Windows 10: Windows 10 not activating after re-install

Discus and support Windows 10 not activating after re-install in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I updated my hardware it was basically a full rebuild and reinstalled Windows from a boot drive. It installed just fine, but won't activate now. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JSDSorensen, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. JSDSORENSEN
    JSDSorensen Win User

    Windows 10 not activating after re-install


    I updated my hardware it was basically a full rebuild and reinstalled Windows from a boot drive. It installed just fine, but won't activate now. I tried doing a reset and reinstall, and it still isn't working. Under Activation in the Settings, it gives me this error code: 0xC004F213. Can anyone help?

    :)
     
    JSDSorensen, Dec 20, 2019
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  2. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Dec 20, 2019
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  3. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User
    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Dec 20, 2019
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Windows 10 not activating after re-install

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    How long did you wait for activation?
    When I re-installed with a fresh install... it took a few hours to sync and activate.
    However, it did, finally, activate.
     
    95Viper, Dec 20, 2019
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