Error code: 0xC004F211 after a BIOS update. Fixing it through the settings does not work and neither does any option off of the internet.

Question

I recently updated my BIOS due to some stability issues that I've been having when running some games. 1-2 hours after the update i received a windows notification informing me that my windows is no longer activated. This pc is build by me and is around 1-2 years old. So i KNOW for a FACT that windows was activated and was working flawlessly up until now. The key was OEM.
This has now resulted in me receiving the Activate Windows water mark.

I have tried everything that i could find and nothing has worked.

help

Running: slmgr.vbs /dlv , in cmd right now gives me this, for a little more info

Answer 1

Hi,

this screen says that the computer should be made by a large manufacturer for a legal license usage. Seems you've used stolen or counterfeit key unfortunately.

Microsoft warns at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Shop.aspx

Beware of Product Keys Sold Separately

With the exception of Product Key Cards (PKC’s) distributed with COA’s, Microsoft does not distribute products keys as standalone products. If you see a listing on an auction site, online classified ad, or other online page advertising product keys for sale, it’s a good indication that the keys are likely stolen or counterfeit. If you were to purchase and use a stolen or counterfeit product key to activate Windows installed on your PC, the key may not work for activation, may already be in use on another PC, or it might be blocked from use later by Microsoft when the key is reported stolen.