Activation error 0xC004C008


  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
       #1

    Activation error 0xC004C008


    hi~~
    i got this Win7 upgrade cd from Dell so I suppose it genuine but everytime I try to activate my windows, it keeps getting error,
    Activation error 0xC004C008-1.jpg
    do you know what's the problem is??
    thx~~
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #2

    Are you using the serial Key that came with the DVD ?

    Watch carefully the numbers & letters you type in Zero's, G, Q, 6, etc
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  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thanks doc, but I'm sure I typed it correctly :)
    and yes, I'm using the key that came with the dvd
    any idea why I keep getting the error code?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2,737
    Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
       #4

    Looks like you are using a MAK or KMS key. Do you have your KMS server running?

    Here is the error per Microsoft:

    How to troubleshoot Volume Activation error codes on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista-based computers
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  5. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #5

    This can also happen with technet accounts if the MS activation servers are acting up. Use the automated phone system to activate Win7, you'll need to call up a toll free number aand key in the installation ID via the phone’s keypad. You should receive an auto generated confirmation ID.
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  6. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks for the input guys ~~
    It says that I already used the key on other PC, which in reality I'm not and i was like, wth??!! and it only have 20 days left
    Maybe I'll contact Dell for support or call Microsoft..
    I'll post if i get new information
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  7. Posts : 23
    win 7
       #7

    This issue may also be related to: Yes this is true, and this type of behavior is shown here: Windows 7 Activation Error 0xC004F061 on x86 and x64

    itzmelou said:
    hi~~
    i got this Win7 upgrade cd from Dell so I suppose it genuine but everytime I try to activate my windows, it keeps getting error,
    Activation error 0xC004C008-1.jpg
    do you know what's the problem is??
    thx~~
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 2,737
    Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
       #8

    Here is the solution: Check the part that refers to: MediaBootInstall

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
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