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Hi,
I have a MSI laptop with original Windows 10 installed for more than 5 years.
I decided to re-install a fresh Windows 10 because the older one was slow.
Before re-installation I copied the license key in a notepad file to add it in new Windows.
But when I want to add the license on new fresh Windows it does not accept:
I did activation troubleshooter, the same error:
finally with command:
slmgr /ipk
got error:
Error: 0xC004F050 The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid
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Did you get the issue resolved? I have the same problem.
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After a lot of searching, and trying different configurations the only simple thing that worked for me was:
Change the region to my REAL country where I had connected the pc. so if you have a VPN or something you will have to change to the region that corresponds.
hope help someone.
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Yes I can guarantee as well this solution works! Thanks!
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This worked for me as well. Thank you <3
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Muchas gracias, tenía el mismo problema y tu consejo me funcionó perfectamente. Saludos!
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I had win10. Clean install to windows (world) 11 pro. Encounter same issue. But after change the region, it works. Thank you.
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this worked for me as well with this exact issue. i had to replace my motherboard, so i lost activation due to hardware changes. when i originally installed windows, i pick "world" as my region to not get automatic downloads from the microsoft store(windows will not know what to auto download). it defaulted back to usa. i switched it back to world, and it activated just fine!
Hello again @Amin2234
As I can see from the screenshot, you have installed a Windows 10 Home Single Language version of Windows 10. What was the version of Windows 10 before you reinstalled? I looks like the key you were using is not valid for the current install. For example: Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Home Single Language require different keys.
you can download other versions here:
https://www.microsoft.com/es-es/software-download/windows10
Best regards,
Here is my previous version:
additional info:
Name: Windows(R), CoreSingleLanguage edition
Description: Windows(R) Operating System, RETAIL channel
Hi Amin2234,
Below Links should help in Activating your Windows 10 Home edition.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227
if your issue is resolved please accept this blog as an acceptable answer.
Thanks & Regards,
Sarat
Hi there,
Usually, this might happen if the servers are busy and they cannot communicate with your PC.
Alternatively, you can try Phone activation or activate with help of chat support , this might help you with the process
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0
Hope this answers all your queries, if not please do repost back.
If an Answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it : )
Hello,
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