Windows 10: Error: 0xC004C008 when trying to activate Windows after hardware change

At the start of the new year I upgraded my PC. At that time I had to deal with other activation issues, eventually solved by Microsoft support services generating a new product key for me. I thought that would solve things for good, and after my new motherboard suddenly required replacement again I assumed the key I now had in addition to activation tied to my MS account would let me activate Win10 with no issues. I was very wrong, and I am veryVERY frustrated.


Here's some screenshots of the troubleshooting process:










As you can see, I DO have a product key, and my previous computerIS listed in the troubleshooter, except the process just doesn't work.


So yeah, I'm annoyed. I don't want to have to spend an hour on the phone and let some stranger connect to my PC remotely again. Getting solutions to these issues is like pulling teeth, I can't stand how convoluted it all is, and the condescending "...purchasing a genuine copy of Windows." is extremely insulting when this issue shouldn't even be happening.


***Original title: Win10 Activation Failure After Hardware Change***

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Can't Activate Windows 10 0xC004C008

Hi Francisco,

The error0xC004C008 usually occurs when the system detects that a hardware has been replaced or you've already used the product key on another device. To help you resolve the error message you're currently experiencing,
I'd recommend that you follow the steps on this link
on how to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware change. It contains steps on how you'll be able to activate Windows 10 on your new machine.

If the issue persists after following the steps in the article, I'd suggest that you contact
Microsoft customer support to help you further diagnose the issue.

Let me know should you have any other concerns.

 

Trying to activate Window's 10 Pro and receiving error 0xc004c008

Hello Marvin,

I suggest that your perform phone activation and see if this will help you in resolving the error. To do so, please follow these steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click Run.
• Type slui.exe 4, and the press the Enter key.
• Select your Country from the list.
• Choose the Phone Activation option.
• Stay on the phone and wait for a person to help you with activation.
• Explain your problem clearly to the support person.

Inform us if there were significant changes.

 

Windows 10 wont "Activate" after hardware upgrade

Hi, fcp4life,

Follow the steps listed in this Support Doc.

Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...

If you made a significant hardware change to your device (such as replacing the motherboard), Windows 10 might no longer be activated and you might see the activation error codes 0x803f7001 or 0xC004C008.

If your Original Hardware Manufacturer (OEM) changed the motherboard for you, your PC should reactivate automatically or you should be provided with a replacement product key. If you see the Activation error “Unable to reach Windows activation servers,” then
follow the steps in this additional help article.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/...