Activation Error 0xC004F034

Question

I'm getting this error, which seems to point to a mismatch between key and Windows version.  But my key matches my version, and has been working for months just fine, this just started happening.  Activation troubleshooter confirms key and version match, but at the same time it looks like it thinks they don't:

Edit:  graphics don't seem to be inserting or uploading.  Was trying to insert graphic of Activation Troubleshooter results, which reads

"We found a Windows 10 Pro digital license for this device running Windows 10 Pro. To activate using this digital license, you need to install Windows 10 Pro."

So to clarify - "we found a license for what you have installed, please install what you have installed?"

Answer 1

Hello,

I am Sumit, an Independent advisor and a Microsoft MVP here to help.

General guide for Activation error in Windows:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/10738/...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12440/...

To better diagnose the issue,

Right click Start>Command Prompt-Admin and type in the following command:

slmgr.vbs /dlv

If you have Powershell instead of Command Prompt Run these in order:

cmd.exe

slmgr.vbs /dlv

You will get a window, take a screenshot using snipping tool and paste it it next reply.

How to get a screenshot and post back:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

Please let us know if you need any assistance in posting.

Answer 2

Enter the following key:

VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation > Change the product key then enter the new product key then click Next to Activate

If that does not work, try contacting support to assist you with reactivating the license:

https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/...

Answer 3

Assuming you have a valid license key, in this particular case, you can try phone activation.

Windows Key+R > Type SLUI 0x4 > Enter > Choose the telephone number and make a note of your installation ID > Follow the instructions

If above doesn't work - You can contact telephonic or chat support to activate this.

Use below options to reach out to Microsoft Support

A. Phone - You can talk to support by picking up appropriate country

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13948/...

B. Chat - You may try chatting with MS Support to resolve this issue

https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/...

Answer 4

I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

Did you try to insert any Product Key for an Upgrade or Factory install, as this will mess up Activation?

If so insert the Generic Key for your version to reset it so it will activate with the Digital License: http://winaero.com/blog/generic-key-to-install-...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.