Windows 10: Activation needed after update

Discus and support Activation needed after update in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi please advise I use win11 pro And currently im on 23H2 When my PC updating to 24H2 I see that activation needed Error 0xC004F213, but no hardware... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Gal Za, Jun 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM.

  1. Gal Za Win User

    Activation needed after update


    Hi please advise I use win11 pro And currently im on 23H2 When my PC updating to 24H2 I see that activation needed Error 0xC004F213, but no hardware was changedAnd when I try to troubleshoot this, I get an error that my internet is working properly and try it in a few minutes Please advise what my cause this and how to fix it

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  2. Windows 10 fails to update


    When you finish testing the Avast suggestion, make sure that you restart your machine.

    Then if the issue persists, please return to the trouble shooting list in post# 89

    I think there are three steps that remain; the WU troubleshooter, reset WU components, and manual WU reset.
     
  3. 3Colors Win User
    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Activation needed after update :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
  4. Activation needed after update

    Activation and Updates


    I have Comodo Premium Anti-Virus and Firewall installed. Would this be sufficient to disable Windows Defender? If so, what steps should I take to permit Windows Defender to bypass Comodo Anti-Virus and Firewall and become able to be activated?

    I just deactivated Comodo Anti-Virus and Firewall, but to no avail. I still could not activate Windows Defender. There has to be another cause. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I would be very interested.
     
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