# How to Fix Activation Error 0xC004F213 on Windows 11 **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-fix-activation-error-0xc004f213-on-windows-11/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2023-02-01 **Updated:** 2023-02-01 **Categories:** Blogs **Tags:** Best of Best, Blogs Daily, Computer Guides, Computers Tips and Tutorials, guiderobert, Guides and Tutorials, guiding12, How To Guide, How To Guides, Originals How to, Tips, Tricks, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Tips **Reading Time:** 7 min --- Many people were pleased when Microsoft announced a free upgrade to [Windows 11](https://compsmag.com/reviews/windows-11-review/) for those who already have a valid license. When it was released in October 2021, many users seized the chance and accepted the offer. In this case, a digital license from an earlier operating system version is applied automatically without any user action. Unfortunately, this leads to a few problems, one of which is activation error code 0xC004F213. Although, in most cases, it is a result of a hardware change in the most recent [Windows](https://compsmag.com/best/windows-apps/) update, users claimed they received a notification suddenly. Users may run into the very similar error code 0xC004F012 in related situations. Others claimed they encountered a 0xC004F213 error while upgrading their version of Windows. Regardless of the situation, the error can also happen to people who installed Windows 11 using a product key rather than a digital license. The issue is widespread, though, as users are notified in both instances. Your Windows 11 and Windows 10 OS may not be activated at times, according to a Windows Activation Error 0XC004F213. “Windows reported that no product key was found on your device,” reads the error message. 0XC004F213 is the error code. This can happen even when using a preinstalled OS or an authentic product key. This error might occur if the preinstalled key is missing, if the motherboard has recently been changed, or if there are multiple [product keys finder](https://compsmag.com/best/product-key-finders/). ## Ways to Fix Activation Error 0xC004F213 on Windows 11 ### Activate Windows using a product key Windows must first be activated using a product key as the first solution to this problem. The product key you initially used to activate your copy of Windows is necessary for this method. You might have to purchase it from the Microsoft store once more if you don’t already have it. However, you can use the alternative method if you have a digital licence. To activate Windows with a product key, right-click on the Start menu and select “Settings” from the options that appear. Once Settings opens, go to Activation; for Windows 10, open “Update and Security” and go to “Activation” from the left pane. Next to “Change Product Key,” click “Change.” In Windows 10. Simply click [Change Product Key]. Enter your product key and click [Next]. Then click Activate. You will receive a message that Windows has been activated. ### Run Windows Activation Troubleshooter Skip this method if you didn’t connect your Microsoft account to the digital licence before upgrading the hardware. However, if you did, activating Windows will be accomplished by running the activation troubleshooter. Follow these steps to do so: Hold down the Windows key and type “Settings”. Open Settings and go to Activation; in Windows 10, go to Update and Security and select Activation. If an activation error occurs, a troubleshooting option will appear. Clicking it will run the troubleshooter; you may see the message “Windows cannot be activated on your device. Select “Recently changed hardware on this device” and click Next. Enter your Microsoft sign-in information and click Sign In. Then select “This is the device you are using now” and click “Activate. ### Contact Microsoft support The final resort is to get in touch with a Microsoft support representative if the issue continues. Follow these steps to do that: Simply go to the Microsoft Contact page, type your problem in the search box, and press Enter. You will be presented with several options for your problem. We have already listed all possible scenarios in this article, so skip them. Click Contact Support. Select Windows from Products and click Confirm. Click “Provide Phone Number” and a support representative will call you. Enter the phone number and click “Confirm. In addition, we recommend that you click the “Add File” option and provide a screenshot of the problem. ### Activate Windows using a digital license You only need to sign in with the Microsoft account that you used to make the purchase if you digitally activated your Windows installation. With your hardware and Microsoft account, digital licences are automatically linked. So, as soon as you sign in using your Microsoft account, Windows will be turned on automatically. Once you have signed in, you will need to verify that your system is activated. To do this, press the Windows key and the R key together to launch the Run window. Type cmd in the input box and click OK. When the command prompt opens, type the following command > slmgr /xpr If you do not see the message “I am not sure what to do”, please follow the instructions below. ### Use preinstalled product key If you purchased a new [computer](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/) with Windows preinstalled on it, Windows may forget the product key and produce this error. You will need to enter the product key again in order to correct this error. With the aid of commands, you must first reveal and copy the product key. Take these actions to achieve that. Hold down the Windows key and type “Windows PowerShell”. Right-click PowerShell and select “Run as administrator”. Once PowerShell starts, type the following command: > wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey Press Enter to display the product key. Highlight the product key and press Ctrl + C to copy it to the clipboard. Now close PowerShell and press the Windows key and the R key simultaneously to open the “Run” window. Enter the following command to go to the activation settings > ms-settings:activation Click “Change” next to the “Change Product Key” option; for Windows 10, click “Change Product Key”. Paste the product key, click Next, and then click Activate. If the product key is valid, the message “Windows is activated” will appear. ### Purchase a new product key Make sure the product key you have been using is not being used on other devices because doing so is against Microsoft policy if all other attempts to solve the problem fail. If that isn’t the case, though, and you’ve tried every trick in this article, you might need to buy a new product key. Windows 11 product keys can be purchased inexpensively through third-party sites such as G2A. After purchasing a product key, press the Windows key and the R key together to launch the “Run” window. Type “ms-settings:activation” and click OK. Click the “Change” button to the right of the “Change Product Key” option; if you are using Windows 10, click “Change Product Key”. Then paste the product key you copied here and click Next. Click Activate. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation message that Windows is now active. ## Final Words We hope you like our article on how to Fix Activation Error 0xC004F213 on Windows 11. Due to its distinctive system architecture and compatibility, Windows 11 has won the hearts of everyday users. Many users have been attracted to this platform by their desire for a new operating system. People are as a result downloading and installing it from numerous fake sources. However, they frequently encounter a Windows activation error that states that no product key was discovered on their device. Code for error: 0xC004F213. However, if you installed Windows 11 from a reliable source and you continue to get the same error message, it may dampen your enthusiasm for Windows 11. For further information regarding this error, you can also visit [official Microsoft support website](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows). --- *End of Article*