-16T07:32:58.98+00:00

    @Arondev
    Hi,
    Did you download the evaluation version?
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11093
    Also, the error code occurs because the incorrect permissions are set on the Tokens.dat file or this file is corrupted.
    You could refer to the following link for resolution:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/troubleshoot/windows-server/deployment/error-0xc004e002-during-activation
    Hope above information can help you.

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