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6 solutions to fix Widnows activation error 0xc004f200

One of the most strange errors users of Microsoft Windows receive is the xc004f200 Windows not genuine error.

I say strange because it pops up even when one is using a valid Windows activation key. More interesting is the fact that Windows could have been showing it’s activated all along and working seamlessly only to abruptly claim it lacks a genuine activation.

What follows are endless issues including the operating system disabling some features. And again, the xc004f200 complications are not limited to Windows and will sometimes surface when transferring Microsoft Office to new PCs.

Well, don’t fret if you have been confronted by this problem for it has plenty of easy-to-implement solutions.

But before we discuss them, let’s see what triggers the 0xC004F200 (not genuine) warning.

What causes error 0xc004f200?

Most users have been encountering this issue after an update. For others, it’s when installing Office software on new PCs or after a hardware upgrade.

Now, the issue is not due to a software misconfiguration but rather because of the nature of Microsoft’s licensing arrangements.

For instance, your MSDN key or TechNet Product Keys may become blocked if used in other machines since they are meant to be used by a single person.

But you may be able lucky and manage to use it for a while before the system senses. Your luck runs out with a system change, for example, after reinstalling Windows.

Again, despite users being aware of the strict Microsoft licensing terms, some users still give away product keys illegally or resell them on auction sites. Microsoft usually detects once such a key has been installed in a second machine and blacklist it preventing further use.

So in short, the error emanates from Microsoft thinking that your software is pirated and happens to even users who have installed genuine programs.

— RELATED: Back up your Windows activation data with the Advanced Token Manager

How to troubleshoot error 0xc004f200

Here are our recommended ways to get rid of this challenge.

1. Change The Windows Product Key

You may get this fault if you reinstalled Windows using other media but the valid Recovery disks for your machine.

In such a case, you need to change the Product Key and install the one printed on your COA (certificate of authenticity) sticker.

Steps:

On the Search box, type SLUI.EXE 3

2. Uninstall latest Updates/Roll back changes

Uninstalling the Windows Update which brought about the error also solves the problem in some cases. This is the update you lastly did prior to receiving a 0xC004F200 warning for the first time.

Steps:

Windows 7/Vista

Click Start then select Control panel.

Under Windows Update, select View Installed Updates.

Look for the relevant update then right-click it and choose Uninstall. This will remove the trouble-causing update.

Windows 8/8.1

(For 8.1 just click the Start button then type “Control Panel” in the search box to perform a quick search )

Windows 10

Now tap on the Update history tab.

From the list of Windows 10 updates, choose the unwanted update and tap on Uninstall.

— RELATED: Windows 10 activation errors: Why they occur and how to fix them

3. Try the Activation Troubleshooter

Users running version 1607 of Windows 10 or later can get help from the Activation troubleshooter mostly if the 0xC004F200 related issues arise after a major hardware change (like upgrading RAM) or reinstalling Windows.

Follow these steps to invoke it:

Steps:

Click the Start button and choose Settings.

Click on Update & Security.

Now click on the Activation option then Tap on Troubleshoot just below the Activate Windows now section (Note that the Troubleshoot option is only available in inactivated Windows). Click Yes when asked by the UAC.

You are then prompted to choose the type of device you’re using. Click this is the device I’m using right now correctly then click Activate.

That’s all. Your error should now be gone.

— RELATED: 4 quick fixes for Windows 10 activation error 0xc004f034

4. Do A Complete Reinstall

If everything else fails, you try to reformat and reinstall your edition of Windows. You can use the manufacturer’s Recovery media -if available for that PC as well as a download of a Retail ISO/disk. You will then need to activate Windows using a legal license as described below.

ALSO READ: How to Reinstall Windows 10

5. Reactivate Windows

Maybe your computer lost its activation settings so try to undertake a fresh Windows activation.

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Windows 7

You can also activate the Windows 7 copy by phone:

Steps:

Windows 8.1

To activate Windows 8.1 by phone:

Windows 8

That should be it.

However, if the error persists in Windows 8, you can execute these remedial steps to see if you might finally make progress:

Type Slui 3 and press enter (on the command prompt).

A new Window pops up. Type your 25-digit product key in this Window then Click Activate.

This may successfully remove the error.

Windows 10

You can reactivate your Windows 10 by entering your 23-digit product key or a digital license.

Select Activation.

6. Contact Support

Microsoft support is very helpful when faced with a plethora of technical issues so you can chat with them for assistance.

You can contact them here to find the exact status of your Windows Key.

Error 0xc004f200 When Installing Office On Windows

Some users meet his problem when trying to install Microsoft Office. If you are in a similar scenario, you can still get your way out using the following fixes:

1. Use Microsoft’s Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool

One of the easiest ways is to use the Genuine Advantage Diagnostic troubleshooting tool. The tool automatically diagnoses and resolves common Windows and Office-related problems.

Here are the steps to run the diagnostics:

Launch the diagnostics process by clicking the tool from the taskbar as shown then choosing run.

You can also right-click and select run as administrator from the Downloads folder.

2. Re-install Office

Reinstalling the software may also be a solution regardless of your Office version.

Steps:

Restart the PC in Clean Boot mode. For starters, the “clean boot” usually starts Windows with minimal drivers and startup programs.

This helps you determine whether it’s a background process that’s interfering with office and triggering problems.

Here is how to enter a clean boot:

Click Start then type msconfig in the search Window (For Windows 8 you swipe into the home screen (from the right edge) the start typing msconfig).

Select System Configuration or msconfig.exe from the results (depending on your Windows).

Now click Disable all.

On the Startup option under Task Manager, select each item and then choose Disable for every startup item.

Now the computer will restart and run in clean boot.

ALSO READ: How to Completely Remove Microsoft Office in Windows 10.

How to Reset the PC To A Normal Boot

Remember to return your PC to be starting normally after you’re done troubleshooting in clean boot.

Steps:

Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10

• The computer will prompt you to restart it. Accept the reboot request.

Windows 7

That’s all for this method.

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