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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Anonymous
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
    2018-11-08T19:23:18+00:00

    I'm having the same problem. I'm begining to think that the answer is called LINUX!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T19:18:32+00:00

    how can this s**t happen?

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T18:52:16+00:00

    Running Insider Preview 18272.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T18:50:22+00:00

    I will add myself to this list, here in the UK, all of a sudden as of 20mins ago my Windows 10 PRO 64bit asks me to activate it again, it apparently thinks I have the home edition and there is nothing I can do to solve it...

    Cheers

    Ryan

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