Windows 10 will not activate


  1. Kenneth24
    Posts : 3
    Windows 10 Pro
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    Windows 10 will not activate


    Please see these images from my desktop computer:
    Windows 10 will not activate-windows-key-product-key-blanked-out-.png
    Windows 10 will not activate-windows-script-host.png
    Windows 10 will not activate-about-windows.png
    Does anyone know why Windows 10 will not activate on my desktop computer?
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  3. dalchina
    Posts : 42,957
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       New #2

    Hi, Google 0xc004f034

    Windows will not activate error code: 0xC004F034 | Dell UK

    Windows 10 Activation Error 0xC004F034 - Microsoft Community

    What's the background? How did you get your Win 10 key? What's the history of the PC? Have you upgraded from Home to Pro? Transferred Windows from one PC to another?

    Easiest course is to call your MS regional activation centre.
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  4. Kenneth24
    Posts : 3
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    Windows 10 will not activate - background


    Hi dalchina,
    Thanks for reply.
    Background is:
    I purchased Windows 8.1 Pro with a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro and installed it on my desktop computer (PC1). I upgraded Windows 8.1 Pro to Windows 10 Pro. I purchased a new computer (PC2) which did not have an operating system. I cancelled activation of Windows 10 Pro on PC1. I installed Windows 10 Pro on PC2. When I tried to activate Windows 10 Pro on PC2 I received an error message product key blocked.
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  6. dalchina
    Posts : 42,957
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       New #4

    Hi, there's
    Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10 | Tutorials

    but perhaps easiest way forward is your regional activation centre.

    You say you did deactivate your license on your older PC:
    How to transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer or hard drive | Windows Central

    This may be of interest, being presumably what you've done:
    Clean Install Windows 10 Directly without having to Upgrade First | Tutorials
    Last edited by dalchina; 27 Dec 2018 at 09:00.
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  7. NavyLCDR
    Posts : 18,432
    Windows 11 Pro
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    If this does not work:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530

    Then I suggest installing Windows 8.1 Pro on the new computer. Since the Windows 8.1 product key is blocked from automatic online activation, you will have to use phone in activation. Once the 8.1 is activated over the phone, then you can upgrade to Windows 10. Once the upgrade is done and activated, then you can do a clean re-install of Windows 10 if you desire.
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  8. Berton
    Posts : 14,005
    Win10 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home, Win7, Linux Mint
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    I don't see a mention of whether the original software edition was OEM, System Builder or Retail, could make a difference as OEM and System Builder are supposed to be licensed only to the computer it is first installed on. Retail can be installed on a Replacement computer but not both at the same time. But then, as noted by others, maybe the EULA terms have changed.
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  9. Kenneth24
    Posts : 3
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
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    Hi dalchina,
    I took the easy road and contacted Microsoft Support. The rep was very helpful. After seeing my purchase invoice and other relevant evidence she gave me a new product key. Thanks for your assistance.
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  10. Bree
    Posts : 31,623
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       New #8

    Kenneth24 said:
    Hi dalchina,
    I took the easy road and contacted Microsoft Support. The rep was very helpful....
    Others have reported the same. Contacting MS is often the best solution when you can show that you are just trying to move a legitimate licence to a replacement machine.
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  12. dalchina
    Posts : 42,957
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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