Many users report experiencing the Error Code 0xC004F074 while trying to activate Windows 10. The reason for this issue seems to be that the Key Management Service cannot contact correctly with the licensed software. Here is how to fix the Windows 10 Activation Error 0xC004F074.

Windows 10 Error 0xC004F074 Fix

Error 0xC004F074 popping up while trying to activate your Windows might occur because the product key may have been used on too many devices. Your Windows file may be corrupted or not operational. The following are the fixes for Error 0xC004F074.

Fix#1 – Running the Activation Troubleshooters

The first thing to do when you find a PC-related problem is to troubleshoot it. It should automatically identify and solve the issue. Do as follows to troubleshoot this issue.

  • Open Settings.
  • Select the Update and Security and choose Activation from the left.
  • Go ahead and press on Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooting process.
  • After the troubleshoot is finished, check if the issue persists after restarting your computer.

Fix# 2 – Activating with Phone:

Most people don’t know this but you can also activate Windows using your phone. To do this, follow these instructions:

  • Open Settings.
  • Choose Update and Security and select Activation from the left.
  • You will see Activate by Phone at the bottom; click on it.
  • Select your region and continue.
  • Enter your confirmation ID in the required section.
  • Press on Activate Windows.

Fix# 3 – Activating Using Command Prompt

A server connection is another reason behind the Windows 10 error 0xC004F074; you can use SLMGR commands to activate your windows within the Command Prompt and fix the error.

  • Open Command Prompt.
  • Open it as an admin by pressing ctrl+shift+enter.
  • Enter the Command below and substitute X with your product key:slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
  • Input the subsequent command and restart your computer:

    • slmgr.vbs /ato

Fix# 4 – Running System File Checker

System File Checker is a first-party software for Windows that allows you to check all your files for corrupted ones. It replaces the corrupt files with working ones that had been cached at an earlier time:

  • Go ahead and open the Command Prompt.
  • Access it as an admin by pressing ctrl+shift+enter.
  • Insert this command to execute the system file checker:

    • sfc/scannow

  • After the scan completes, check if your PC is good now.

Fix# 5 – Reinstalling the KMS Key

This fix requires you to have a windows activation key. But before this, we need to delete the old activation key to enter the new one. To do this:

  • Open the Command Prompt.
  • To use Command Prompt as an Administrator, press ctrl+shift+enter.
  • Insert the following command and take a screenshot for safekeeping of the details that pop up.
  • Uninstall the existing product key with this command.

    • slmgr.vbs/dlv

  • Reinstall the product key with this command.

    • slmgr.vbs /ipk

  • Re[lace with the new activation key.
  • Go to Update and Security & Activation in your Settings.
  • Windows should be activated now.

That is all for our fixes for Windows 10 Activation Error 0xC004F074. If you are facing errors and issues with other PC games or your PC, then also see our hub for commonly occurring PC errors and their fixes.

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