Windows Product Activation Failed

Summary :

Windows 10 activation error 0xc004f050 is a common issue and if you are encountering it, what should you do? Don’t worry and it can be fixed easily as long as you follow these solutions in this post from MiniTool.

Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): - Windows Validation Data- Validation Code: 50 Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012 Windows Product Key:.-.-F7KTG-T63MB-9G6JT Windows Product Key Hash: o49uD+m844Zyw2aQbCyUk7mB6H8= Windows Product ID: 00359-1-85901 Windows Product ID Type: 5 Windows License Type: Retail Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003 ID. This problem can occur if you use the Windows 10 KMS host product key in a Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment. You must use the updated WS2012R2+Win10 KMS host product key if the following conditions are true. Well this a common error and can be solved easily. First, check you have a good internet connection to install all the files of MS Office Suite including Outlook itself.

Error Code 0xc004f050

The rest MS office application are working files but when I'm try to open the MS word it shown the message - Product Activation Failed. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, VOLUMEKMSCLIENT channel Activation ID: ae2ee509-1b34-41c0-acb7-6d Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f Extended PID: Installation ID: Partial Product Key: HVTHH License Status: Notification Notification Reason: 0xC004F200 (non-genuine).

When activating your Windows 10 operating system, you may run into some error codes like 0xC004C003, 0x803fa067, 0xc004f034, etc. Besides, another common error 0xc004f050 often disappears.

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When using the Windows Activation wizard, you see the error code, and here is the detailed message: “The product key you entered didn’t work. Check the product key and try again, or enter a different one. (0xc004f050)”.

Here are some reasons why you see this activation error:

The product key you type is incorrect or invalid.
You have upgraded to Windows 10 but the activation server is busy.
You may have done major hardware changes to your computer before the update. Otherwise, Windows 10 can activate itself without this error code.

Tip: Changing the CPU or motherboard can cause 0xc004f050. If you need, you can upgrade motherboard or CPU by following the methods in this post - How to Upgrade Motherboard and CPU without Reinstalling Windows.

How can you get rid of the error code? Solutions are simple and let’s see them from the following part.

How to Fix Activation Error 0xc004f050 Windows 10

Re-Enter Your Product Key

As mentioned above, if the product is incorrect or invalid, you will get the error message – the product key you entered didn’t work 0xc004f050. To fix this issue, confirm your key.

Step 1: Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security.

Step 2: Under the Activation window, click Change product key.

Step 3: Enter your product key and click Next.

Step 4: Finish the activation by following the on-screen guide.

Run the Activation Troubleshooter

To fix 0xc004f050, you can try Windows Activation Troubleshooter. Just go to the Activation tab, click Troubleshoot, and then Windows will detect activation problems to fix them.

Use Automated Telephone System to Activate Windows 10

If you get the error code 0xc004f050 when you activate your Windows 10 and you know the license is good and from a legal source, you can try another way to activate the system and that is to use the telephone system.

Step 1: Press Win + R, input SLUI 4 and click OK.

Step 2: Choose your country and region.

Step 3: Call the provided phone number to reach the Microsoft Product Activation Center and offer your installation ID.

Step 4: Provide your confirmation ID to activate Windows.

Tip: Calling the phone number is a tedious procedure, so you should follow instructions on the phone. The total time may be 2-3 minutes.

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Perform a Clean Install After Upgrade

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Another way to fix the activation error 0xc004f050 is by performing a clean install after upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8.

If you are genuine Windows 7/8 users, the operating system automatically switches to Windows 10 in the Microsoft Server after a successful update. It will be activated and labeled as genuine. Then, you can perform a clean install.

Tip: Before the clean install, you should back up your important files, especially on the desktop since the process will lead to data loss.

To upgrade to Windows 10, you can use Media Creation Tool. Also, this tool can be used to make a clean install. Here are two related articles for you:

Bottom Line

Product Activation Failed Windows 10

Are you bothered by the activation error 0xc004f050 when activating Windows 10? Take it easy and now you can try these four methods to easily fix the error code. Just have a try!