Top 5 Windows 10 Activation Errors and their Fixes

In this blog you will read about the common 5 Windows 10 activation errors, you will also learn how to get rid of these errors. But before continue, it is recommended that scan your computer or laptop with a professional PC Error Repair Tool. This tool will scan your entire system and fix all kinds of system related issues/errors like DLL error, registry error and more.

5 Common Windows 10 Activation Errors 

The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit. (Error code: 0xC004C020)

When a Volume License bought from Microsoft by a business to install Windows on multiple PCs has been used by more PCs than specific in Microsoft Software License Terms then you will face this kind of error. In order to get rid of this issue you should use a different product key to activate Windows on your PC. 

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DNS name does not exist. (Error code: 0x8007232B)

This happens when user attempting to activate work PC, which is not properly connected to workplace’s network. First of all connect to the right network and then apply with the product key.

The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. (Error code: 0x8007007B)

If you are getting this type of error message then you should modify your network settings by contacting your organization’s support person.

Enter the product key:

Step 1: Click on the ‘Start’ and then choose Settings > Update & security > Activation.

Step 2: Choose Change product key, and enter product key.

The Software Licensing Service reported that the license evaluation failed. (Error code: 0xC004E003)

This activation error starts appearing after installing some third-party software, some application could changed the system files. When Windows activation service needs those system files to finish the activation process then gets unable due to files are modified or missing. 

Fix this issue by restoring your PC’s system files back.

Unspecified error (Error code: 0x80004005)

You can easily fix “Unspecified error”. Simply click on the ‘Start’ and then select Settings >Update & security > Activation, and choose Activate Windows to try and manually activate your PC. 

If you are unable to fix the issue after applying above given trick then, you would have to reset your PC/laptop.

For more Activation Errors kindly visit: 24 Most Common Windows 10 Activation Error Codes and their Fixes