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Microsoft shares workaround for 0xc004c003 Windows 10 activation errors Microsoft has shared a workaround for customers experiencing 0xc004c003 activation failures on Windows 10, version 2004 and 20H2 devices after installing the January 2021 monthly "C" release KB4598291 preview update. This known issue does not impact customers who installed the KB4598298 nonsecurity preview release. "This issue might occur when you try to activate the operating system with an OEM Activation 3.0 (OA3) Digital Product Key (DPK)," Microsoft explains. "Error 0xC004C003 occurs when a licensing code component tries to access a registry hive without proper access. A resulting access denied error causes the product key not to be extracted correctly." The KB4598291 update addressed a bug that would incorrectly deactivate some Windows 10 Education devices following an upgrade to Windows 10, version 2004. However, it looks like the fix might now prevent customers from activating Windows 10 on their devices after installing this preview update. "We can't activate Windows on this device because you don't have a valid digital license or product key," the activation error reads on systems affected by this issue. "If you think you do have a valid license or key, select Troubleshoot below. Error code 0xc004c003." 0xC004C003 activation error Affected Windows 10 versions and editions include: Windows 10 Enterprise, version 2004 Windows 10 Home, version 2004 Windows 10 Pro, version 2004 Windows 10 Education, version 2004 Windows 10 Pro Education, version 2004 Windows 10 Pro, version 20H2 Windows 10 Enterprise, version 20H2 Windows 10 Education, version 20H2 Windows 10 Home, version 20H2 Windows 10 Pro Education, version 20H2 Workaround available To work around this issue and successfully activate Windows 10, Microsoft advises against installing the problematic KB4598291 update on your device. "This issue is not present on devices that run the January 2021 security release or an earlier release," Microsoft says. "To work around this issue, run the January 12, 2021 release or an earlier release until this issue is resolved." If you have already installed it, you can remove the offending Windows 10 KB4598291 update by closing all applications, opening a command prompt, and entering the following command: wusa /uninstall /kb:4598291 Microsoft also said that it is working on resolving this known issue and will provide an update with an upcoming release. Source: Microsoft shares workaround for 0xc004c003 Windows 10 activation errors

Deep Freeze is a backup and recovery system that can disable all changes made to the operating system of computer, at the next reboot. This kind of tool is recommended when you really don't want anyone else making some uncalled modifications to your virtual system. Simply put, when Deep Freeze is activated, it will restore all initial settings of your computer at the next startup. Be careful though, if you forget the program on (on frozen mode) and then make some important changes (e.g. write and save an important document, install a licensed software), you will lose everything at the next startup. And unfortunately, enabling or disabling Deep Freeze will always require a restart. You need to set up a master password that can activate and deactivate Deep Freeze. Make sure you don't forget it because there's no way of getting it back. Overall, the program may be difficult to understand, especially by first-time users, but make sure to check out the help file before getting into it (for example, to bring out the password window and enable/disable the program, go to Deep Freeze in system tray, hold down Shift and double-click the left mouse button). Uninstalling it can also be tricky, because Deep Frozen needs to be deactivated. We, for instance, have misunderstood some of its guidelines, and this caused us to run around in circles. The application doesn't use too much CPU and memory, and its full version price is quite reasonable. In conclusion, if you want a guaranteed way to preserve your computer's information, then Deep Freeze is the perfect tool for you. Just be careful when the computer becomes amnesic. Here are some key features of "Deep Freeze Standard": - Absolute Protection - Guarantees 100% workstation recovery on restart - Provides password protection and complete security - Protects multiple hard drives and partitions - Integration and Compatibility - Supports multiple hard drives and partitions - Supports multi-boot environments - Compatible with Fast User Switching - Supports SCSI, ATA, SATA, and IDE hard drives - Supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, basic and dynamic disks - Localized in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese - Deployment Options - Offers silent install option for rapid network deployment - Provides option to deploy on multiple workstations as part of a master image - DFC included in Workstation/Seed installations Download Link Site: http://solidfiles.com Sharecode: /d/b20d2a159e/

friends today i install windows 8 in my new hp laptop.. after install i install al update include kb..... (windows 8.1 store update) but unable to find windows 8.1 update in app store.. after a lot of googling i can't find any solution. no way i find to update to 8.1.. is there any way or any trick. is windows 8 activation backup successfully restore to 8.1 or any other thing... please help

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i was wondering can i use two activations in the same pc.. example kmspico for activation of windows and kmsauto to activate office 2013 will this cause problems...

Hi guys, I'm here with a general topic which concerns everybody. Softwares We install various softwares for trials or personal use, and face various difficulties during installation, activation and usage. My intention to start this topic is to help community members to help each other on WINDOWS Platform. Here you may ask our community members for help in any aspects of windows softwares, be it installation, activation or even keys support (if available). Here I suggest a minimal list of softwares once you install windows (Suggestions solicited): * Office (Microsoft, Openoffice etc.) * PDF (Acrobat, Nitro etc.) * Screen Capture (Techsmith Snagit, Faststone Capture etc.) * Browsers (Chrome, Firefox etc.) * Anti-virus (Avast, Kaspersky, F-Secure etc.) * Virtualisation (VMware, Virtualbox etc.) * Photo- editing ( ??? ) * Video-editing ( ??? ) * File explorers * Duplicate finders * Backup and sync * Social apps * Downloaders So, start asking and helping each other... Happy helping to you all....

Today I downloaded KMSAuto ++ 1.5.4 and Kaspersky reported as dangerous KMSAuto ++.exe and immediately deleted it. This does not happen with version 1.5.1. But not only that, it is reported as dangerous and then disinfected the file C: \ Windows \files\ bin \ kmss.exe. For any clarification Kaspersky refers to the page: https://threats.kaspersky.com/en/threat/HackTool.Win32.KMSAuto/ Do we have to start worrying? Or do we talk about different things? Or is it just my problem? THX

Dear Members, Post your ACTIVATION Backup, ACTIVATION Restore and Re-Activation problems Here. Hope you may get 100% support by the members. Keep in mind that DESCRIBE your problem clearly and elaborately. Description of your problem details will be important for your resolution. Points to be mentioned: - 1. The Method you used to Activate your Office (Online OR Phone). 2. Last 5 digit (for example -3DY5T) of the key you are trying to restore or re-activate. 3. Version of your office you want to Restore or Re-activate. 4. Method of restoration you are trying - Software or Manual. If Software, then name of the Software you are using to backup and restore. 5. Changes you have made (Hardware OR Software) to your system before your activation error.

I found them right now... I don't know if these two tools have already been reported, but they could be interesting Of course I didn't test them because my operating system is already activated KMS Cleaner v2.2 Description: KMS Cleaner removes KMS Activation. KMSonline v2.0.5.0 Description: KMSonline is a new activator from Ratiborus, which is looking for activation keys from various servers. With their help, you can easily activate your operating system. Site: https://www44.zippyshare.com Sharecode: /v/dl9SUtY0/file.html