Window License activation problem

Question

First of all, this computer is second-handed and after buying it for about a month I receive a prompt to renew my window license. I checked my Product Key and entered it but a problem occur : The product key you entered didn't work. Check the product key and try again, or enter a different one. (0xc004f050)

How can I solve this? My computer doesn't support Phone activation method. Any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi AyKayo,

The product keys should not expires if they are bought from authorized resellers. If you obtained it from Slmgr commands it means you got it from another pc, correct? what about the other PC? is it came with OEM license or you bought the license separately?

Regards,

Answer 2

Upon purchasing, it should be activated as there are no prompt telling to renew my license and the product key I obtained is through running the Command prompt.

Answer 3

Hi AyKayo,

I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out. I will be happy to assist you in this regard.

May I know where did you get the Product key? Was the Windows activated once you bought it?

Windows Activation depends on what type of license do you have. If your computer came preinstalled with an OEM license, the license was tied with your old motherboard and it would not be transferred. If it was a retail key try to reactivate it:

Settings > Update & Security > Activation > Change Product Key and enter the key that you have.

If it is a digital license linked to your Microsoft account, it should activate the Windows automatically after signing in with your Microsoft account.

If did not work, try to troubleshoot it by going to Start > Updated & Security > Activation > Troubleshoot.

Get help with Windows activation errors:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get...

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

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