Windows 11 Pro Upgrade Failed Error Code:0xc004f050

Question

I am trying to upgrade my windows from home to pro and I bought the DVD for Windows 11 pro, It keeps on saying my key is invalid. Please help me activate my Windows 11 pro

Answer 1

Hi Simelane

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

1

To upgrade form Windows 11 Home to Pro, with that licence key, you would usually need to backup your personal files, then clean install Windows 11 Pro from a bootable USB.

2

Before you do that, try this method:

Important - disconnect totally from the Internet

Open the Settings App (Gear icon on your Starr Menu)

Go to Update and Security - Activation

Click Change Product key

Enter this generic product key: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

When prompted, click 'Activate Product'

If the above does not work first time, restart your PC and try again.

Note the generic key will cause the Home edition to upgrade to the Pro edition, then you can enter your purchased Pro licence key in the Settings app after you restart (not shut down) your PC to activate the Pro edition.

Answer 2

You can disconnect the internet , then input the product key, the PC will accept the product key ,then reboot the PC, it will show the windows 11 Pro is activated, if the product key is correct , if your windows 11 Pro is no good , you can always get it at <recommendation removed>

Answer 3

Dear DaveM121.

it was so helpfull.

Thank You so much.

BR