Activation error 0xC004C008

[itzmelou]

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,

do you know what's the problem is??
thx~~

 

[DocBrown]

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

 

[itzmelou]

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?

 

[WindowsStar]

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

 

[Bill2]

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.

 

[itzmelou]

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 :sarc:

 

[infomike]

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

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,
View attachment 73206
do you know what's the problem is??
thx~~

 

[WindowsStar]

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

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?ltr=C