Did you experience activation errors after upgrading to Windows 11/10? Windows activation error codes are often encountered in newly installed versions of the operating system. This post will explain what the error means, how it occurs, and how you can fix it.
Windows Activation Error Codes and Solutions
In the case of upgrading to the next version of Windows 11 or Windows 10, the last version of Windows will keep your previous version’s serial number and activation details. These details are then stored on Microsoft servers along with your computer information. Here are some of the common activation error codes you may experience on Windows 11/10:
1] Error Code (0xC004C001 – 0xC004C012)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004C001 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C002 |
The activation server determined there is a problem with the specified product key |
| 0xC004C003 |
The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked |
| 0xC004C004 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C005 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C006 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C007 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C008 |
The activation server determined that the specified product key could not be used |
| 0xC004C009 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C010 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C011 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C012 |
The activation server experienced a network error |
2] Error Code (0xC004B001 – 0xC004B100)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004B001 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004B002 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004B003 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004B004 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004B005 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004B006 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004B007 |
The activation server reported that the computer could not connect to the activation server |
| 0xC004B008 |
The activation server determined that the computer could not be activated |
| 0xC004B009 |
The activation server determined that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004B011 |
The activation server determined that your computer clock time is not correct. You must correct your clock before you can activate |
| 0xC004B100 |
The activation server determined that the computer could not be activated |
3] Error Code (0xC004C00A – 0xC004C00F)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004C00A |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C00B |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C00C |
The activation server experienced an error |
| 0xC004C00D |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C00E |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C00F |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
4] Error Code (0xC004C013 – 0xC004C023)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004C013 |
The activation server experienced an error |
| 0xC004C014 |
The activation server experienced an error |
| 0xC004C015 |
The activation server experienced an error |
| 0xC004C016 |
The activation server reported that the specified product key cannot be used for online activation |
| 0xC004C017 |
The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked for this geographic location |
| 0xC004C020 |
The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit |
| 0xC004C021 |
The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key extension limit has been exceeded |
| 0xC004C022 |
The activation server reported that the re-issuance limit was not found |
| 0xC004C023 |
The activation server reported that the override request was not found |
5] Error Code (0xC004C013 – 0xC004C023)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004C030 |
The activation server reported that time-based activation attempted before the start date |
| 0xC004C031 |
The activation server reported that time-based activation attempted after the end date |
| 0xC004C032 |
The activation server reported that new time-based activation was not available |
| 0xC004C033 |
The activation server reported that time-based product key was not configured for activation |
| 0xC004C050 |
The activation server experienced a general error |
| 0xC004C04F |
The activation server reported that no business rules available to activate specified product key |
6] Error Code (0xC004C401 – 0xC004C781)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004C401 |
The Vista Genuine Advantage Service determined that the installation is not genuine |
| 0xC004C600 |
The Vista Genuine Advantage Service determined that the installation is not genuine |
| 0xC004C700 |
The activation server reported that the business rule could not find the required input |
| 0xC004C750 |
The activation server reported that the NULL value specified for the business property name and Id |
| 0xC004C751 |
The activation server reported that property name specifies some unknown property |
| 0xC004C752 |
The activation server reported that the property Id specifies the unknown property |
| 0xC004C755 |
The activation server reported that it failed to update the product key binding |
| 0xC004C756 |
The activation server reported that it failed to insert the product key binding |
| 0xC004C757 |
The activation server reported that it failed to delete product key binding |
| 0xC004C758 |
The activation server reported that it failed to process input XML for product key bindings |
| 0xC004C75A |
The activation server reported that it failed to insert product key property |
| 0xC004C75B |
The activation server reported that it failed to update product key property |
| 0xC004C75C |
The activation server reported that it failed to delete product key property |
| 0xC004C764 |
The activation server reported that the product key type is unknown |
| 0xC004C770 |
The activation server reported that the product key type is being used by another user |
| 0xC004C780 |
The activation server reported that it failed to insert product key record |
| 0xC004C781 |
The activation server reported that it failed to update product key record |
7] Error Code (0xC004C801 – 0xC004C816)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004C801 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C802 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C803 |
The activation server determined the specified product key has been revoked |
| 0xC004C804 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C805 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C810 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C811 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C812 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store contains inconsistent data |
| 0xC004C813 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C814 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0xC004C815 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid |
| 0xC004C816 |
