Some common error codes during activation

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List of common Windows activation error codes and how to fix them.

Some errors caused by the Key
- Error code "0x803fa067, 0xC004C060, 0xC004C003": Invalid key
* Solution: Contact support to request a new key.
- Error code "0xC004C008": Retail key has reached activation limit
- Error code "0xC004C020": Volume key has reached activation limit
- Error code "Call MS Support (0xC004C020)": Volume key has reached activation limit
* Solution: Try activating by phone/Getweb (Get CID) or contact support for a new key.

Some errors caused by the device
- Error code "0x80072EE2": Network timeout – * Wait 10 minutes and try again.
- Error code "0xc004f050": Wrong version – * Check your Windows version.
- Error code "0xc0ea000a": Unknown cause
* Solution:
    1. Open Powershell as Administrator
    2. Enter command: slmgr -ipk "Your product key here"
    3. Then enter: slmgr -ato
* Example:
    slmgr -ipk XXXXX-ABCDE-AB89X-1X34GF-5X7YA
    slmgr -ato

Key types explained:

Retail: One device, can be transferred, activates online/by phone.
OEM: Tied to one device, non-transferable.
Volume (MAK/KMS): For businesses, limited activations, often requires Get CID for activation.

Support tools:

Get CID / Getweb – Retrieve CID for phone activation
Download correct Windows version

List of common Office activation error codes and how to fix them.

Some errors caused by the Key
- Error code "Not valid, 0xC004C060, 0xC004C003": Invalid key
* Solution: Contact support to request a new key.
- Error code "0xC004C008": Retail key has reached activation limit
- Error code "0xC004C020": Volume key has reached activation limit
- Error code "Call MS Support (0xC004C020)": Volume key has reached activation limit
* Solution: Try activating by phone/Getweb (Get CID) or contact support for a new key.

Some errors caused by the device
- Error "The product key is for the volume-licensed version of Microsoft ...": Key is for Volume version
- Error "The product key is for the retail-licensed version of Microsoft ...": Key is for Retail version
* Solution: Reinstall the version according to your key (Download) or request a new key.

Key types explained:

Retail: Direct activation, transferable between devices.
Volume: Requires correct Volume version, usually activated via Get CID or internal tools.

Support tools:

Get CID / Getweb – Retrieve CID for phone activation
Download correct Office version

Some common error codes during activation

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