Windows 10: I can not activate my windows, the product key does not work, and I can't use a new one

Discus and support I can not activate my windows, the product key does not work, and I can't use a new one in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; The product key I entered does not work. 0xc004f050... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Noir Roex, Mar 21, 2025.

  1. Noir Roex Win User

    I can not activate my windows, the product key does not work, and I can't use a new one


    The product key I entered does not work. 0xc004f050

    :)
     
    Noir Roex, Mar 21, 2025
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  2. NavyLCDR Win User

    Windows 10 product keys and activation - and the KMS angle

    Changing the product key to the generic Windows 10 product key will reset activation to the standard retail channel for activation. It might just activate (if there was a previous digital license for Windows 10 for that computer established with Microsoft). Once Windows 10 is back on the retail activation channel, then more than likely changing the product key to the Windows 8 product key using the same method may work.
     
    NavyLCDR, Mar 21, 2025
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  3. Duyenhip Win User
    Windows 10 will not activate Error code 0x803F7001

    thanks
    I activated my Windows 10 from product key Windows 7
     
    Duyenhip, Mar 21, 2025
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  4. L Burgo Win User

    I can not activate my windows, the product key does not work, and I can't use a new one

    New DELL laptop- Windows Product Key

    Hi and thanks DaveM121 for the prompt reply.

    I followed the instructions supplied by the DELL email but in the end Windows would not automatically activate. I just found an answer by following this below google result instructions:

    Find Windows 10 Product Key on a New Computer

    1. Press Windows key + X.
    2. Click Command Prompt (Admin)
    3. At the command prompt, type: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey. This will reveal the product key. Volume License Product Key Activation.



    I copied the key and entered it into the option to change product key (not that one was entered as it said it was inactive in red text). FWIW, I never got a product key in any form suggested by the problem solving suggestions
    wormhole link I found in Settings. Apologies if this is a basic newbie issue. It has been doing my head in for the last couple of hours.

    Anyway, greatly appreciate your time. Thanks again DaveM121.
     
    L Burgo, Mar 21, 2025
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