Windows 10: Error 0xC004C003 after completely resetting my laptop.

So, I had accidentally downloaded a virus or malware earlier today. I completely reset my laptop, hard drive and all, and now it is telling me that I cannot activate my laptop. I am getting error 0xC004C003 when I go to settings then get another one when I try to open the shop. Please help!!!!

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Windows 10 activation problem after factory reset. Error 0xC004C003





See the windows is activated. And this is the screen which asks the product key. I can only skip this step if I boot from the dvd and select the clean install option.

"slmg /ato" returns Activating Windows core single language edition (a string of numbers and alphabets)
Product activated successfully.

 

Error code: 0xC004C003


hi im getting activation error Error code: 0xC004C003 on my laptop i bought the laptop brand new from argos last year then did windows update and upgraded to windows 8.1 from 8 i have done the upgrade to windows 10 option but im unable to activate Error code: 0xC004C003 windows when i click go to store it wants me to pay £99 can anyone help

 

Error: 0XC004C003 while activating Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



As per the error code 0xC004C003, it seems that you have entered an invalid product key. Please reply with the following details to assist with the appropriate troubleshooting steps:

• Have you recently changed any hardware in the computer?
  
• Which version of Windows is installed on the computer currently?
  
• Have you upgraded the computer to Windows 10 earlier?
  
  

I suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article

Activate Windows 10 to activate Windows 10. You can also use the

Activation Troubleshooter to activate Windows.



For more information, I would also suggest you to refer the article to
Get help with Windows activation errors, which contains the information on the error code 0xC004C003 that you are receiving.



If the issue persists, you can get in touch with our Live Technical support team by calling them. Please refer the article

Global Customer Service phone numbers to get the Customer support number as per your country.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator