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How to Fix Error 0xC004F211 During Windows 10 Activation

Use these techniques to resolve Windows 10 activation error 0xC004F211: Execute the Windows Activation Trouble-shooter. You must run the Windows 10 Activation Trouble-shooter first and foremost. Despite having a genuine key, your copy of Windows 10 might not be able to be activated.

Use the Win + I keyboard shortcut to access Windows Settings. Select Update & Security from the menu that appears on the next screen. On the left pane, go to the Activation section. Click the Troubleshoot link in the right pane. Make sure to activate the OS if you didn’t find the troubleshooting option. Click the Yes button when the UAC prompt appears on the screen. This will identify the Windows activation issue. When the procedure is finished, click the link that says, “I recently changed the hardware on this device.” Log in to your associated Microsoft account using your login information. Select the Activate button after choosing the device you’re currently working on. After Windows has started, close the active tab.

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Restart your windows computer after the procedure is finished to see if the problem has been resolved.

What if you do not activate Windows 10?

If you don’t activate Windows 10 on your computer, you’ll see the message “Windows isn’t activated. Activate Windows now” in Settings. When this occurs, you will no longer be able to change your wallpaper, themes, accent colors, lock screen, or other settings. Everything related to personalization will be greyed out or unavailable. Apps and functionality will no longer function.

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