Error code 0xC004F074 during activation process is an indication that the key Management Service can’t be connected during the procedure. This service ensures the automatic activation of Windows or MS Office licenses once such software is installed. It checks for the activation key license and renews the computer’s activation on three month basis.
In most of the cases, Activation error 0xC004F074 occurs when users try to upgrade their Windows from older versions. People are not able to use their systems and receive the following message:
Windows is unable to reach your company’s activation service. Please connect to your corporate network. If you are connected and continue to see the error, contact your system administrator. You can also click on the error detail to find the exact error. Error code: 0xC004F074.
Failed windows activation error 0xc004f074 is not new. We already witnessed the same activation issue emerged right after the release of Windows 10 in 2015. While Microsoft immediately provided the fix for the issue, it keeps coming with the cumulative Windows update.
Recently, Windows 11 users even reported about the same issue. While the issue occurs due to legit reasons like the KMS is not being able to contact the activation servers, it could occur when users download a compromised Windows or MS Office suite from pirated software pages.
However, if you have downloaded a legit update and received the issue under discussion, you should follow the below given instructions to learn how to fix it manually. Although, it is important to follow the guide carefully to avoid potential damages.
Fixes for Windows 11 activation error 0xc004f074
Fix 1: Use Software Licensing Management Tool
- Open Start menu, search for Command Prompt and run it as administrator,
- Under the command line, type the below command and hit Enter:
slmgr.vbs/dlv
- now, use the below command to uninstall existing product key:
slmgr.vbs /upk
- Use below command to re-install the product key:
slmgr.vbs /ipk <New_product_key>
Here, you need to replace <New_product_key> with the actual product key of your Windows 11 copy,
- Once executed, reboot the device and see if this fixes the issue.
Fix 2: Repair Windows System files
- Open Command Prompt as Admin,
- Type sfc / scannow and hit Enter,
- Once executed, reboot the device and open the command prompt again,
- This type, use command chkdsk C: /f /r /x and hit Enter,
- After completion of the process, use the below command and hit Enter:
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
- Once done, close the window and reboot the device.
Fix 3: Use SLUI 04 command
- Press Win+ R to open Run window,
- Type in SLUI 04,
- Click Ok button,
- Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the activation.
Fix 4: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Open Start menu,
- Search for Troubleshoot other problems,
- Click on the top result,
- Hit the Run option in the Windows Update,
- The troubleshoot process will begin,
- Perform the recommended fixes and then restart the device.
Fix 5: Disable Windows Firewall and Windows Security
- Open Control Panel, and click on Windows Defender Firewall,
- Select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off on the left,
- Go to Domain and Public network settings and check the box next to the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall option,
- Press OK and close the tab.
Fix 6: Turn off Fast Startup
- Press Win+ R to open Run,
- Type in powercfg.cpl and hit Enter,
- Click on Choose what the power button does option,
- Select Change settings that are currently available,
- Uncheck the Turn on fast startup (recommended),
- Finally, hit ‘Save changes’ option and restart the device.
If none of the methods work, you should use PC Repair tool- an automatic tool to check for the possible Windows related issues to provide their automatic fix. It always works in case the problem is caused due to windows registry errors, system files corruption, EXEs or DLLs files, app malfunctions and so on.
Conclusion
That’s all! We have provided all possible fixes for Windows 11 activation error 0xc004f074. Hope so, these fixes are really helpful for you. Comment down below if you have any problems in performing any of the steps of stated methods.
