Windows fails to start following relocation of the product key to a different machine.

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FishyPlayzzz
Junior Member

01-31-2016, 02:24 PM

I was planning to assemble a new PC, so I disabled the OEM key on the previous one to reuse it. This should function as described on https://whatsabyte.com/windows/deactivat...oduct-key/. I installed Windows, but the key wasn’t recognized and returned error code 0xc004c060. Is this approach effective? Does it require time for the data to sync with Microsoft’s servers?

FishyPlayzzz

01-31-2016, 02:24 PM #1

iThinkitsPlum
Member

01-31-2016, 02:46 PM

Consider reaching out to Microsoft for assistance with this matter. You can visit their support page here: https://partner.support.services.microso...contactus/

iThinkitsPlum

01-31-2016, 02:46 PM #2

Consider reaching out to Microsoft for assistance with this matter. You can visit their support page here: https://partner.support.services.microso...contactus/

galexygamer3
Member

178

02-01-2016, 06:16 AM

These keys are linked to the physical device you install them on.

galexygamer3

02-01-2016, 06:16 AM #3

These keys are linked to the physical device you install them on.

Sahrend
Member

02-01-2016, 01:41 PM

I noticed you didn't link activation to your MS account. That would have turned on the key for new hardware without any problems. OEMs can't be changed, and reaching out to MS won't assist. They'll suggest you contact the party where you got the key.

Sahrend

02-01-2016, 01:41 PM #4