I just got a new upgrade on my PC, but my Windows 10 isn't activated anymore.

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DiamondKirby
Junior Member

01-10-2016, 12:05 AM

During troubleshooting, you mention recent hardware changes and encounter an issue where Windows won't activate. The error code shown on the activation screen is 0xC004F025.

DiamondKirby

01-10-2016, 12:05 AM #1

During troubleshooting, you mention recent hardware changes and encounter an issue where Windows won't activate. The error code shown on the activation screen is 0xC004F025.

Peppermintt
Member

01-12-2016, 05:08 AM

Yes, you can restart your PC using your key.

Peppermintt

01-12-2016, 05:08 AM #2

Yes, you can restart your PC using your key.

Kimplaze
Member

216

01-12-2016, 01:23 PM

You attempted to re-enter your activation code, but it isn’t working. The issue might be linked to the specific hardware you modified. The Windows activation key is generally connected to the motherboard.

Kimplaze

01-12-2016, 01:23 PM #3

OliverBlyth
Member

01-20-2016, 12:59 PM

This is every day question here. You must link your local account to Microsoft Account first, before hardware change.

OliverBlyth

01-20-2016, 12:59 PM #4

This is every day question here. You must link your local account to Microsoft Account first, before hardware change.

QwertyCat
Member

198

01-20-2016, 02:22 PM

Previous work involved hardware changes without issues.

QwertyCat

01-20-2016, 02:22 PM #5

Previous work involved hardware changes without issues.

colerox2
Junior Member

01-22-2016, 05:26 PM

I don’t possess a physical key. I moved up from Windows 8.

colerox2

01-22-2016, 05:26 PM #6

I don’t possess a physical key. I moved up from Windows 8.

Pyromax33
Member

193

01-24-2016, 04:41 AM

I don’t possess a key from Windows 8. I replaced every part except the hard drive. I’ve connected my key to my Windows account, which has worked fine before.

Pyromax33

01-24-2016, 04:41 AM #7

I don’t possess a key from Windows 8. I replaced every part except the hard drive. I’ve connected my key to my Windows account, which has worked fine before.

7x2
Junior Member

01-30-2016, 05:28 PM

It seems the hardware update could be quite significant. Windows also sets a cap on the maximum number of hardware modifications. This detail is covered in the linked video.

7x2

01-30-2016, 05:28 PM #8

It seems the hardware update could be quite significant. Windows also sets a cap on the maximum number of hardware modifications. This detail is covered in the linked video.

Hexody
Member

02-20-2016, 01:00 PM

Microsoft assistance might be useful. They discuss the related account and hardware update, though they don't mention limits. The website doesn't provide details on restrictions after a hardware change.

Hexody

02-20-2016, 01:00 PM #9