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Windows 11 Product Key Not Working Error: 0xc004f050 [Fixed]
Follow these methods to activate your Windows license
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you are trying to upgrade yourWindows Home license to Pro Editionbut encountered the product key not working, error: 0xc004f050, then you are not alone. Unfortunately, this error often occurs when upgrading Windows 11 Home to Pro.
This guide will discuss all the potential reasons and available fixes to get rid of the Windows 11 Pro key not working.
Why is my Windows 11 activation key not working?
There might be various reasons for Windows 11 key not activating, some of them are listed below:
What can I do to fix Windows 11 product key not working?
Before moving ahead to the detailed troubleshooting steps, try these quick fixes to resolve Windows 11 activation key not working:
1. Use a generic key
2. Use Command Prompt to activate Windows
3. Use the Telephone system to activate Windows
Can I activate Windows 11 without a key?
Yes, you can activate Windows 11 without a key ifyou have a digital license. Also, please ensure the digital entitlement added to your user account should be linked to your Microsoft account.
How do I find my Windows 11 activation key?
You can find the activation key on your registered email address if you have purchased a copy from Microsoft Store. However, if your license key came with your computer, you must have a digital license linked to your Microsoft account. You can get your hands on yourproduct key via Command Prompt.
So, these are the methods that can help you fix the Windows 11 product key not working error. If nothing worked for you, it is advised toclean install Windows 11after the upgrade.
If you are stuck somewhere in the process, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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