Cannot Activate Windows

Mark Schwartz 16 Reputation points
2022-03-31T15:57:53.747+00:00

Cannot Activate Windows. Followed Windows instructions to reinstall Windows 10 Pro on 64-bit PC. Windows reinstalled, but it was Windows Enterprises that was reinstalled. Message appeared that Windows was not activated with error code 0xC004F213. Messages appeared to contact System Administrator. Well, I am the only one who uses this PC and the only one who uses Office 365, so I am the System Administrator. Need help to activate Windows.

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  1. Reza-Ameri 17,336 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-04-01T15:33:26.587+00:00

    The error code 0xC004F213 means there is no product key in the system, you have to navigate to Settings and go under Update & Security and click on Activation and then select Change product key and then enter your product key.

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  2. Kapil Arya 8,451 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-04-02T08:30:59.717+00:00

    Hello,

    Please run Activation Troubleshooter:

    1. Open Settings app, navigate to System > Activation.
    2. Click on Troubleshoot, next to activation error to launch Activation troubleshooter.
    3. The troubleshooter will automatically detect the issue and fix it.

    Let us know if issue still persists!


  3. EckiS 916 Reputation points
    2022-04-04T13:27:16.98+00:00
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  4. Mark Schwartz 16 Reputation points
    2022-04-04T16:52:45.697+00:00

    A tech support person gave me a digital license activation number, so my Windows 10 Pro is activated.

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