The activation server reported that the specified product key cannot be used for online activation |
8] Error Code (0xC004E001 – 0xC004E010)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004E001 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the specified context is invalid |
| 0xC004E002 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store contains inconsistent data |
| 0xC004E003 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that license evaluation failed |
| 0xC004E004 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license has not been evaluated |
| 0xC004E005 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not activated |
| 0xC004E006 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license contains invalid data |
| 0xC004E007 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store does not contain the requested license |
| 0xC004E008 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the licensed property is invalid |
| 0xC004E009 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store is not initialized |
| 0xC004E010 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is missing |
9] Error Code (0xC004E00A – 0xC004E00F)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004E00A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store is already initialized |
| 0xC004E00B |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is invalid |
| 0xC004E00C |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be opened or created |
| 0xC004E00D |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be written |
| 0xC004E00E |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store could not read the license file |
| 0xC004E00F |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license property is corrupted |
10] Error Code (0xC004E011 – 0xC004E022)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004E011 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store contains an invalid license file |
| 0xC004E012 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store failed to start synchronization properly |
| 0xC004E013 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license store failed to synchronize properly |
| 0xC004E014 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the licensed property is invalid |
| 0xC004E015 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that license consumption failed |
| 0xC004E016 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid |
| 0xC004E017 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid |
| 0xC004E018 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid |
| 0xC004E019 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that validation of the specified product key failed |
| 0xC004E020 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that there is a mismatched between a policy value and information stored in the OtherInfo section |
| 0xC004E021 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Genuine information contained in the license is not consistent |
| 0xC004E022 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the secure store id value in license does not match with the current value |
11] Error Code (0xC004E01A – 0xC004E01F)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004E01A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that invalid add-on information was found |
| 0xC004E01B |
The Software Licensing Service reported that not all hardware information could be collected |
| 0xC004E01C |
This evaluation product key is no longer valid |
| 0xC004E01D |
The new product key cannot be used on this installation of Windows. Type a different product key. (CD-AB) |
| 0xC004E01E |
The new product key cannot be used on this installation of Windows. Type a different product key. (AB-AB) |
| 0xC004E01F |
The new product key cannot be used on this installation of Windows. Type a different product key. (AB-CD) |
12] Error Code (0x8004E101 – 0x8004E109)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x8004E101 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store file version is invalid |
| 0x8004E102 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store contains an invalid descriptor table |
| 0x8004E103 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store contains a token with an invalid header/footer |
| 0x8004E104 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that a Token Store token has an invalid name |
| 0x8004E105 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that a Token Store token has an invalid extension |
| 0x8004E106 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store contains a duplicate token |
| 0x8004E107 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that a token in the Token Store has a size mismatch |
| 0x8004E108 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that a token in the Token Store contains an invalid hash |
| 0x8004E109 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store was unable to read a token |
13] Error Code (0x8004E10A – 0x8004E10E)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x8004E10A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store was unable to write a token |
| 0x8004E10B |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store attempted an invalid file operation |
| 0x8004E10C |
The Software Licensing Service reported that there is no active transaction |
| 0x8004E10D |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the Token Store file header is invalid |
| 0x8004E10E |
The Software Licensing Service reported that a Token Store token descriptor is invalid |
14] Error Code (0xC004F001 – 0xC004F010)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F001 |
The Software Licensing Service reported an internal error |
| 0xC004F002 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that rights consumption failed |
| 0xC004F003 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the required license could not be found |
| 0xC004F004 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key does not match the range defined in the license |
| 0xC004F005 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key does not match the product key for the license |
| 0xC004F006 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the signature file for the license is not available |
| 0xC004F007 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be found |
| 0xC004F008 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be found |
| 0xC004F009 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the grace period expired |
| 0xC004F010 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid |
15] Error Code (0xC004F00A – 0xC004F00F)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F00A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application ID does not match the application ID for the license |
| 0xC004F00B |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product identification data is not available |
| 0x4004F00C |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid grace period |
| 0x4004F00D |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid out-of-tolerance grace period |
