Windows 10: Can't activate Win 10 Home. Error code 0xC004C008

Hello! I need help with activating my Windows 10 Home licence that I have been using for Virtual Machine.I have bought a physical copy of Windows 10 Home edition from local tech shop years ago.Years ago, on my old computer, I installed Win10 on VMware virtual machine. It worked perfectly without problems.This year, I got a new computer. I had to reinstall everything from scratch. Although I was able to install and run this new virtual machine successfully, I couldn't activate it. It gave me Error code 0xC004C008. I looked up and it seems like I've used this activation code way too many times w

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Windows 10 activation failed with error Code 0xC004C008

Hi,

The error code 0xC004c008 is associated with the issue of the product key already been used on another computer. For us to get a better understanding of the issue and provide a resolution suitable to your concern, kindly provide the following information:

• When and where did you purchase the installation disk.
• Is this the first time you're going to activate Windows using the disk?

Meanwhile, you can check this article about common Windows activation errors and how to solve them.

Looking forward to your reply.

 

Error code 0xC004C008

Hi,

The error code 0xC004C008 means that the product key that you are trying to use is already activated on a different device. For us to effectively assist you, can you confirm if you have already activated the product key on another device
before building a new computer? Or was it purchased brand new the same time that you have built the new computer?

Meanwhile, we suggest checking this link
Get help with Windows activation errors for further details regarding the error code that you are receiving.

Let us know if there are other concerns.

 

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