Windows 10: Why has activation stopped working after the 24H2 update

I have a new computer at home that has retail windows 11 pro installed. The operating system was installed using a local account.I bought the license and installation media through a reputable computer store and used the installation media to install the OS before using the activation key that came with the media to activate it. Before the update I setup the computer with the additional users that will also be using this computer as well as installing the apps I use. To try to resolve the issue I have run activation troubleshooter a number of times and it shows error code 0xC004C003 implying a

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Factory reset Windows 11 24H2 (build 26100.863)

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

There are no currently listed problems resetting version 24H2 of Windows 11 and no specific steps you need to perform, are you experiencing any problems with that insider build that is causing you to perform a Windows reset?

 

Vista Automatic Updating Error

Automatic Updates isn't currently running.

 

Vista Automatic Updating Error

Resolution Suggestion:

# To resolve this problem, make sure that BITS and the Automatic Updates service are started..

A simple solution but one that works in most circumstances!

1. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.

2. In the list of services, right-click Automatic Updates, and then click Properties.

3. In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply.

4. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

5. Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and then click Properties.

6. In the Startup type list, click Manual, and then click Apply.

7. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

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