What is 0xC004F211 Error? What does it mean ?

When Windows detects significant change in computer’s hardware then the OS will trigger “0xC004F211” error. Because Windows license is linked with the system hardware {for eg: Motherboard, Hard disk etc.). Windows detect hardware change on next boot, and changes the activations status.

0xC004F211 Windows reported that the hardware of your device has changed.

How to solve 0xC004F211 error?

Please confirm these points, before you begin the troubleshooting.

  • Login as administrator
  • Update date and time
  • Windows 10 activated with either a digital license or with license key.
  • Windows was pre-installed on your laptop or desktop with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) version. Then you can not use the license if you have changed motherboard/hardware. You have to purchase new license.
  • But, if you have already connected your license to a Microsoft account before the hardware change, then you can reactivate your Windows using that license again.
  • Can reactivate, if you upgraded from Windows 8 or 7 to Windows 10 with retail license.
[SOLVED] 0xC004F211 Windows

Follow these steps to reactivate Windows after a hardware change.

Login as Administrator

Click “Start” menu -> Settings

Click “Update & Security

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Windows Update & Security

Then click “Activation” option in the left pane.

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Windows Activation Menu

Now you can see “Change product key” button in the left pane, click it .

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Change Windows Product Key

Re-enter the product key for activation.

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Change Product Key
How to Get Windows 10 Activation Settings
  • Click Troubleshoot option in the right pane.
  • Click Yes, if UAC prompt for confirmation
  • Activation Troubleshooter will try to identify and fix the issue.
  • Troubleshooter will list of options to select, then click “I changed hardware on this device recently”
  • It will direct to Microsoft account login, enter using your credentials to sign in.
  • Here you can see the devices linked to your ID, Select the right device you’re currently working on and then select the Activate button.
  • Windows wil get activated now.
  • After the process, Close the screen and restart your PC.. Done.

Now Windows will activate successfully and the error will disappear.

How to prepare your Windows 10 device for a hardware change ?

[SOLVED] 0xC004F211 Windows

Contact Microsoft for License reactivation

Microsoft Phone Numbers: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/global-customer-service-phone-numbers-c0389ade-5640-e588-8b0e-28de8afeb3f2

Online support: https://support.microsoft.com/contactus