how do i fix my windows deactivation problem? error code 0xc004c008

daggeree

Reputable
Jul 8, 2014
1
0
4,510
I recently cloned one of my hard drives as a back up drive, also i had installed a new motherboard.. Now after the new motherboard windows was deactivated and needs to be reactivated but it says my key already in use on another computer.. how do i fix this?
 
Solution
Where it tells you it is deactivated, it should give you a local phone number to call. This will 'probably' get it reactivated. Failing that, you'll have to call and talk to a human.

It's saying 'in use on another computer', because Windows treats the motherboard as 'the computer'. When it was originally activated, it knew the old motherboard. Now, trying to activate again, it sees a new one.

USAFRet

Titan
Moderator
Where it tells you it is deactivated, it should give you a local phone number to call. This will 'probably' get it reactivated. Failing that, you'll have to call and talk to a human.

It's saying 'in use on another computer', because Windows treats the motherboard as 'the computer'. When it was originally activated, it knew the old motherboard. Now, trying to activate again, it sees a new one.
 
Solution
Hi

Is this a retail windows 8 or a oem win 8 you purchased for a PC you built
Or a oem windows which came on a PC you purchased
Only in first two cases is licence transferable

If it will not activate on line you need to phone Microsoft activation centre and ask for help

Usually their question is how any PC's is this windows copy installed on , the key will tell them what the version is

If more than one PC no re activation

Can you get windows activation to give you the phone number ?

Regards

Mike Barnes