I've been trying to upgrade my PC to Windows 11, but I'm running into error code 0xc004f050 during the activation process. I've read that this is a common activation error, but I'm not sure how to resolve it.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

  1. Double-checked that my product key is entered correctly.
  2. Ensured that my current Windows version is activated and eligible for the upgrade.
  3. Attempted an internet connection troubleshooting to make sure it's not a connectivity issue.
  4. Ran the Windows Activation Troubleshooter, but it didn’t seem to fix the problem.

Has anyone else experienced this, and are there any solutions I might be missing? Any advice would be much appreciated!

9 days later

Error code 0xc004f050 usually indicates an issue with the activation key. Here are a few additional steps you might try:

  1. Check Compatibility: Ensure your system meets all Windows 11 hardware requirements.
  2. Correct Edition Key: Verify that the product key matches the edition of Windows you are trying to activate.
  3. Reboot & Retry: Sometimes a simple restart can help reset and apply configurations correctly.

If these don’t work, you might consider reaching out to Microsoft support for further assistance. Have you tried any other approaches, or are you seeing any other error messages?

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