| 0xC004F00E |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the license could not be used by the current version of the security processor component |
| 0xC004F00F |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the hardware ID binding is beyond the level of tolerance |
16] Error Code (0xC004F011 – 0xC004F020)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F011 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license file is not installed |
| 0xC004F012 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the call has failed because the value for the input key was not found |
| 0xC004F013 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that there is no permission to run the software |
| 0xC004F014 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not available |
| 0xC004F015 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not installed |
| 0xC004F016 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the request is not supported |
| 0xC004F017 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not installed |
| 0xC004F018 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license does not contain valid location data for the activation server |
| 0xC004F019 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the requested event ID is invalid |
| 0xC004F020 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the license package is invalid |
17] Error Code (0xC004F01A – 0xC004F01F)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F01A |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the requested event is not registered with the service |
| 0xC004F01B |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the event ID is already registered |
| 0xC004F01C |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is not installed |
| 0xC004F01D |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the verification of the license failed |
| 0xC004F01E |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the input data type does not match the data type in the license |
| 0xC004F01F |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the license is invalid |
18] Error Code (0xC004F021 – 0xC004F029)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F021 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the validity period of the license has expired |
| 0xC004F022 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license authorization failed |
| 0xC004F023 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004F024 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004F025 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the action requires administrator privilege |
| 0xC004F026 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the required data is not found |
| 0xC004F027 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is tampered |
| 0xC004F028 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the policy cache is invalid |
| 0xC004F029 |
The Software Licensing Service cannot be started in the current OS mode |
| 0xC004F030 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the Installation ID (IID) or the Confirmation ID (CID) could not been saved |
19] Error Code (0xC004F031 – 0x4004F040)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F031 |
The Installation ID (IID) and the Confirmation ID (CID) do not match. Please confirm the IID and reacquire a new CID if necessary |
| 0xC004F032 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the binding data is invalid |
| 0xC004F033 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not allowed to be installed. Please see the event log for details |
| 0xC004F034 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license could not be found or was invalid |
| 0xC004F035 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated with a Volume license product key. Volume-licensed systems require upgrading from a qualifying operating system. Please contact your system administrator or use a different type of key |
| 0xC004F038 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The count reported by your Key Management Service (KMS) is insufficient |
| 0xC004F039 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The Key Management Service (KMS) is not enabled |
| 0x4004F040 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer was activated but the owner should verify the Product Use Rights |
20] Error Code (0xC004F041 – 0xC004F060)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F041 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the Key Management Service (KMS) is not activated. KMS needs to be activated |
| 0xC004F042 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the specified Key Management Service (KMS) cannot be used |
| 0xC004F047 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the proxy policy has not been updated |
| 0xC004F050 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid |
| 0xC004F051 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is blocked |
| 0xC004F052 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the licenses contain duplicated properties |
| 0xC004F053 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the license is invalid. The license contains an override policy that is not configured properly |
| 0xC004F054 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that license management information has duplicated data |
| 0xC004F055 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the base SKU is not available |
| 0xC004F056 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated using the Key Management Service (KMS) |
| 0xC004F057 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer BIOS is missing a required license |
| 0xC004F058 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer BIOS is missing a required license |
| 0xC004F059 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that a license in the computer BIOS is invalid |
| 0xC004F060 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the license package is invalid |
21] Error Code (0xC004F061 – 0xC004F069)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F061 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that this specified product key can only be used for upgrading, not for clean installations |
| 0xC004F062 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that a required license could not be found |
| 0xC004F063 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer BIOS is missing a required license |
| 0xC004F064 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the non-genuine grace period expired |
| 0x4004F065 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid non-genuine grace period |
| 0xC004F066 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the genuine information property can not be set before dependent property has been set |
| 0xC004F067 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the non-genuine grace period expired (type 2) |
| 0x4004F068 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid non-genuine grace period (type 2) |
| 0xC004F069 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the product SKU is not found |
