Windows 10: How so I solve error 0xc004f050 with my product key not working and getting an error message?

I bought a 2nd hand computer and a new copy of Windows 11. I've done everything correct to enter the code and am stuck with the message in the bottom right of my display! Windows sucks!

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Activation error 0xc004f050

We will need a lot more info bud, see Activation troubleshooting - Windows 10 Forums

Run either tool - we just need some basic info to begin with.

See also Error Code 0xc004F050 Solved - Windows 10 Forums

May be a key/edition mismatch...

 

Product Key not compatible 0xc004f050

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are receiving an error, ‘0xc004f050’ when trying to activate Windows 10. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



We would like to know where you purchased the product key from.



There could be several reasons for the error message. You may want to refer the article on Windows 10 activation error 0xC004F050.



You may want to refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Type command prompt in the search bar on the Taskbar.
   
2. Right click on the command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
   
3. Type in the following commands and hit Enter after each command:
   slmgr -upk
   slmgr -cpky
   slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX (Replace XXXX with the product key)
   slmgr -ato
   

For additional information, see Get help with Windows activation errors.



If this didn’t resolve the issue, you can get in touch with our Technical Support team and they will help you with the issue. To contact the Activation team, refer the article on Global Customer Service phone numbers.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Product key error 0xC004F050

i want to activate my product key for wins 11 pro but it keep giving me errors with different code number such as

0xc004F014

0xC004F050

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