Windows 10: Sudden activation Error

Anonymous
2018-11-08T10:44:14+00:00

Having had a legitimate copy of Win10x64 Pro since release, today I have been presented with an activation error (0xC004C003). Running the trouble shooter tells me that I I have a Win10 HOME licence (which is a false statement). Looking at my MS account online it clearly states I have a pro licence. There has been no hardware changes

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2018-11-08T21:50:55+00:00

We are aware of reports that some customers’ Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise machines are not recognizing their licenses as activated. Users may receive the following notification: “Error: you are running Windows 10 Pro, but you have valid digital license for Windows 10 Home," or one of the following error codes 0X803F8001, 0xC004C003.

We are actively working to resolve this within 24 hours. You can still use your PC; however, the watermark will appear until activation is restored. Thank you for your patience.

We will update this post with additional information as needed and once activations are restored.

Paul...

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T20:34:58+00:00

    No I had a free upgrade from Windows 8 pro I think it was, years ago, however the original key for Windows 8 pro does not work as the technician tried it earlier after asking if I had one and I believe the reason why is back in Feb 2018 I changed motherboards and had an activation issue, then the remote tech tried several keys to get it activated.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T20:25:33+00:00

    Did your computer come with Win 10 Pro originally?

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T20:22:48+00:00

    That is what the MS remote support tried to do earlier on my PC, did not work, I then saw him try 2 different keys and both activations failed...

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T19:50:15+00:00

    Same error here in the US 2 machines both Windows 10 Pro licenses.

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