22] Error Code (0xC004F071 – 0xC004F079)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F071 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the plug-in manifest file is incorrect |
| 0xC004F072 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license policies for the fast queries could not be found |
| 0xC004F073 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license policies for the fast queries have not been loaded |
| 0xC004F074 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. No Key Management Service (KMS) could be contacted. Please see the Application Event Log for additional information |
| 0xC004F075 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the operation cannot be completed because the service is stopping |
| 0xC004F076 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the requested plug-in cannot be found |
| 0xC004F077 |
The Software Licensing Service determined incompatible versions of authentication data |
| 0xC004F078 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the key is mismatched |
| 0xC004F079 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the authentication data is not set |
23] Error Code (0xC004F02A – 0xC004F07C)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F02A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the license is invalid |
| 0xC004F02C |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the format for the offline activation data is incorrect |
| 0xC004F02D |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect |
| 0xC004F02E |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is not supported |
| 0xC004F02F |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the length of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect |
| 0xC004F04D |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the Installation ID (IID) or the Confirmation ID (CID) is invalid |
| 0xC004F04F |
The Software Licensing Service reported that license management information was not found in the licenses |
| 0xC004F06A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the requested operation is not allowed |
| 0xC004F06B |
The Software Licensing Service determined that it is running in a virtual machine. The Key Management Service (KMS) is not supported in this mode |
| 0xC004F06C |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The Key Management Service (KMS) determined that the request timestamp is invalid |
| 0xC004F07A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the verification could not be done |
| 0xC004F07B |
The requested operation is unavailable while the Software Licensing Service is running |
| 0xC004F07C |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the version of the computer BIOS is invalid |
24] Error Code (0xC004F200 – 0xC004F309)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F200 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the current state is not genuine |
| 0xC004F301 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The token-based activation challenge has expired |
| 0xC004F302 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that Silent Activation failed. The Software Licensing Service reported that there are no certificates found in the system that could activate the product without user interaction |
| 0xC004F303 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the certificate chain could not be built or failed validation |
| 0xC004F304 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the required license could not be found |
| 0xC004F305 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that there are no certificates found in the system that could activate the product |
| 0xC004F306 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that this software edition does not support token-based activation |
| 0xC004F307 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. Activation data is invalid |
| 0xC004F308 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. Activation data has tampered |
| 0xC004F309 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The activation challenge and response do not match |
25] Error Code (0xC004F30A – 0xC004F30F)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F30A |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate does not match the conditions in the license |
| 0xC004F30B |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the inserted smartcard could not be used to activate the product |
| 0xC004F30C |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the token-based activation license content is invalid |
| 0xC004F30D |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The thumbprint is invalid |
| 0xC004F30E |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The thumbprint does not match any certificate |
| 0xC004F30F |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate does not match the criteria specified in the issuance license |
26] Error Code (0xC004F310 – 0xC004F313)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004F310 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate does not match the trust point identifier (TPID) specified in the issuance license |
| 0xC004F311 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. A soft token cannot be used for activation |
| 0xC004F312 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. The certificate cannot be used because its private key is exportable |
| 0xC004F313 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the CNG encryption library could not be loaded. The current certificate may not be available on this version of Windows |
27] Error Code (0xC004F310 – 0xC004F313)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004FC03 |
A networking problem has occurred while activating your copy of Windows 11/10 |
| 0x4004FC04 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the time-based validity period |
| 0x4004FC05 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application has a perpetual grace period |
| 0x4004FC06 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the application is running within the valid extended grace period |
| 0xC004FC07 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that the validity period expired |
28] Error Code (0xC004D101 – 0xC004D109)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004D101 |
The security processor reported an initialization error |
| 0x8004D102 |
The security processor reported that the machine time is inconsistent with the trusted time |
| 0xC004D103 |
The security processor reported that an error has occurred |
| 0xC004D104 |
The security processor reported that invalid data was used |
| 0xC004D105 |
The security processor reported that the value already exists |
| 0xC004D107 |
The security processor reported that an insufficient buffer was used |
| 0xC004D108 |
The security processor reported that invalid data was used |
| 0xC004D109 |
The security processor reported that an invalid call was made |
29] Error Code (0xC004D301 – 0xC004D309)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004D301 |
