Windows 10: Windows reported that the hardware of your device has changed. Error code: 0xC004F211 after...

Hi I am getting the dreaded "Windows reported that the hardware of your device has changed. Error code: 0xC004F211" error after updating the BIOS on a Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX motherboard.I have tried various possible fixes such as those discussed in this https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-reactivate-win-11-after-bios-update/9df9d573-b006-4cf7-b7aa-a90fc82e5424andhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/u4zmzr/i_lost_windows_11_pro_activation_after_bios_update/https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/16vm5ie/updated_bios_and_now_my_win_11_is_deactivated/http

:)

 

Windows reported that the hardware has changed 0xC004F211

hi there

my win 11 pro suddenly not activated ( activate window watermark appeared ) and the troubleshoot says (we weren't able to activate windows on this device )

with ( Windows reported that the hardware has changed 0xC004F211 ) error but still receiving updates

i updated bios before one week but i hadn't change any hardware

thanx

 

Error 0xC004F211 but I didn't change anything.

I got a new notebook. The OS is windows 10 Pro, it was activated. But after few hours, when I check the settings, it says that my windows is not activated. It says, "Windows reported that the hardware of your device has changed", but I didn't change anything. The error code is 0xC004F211. I tried to troubleshoot, but it didn't help.

 

Windows reports that the hardware of the device has changed, with error code 0xC004F211.

Hello, RAFAEL URIEL ZALDIVAR GUILLEN

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand that you’re having trouble with the Windows Activation Error 0xc004f211 after changing your hardware. This error often occurs when there’s a significant hardware change, such as replacing the motherboard or processor.

Here are the steps you can follow:

Check current Windows 11 license: Hold Windows+S > Type CMD > Run as administrator > Type the command slmgr.vbs /dli >Press Enter to run this command > Observe if the current key belongs to RETAIL channel > Assuming your key belongs to retail license, it could be deal with Phone Activation.

Phone activation：

At the same time, you can also activate your Windows 11 license through phone support. To do this, open the command prompt, Run as administrator, and type this command: slui 4

This will launch a new Windows activation window. Expand the drop-down menu to select your region where you will be able to call and provide an ID. Finally enter your ID and the local phone support confirmation ID.

Get more details of Phone Support: Global Customer Service phone numbers - Microsoft Support

Hope it helps! If any update, welcome to share with us.

Best regards,

Chandy |Microsoft Community Support Specialist