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
    2018-11-08T20:55:30+00:00

    I do not like the idea that my operating system keeps "calling home" to MS to report that it is 'still here'.

    We all woke up one day to find that "our" software is not actually ours. The Windows installation on our computers is NOT our personal copy of the OS. It is so-called intellectual (pfft) property that is licensed to us for use on one or more devices. I hate it too, but that arrangement is protected by our current patent and copyright laws.

    It's similar to the shift that happened when DRM-protected MP3s replaced your CD or LP record player: you could no longer share your favorite band with your roommate if the file was simply authorized for playback on your personal device, but not on others'. So, think of the Draconian licensing server calls as a sort of DRM for the OS on your device. (This analogy breaks down ... I would never inflict share Windows with my roommate!)

    (Actually, in some cases, your deviceisn't even yours even though you paid for it: you often can't open it up to fix it without breaking the law! But I digress into patent jargon ... /vomit.)

    I totally agree with your sentiment and fire. I've been a Free Software Foundation warrior for many, many years, but I have to run Windows sometimes because of my occupation as a corporate drone. 98% of the time, I run free and libre operating systems, or at least a Linux distro. If you don't already, you should consider the option. It makes an enormous difference in my computing experience and peace of mind, freeing me from many privacy concerns of "internet-integrated" devices that treat the hardware and software marriage on a device as an appliance, consummated by installation (I.e. poking your USB stick in the front panel port.)

    Get involved and you'll find lots of folks who think like you!

    https://www.fsf.org/about/

    https://www.fsf.org/campaigns/

    https://www.fsf.org/windows

    [Edit: formatting.]

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T20:57:53+00:00

    Ok people go to Windows Activation, Click Troubleshoot, it just worked for me....

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T21:07:16+00:00

    No love for me. I upgraded from an Amazon download of Windows 10 Home, to a Microsoft Store digital version of Pro. I am located in Boston. (There's no telling how they're rolling out the fix when available.)

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-11-08T21:08:00+00:00

    ok anche a me si e' attivato

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