Windows 10: Trouble activating Windows 10 0xC004C003

Hello,I just installed a new motherboard and despite linking my Windows 10 license to my account prior to doing so, Windows gives me this error code: 0xC004C003. I tried using the troubleshooter to no avail and activating it over the phone didn't work either. I looked for update KB5000842 as described here, but since my computer is up to date and the post says to apply said update "or a later update", I'm afraid it won't solve the problem.Any help welcome. I'm running Version 22H2 by the way.

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Windows 10 Activation error 0xC004C003

Hi,

You may try these steps and check if it helps.

• Push the Start button
• Type Settings
• Navigate to Update and Security
• Click on Activation

Due to high demand for Windows 10 globally, few of us may experience a temporary delay in activation. For Activation Error 0xC004C003; request you to wait for 24 hours and Windows 10 should activate automatically without any issue on your machine

Appreciate your patience in this regard.

 

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

 

Windows 10 Activation Error 0xC004C003

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

You may try these steps and check if it helps.

• Push the Start button
• Type Settings
• Navigate to Update and Security
• Click on Activation

Due to high demand for Windows 10 globally, few of us may experience a temporary delay in activation. For Activation Error 0xC004C003; request you to wait for 24 hours and Windows 10 should activate automatically without any issue on your machine

I suggest you to refer to the Microsoft help article and check if it helps.

Why can't I activate Windows? - Microsoft Support

Get help with Windows activation errors - Microsoft Support

Hope it helps.

Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thanks.