The security processor reported that the trusted data store has been tampered |
| 0xC004D302 |
The security processor reported that the trusted data store was rearmed |
| 0xC004D303 |
The security processor reported that the trusted store has been recreated |
| 0xC004D304 |
The security processor reported that the entry key was not found in the trusted data store |
| 0xC004D305 |
The security processor reported that the entry key already exists in the trusted data store |
| 0xC004D306 |
The security processor reported that the entry key is too big to fit in the trusted data store |
| 0xC004D307 |
The security processor reported that the maximum allowed number of re-arms has been exceeded. You must re-install the OS before trying to re-arm again |
| 0xC004D308 |
The security processor has reported that the entry data size is too big to fit in the trusted data store |
| 0xC004D309 |
The security processor has reported that the machine has gone out of hardware tolerance |
30] Error Code (0xC004D10A – 0xC004D30E)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004D10A |
The security processor reported a version mismatch error |
| 0x8004D10B |
The security processor cannot operate while a debugger is attached |
| 0xC004D30A |
The security processor has reported that the secure timer already exists |
| 0xC004D30B |
The security processor has reported that the secure timer was not found |
| 0xC004D30C |
The security processor has reported that the secure timer has expired |
| 0xC004D30D |
The security processor has reported that the secure timer name is too long |
| 0xC004D30E |
The security processor reported that the trusted data store is full |
31] Error Code (0xC004D10A – 0xC004D30E)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004D401 |
The security processor reported a system file mismatch error |
| 0xC004D402 |
The security processor reported a system file mismatch error |
| 0xC004D501 |
The security processor reported an error with the kernel data |
| 0xC004D502 |
Kernel Mode Cache has been tampered with and the restore attempt failed |
| 0x4004D601 |
Kernel Mode Cache was not changed |
| 0x4004D602 |
Reboot-requiring policies have changed |
| 0xC004D701 |
External decryption key was already set for the specified feature |
| 0xC004D702 |
An error occurred during proxy execution |
32] Error Code (0x803FA065 – 0x803FA080)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x803FA065 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0x803FA066 |
The activation server determined there is a problem with the specified product key |
| 0x803FA067 |
The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked |
| 0x803FA068 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid |
| 0x803FA071 |
The activation server reported that the product key has exceeded its unlock limit |
| 0x803FA073 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_DATA_ID) |
| 0x803FA074 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_DATA) |
| 0x803FA076 |
The activation server determined the product key is not valid (INVALID_ACTCONFIG_ID) |
| 0x803FA077 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_KEY_LENGTH) |
| 0x803FA078 |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid (INVALID_PRODUCT_KEY_FORMAT) |
| 0x803FA080 |
The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key extension limit has been exceeded |
33] Error Code (0x803FA06C – 0x803FA09A)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x803FA06C |
The activation server determined the specified product key is unsupported |
| 0x803FA07A |
The activation server determined the specified product key is invalid (INVALID_ARGUMENT) |
| 0x803FA07D |
The activation server experienced an error (INVALID_BINDING_URI) |
| 0x803FA07F |
The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit |
| 0x803FA08D |
The activation server determined that the version of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect |
| 0x803FA08E |
The activation server reported that the format for the offline activation data is incorrect |
| 0x803FA08F |
The activation server reported that the length of the offline Confirmation ID (CID) is incorrect |
| 0x803FA09A |
The activation server reported that the time-based product key is not configured for activation |
34] Error Code (0x803FA083 – 0x803FA099)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x803FA083 |
The activation server reported that the specified product key cannot be used for online activation |
| 0x803FA090 |
The Software Licensing Service determined that the Installation ID (IID) or the Confirmation ID (CID) is invalid |
| 0x803FA097 |
The activation server reported that time-based activation attempted before the start date |
| 0x803FA098 |
The activation server reported that time-based activation attempted after the end date |
| 0x803FA099 |
The activation server reported that new time-based activation is not available |
35] Error Code (0x803FA0C8 – 0x803FA0D6)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x803FA0C8 |
The activation server reported that no business rules available to activate specified product key |
| 0x803FA0D3 |
The activation server determined the license is invalid (INVALID_BINDING) |
| 0x803FA0D4 |
The activation server determined there is a problem with the specified product key (BINDING_NOT_CONFIGURED) |
| 0x803FA0D5 |
The activation server determined that the override limit is reached. (ROT) |
| 0x803FA0D6 |
The activation server determined that the override limit is reached |
36] Error Code (0x803FABBA – 0x803FABBF)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x803FABBA |
User is not eligible for reactivation due to no association |
| 0x803FABBB |
User is not eligible for reactivation because the user is not an admin on the device |
| 0x803FABBC |
User not eligible for reactivation because the user is throttled |
| 0x803FABBD |
User is not eligible for reactivation because the license is throttled |
| 0x803FABBE |
The device is not eligible for reactivation because it is throttled |
| 0x803FABBF |
The user is not eligible for it because the policy does not allow it |
37] Error Code (0x803FABB8 – 0x803FABC3)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0x803FABB8 |
Donor hardwareId does not own an operating system entitlement |
| 0x803FABB9 |
User is not eligible for reactivation. (Generic error code) |
| 0x803FABC0 |
The device is not eligible for reactivation because it is blocked |
| 0x803FABC1 |
The user is not eligible for reactivation because the user is blocked |
| 0x803FABC2 |
The license is not eligible for transfer because the license is blocked |
| 0x803FABC3 |
The device is not eligible for transfer because the device is blocked |
38] Error Code (0xC004FE00 – 0x803FA400)
| Error Code |
Description |
| 0xC004FE00 |
The Software Licensing Service reported that activation is required to recover from tampering with the SL Service trusted store |
| 0x803FA0CB |
The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked for this geographic location |
| 0x803FA400 |
The activation server determined that the offer no longer exists |
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