Fix: Activation Error Code 0xC004C008 on Windows 10 & 11

Running the Windows Activation troubleshooter should fix this

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Did you have any hardware issues recently? For example, if your hard drive crashed for any kind of reasons you will install theWindows 10operating system again on a new hard drive you buy.

Unfortunately, after you are asked to enter your product key during the installation in the Windows 10 system you might end up with the Activation Error Code 0xC004C008.

The error code usually appears when you install the Windows product a specific number of times. TheWindows 10license can only be installed on a single device.

So, if your device crashes and you buy a new one or just change a hardware component, you might need a new product activation code.

Luckily for us, there is a very easy fix to this issue just like we did with theWindows activation error 0x80041023.

How can I fix Activation Error Code 0xC004C008?

1. Try phone activation

2. Use Windows Activation Troubleshooter

Some users reported that they fixed this issue by using the troubleshoot option from the Activation options window. While this is not the fix for every user, this is a simple manipulation that you can try and which may fox your problem.

Before trying out this solution, sign in asAdministrator. After you have signed in as an Administrator, here’s what you have to do.

3. Contact Microsoft

If the options posted above made no difference you can always call directly Microsoft office by dialing the number 18009365700 and explain whaterror messageyou get in yourWindows 10operating system.

They will most likely resolve it over the phone, and you can go on with your installation ofWindows 10.

If you are facing some other issue like theWindows activation error 0xc004f211, check our detailed guide to fix it for good.

Please write us below with any other thoughts on the Activation Error Code 0xC004C008, and we will help you further in the quest of installingWindows 10into your device.

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Fix: Activation Error Code 0xC004C008 on Windows 10 & 11#

How can I fix Activation Error Code 0xC004C008?#

1. Try phone activation#

2. Use Windows Activation Troubleshooter#

3. Contact Microsoft#

Fix: Activation Error Code 0xC004C008 on Windows 10 & 11

How can I fix Activation Error Code 0xC004C008?

1. Try phone activation

2. Use Windows Activation Troubleshooter

3. Contact Microsoft