If you encounter error 0xc004c060, follow these steps to resolve it:
- Run Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Press Win + S, type cmd, and right-click on Command Prompt.
- Select Run as administrator.
- Delete the Pre-installed License Key:
In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:
slmgr /upk
- This will remove the existing product key.
- Clear License Information from the System:
Run the following command to clear residual license data:
slmgr /cpky
- Press Enter.
- Enter the New Product Key:
Type this command to input the new product key:
slmgr /ipk <NEW_PRODUCT_KEY>
- Replace <NEW_PRODUCT_KEY> with the valid product key provided to you.
- Activate the License Key:
Activate Windows by typing:
slmgr /ato
- Press Enter to attempt activation online.
- Verify Activation Status:
To check if the activation was successful, run:
slmgr /dlv
- Press Enter. A licensing information window will appear, showing the activation status.