How can I fix Windows activation error 0xc004f063?

Numerous users have posted about Windows activation error 0xc004f063 on Microsoft forum. That error arises for some users when they try to activate Windows platforms with product keys.

When the error occurs, the Windows activation window shows an error message 0xc004f063. The error details for that issue indicate:

The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer’s BIOS is missing a required license.

This problem can arise on Windows 10, 8.1 and 7 platforms.

Contents index

• How can I fix Windows activation error 0xc004f063?
  • Scan system files
  • Open the Activation Troubleshooter
  • Activate Windows via command prompt
  • Recreate the Windows license store

How can I fix Windows activation error 0xc004f063?

1. Scan system files

Some users have confirmed that a System File Checker scan can fix error 0xc004f063.

1. Launch your Run accessory with your Windows key + R keyboard shortcut.
2. Type cmd into the open Run box.
3. Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the command prompt with administrator rights.
4. First, run a Deployment Image Health Management scan by entering DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealth and pressing Enter.
5. Enter the command sfc / scannow and press the Return key to start the scan.
6. Restart Windows after the System File Checker scan completes.

2. Open the Activation Troubleshooter

In Windows 10, you can use an activation troubleshooter to fix error 0xc004f063.

1. Open Type here to search for the utility by pressing Windows key + S keyboard shortcut.
2. Type activation in the search box.
3. Click Activation Settings to open Settings as shown directly below.
4. Click Troubleshoot on the Activation tab.
5. Select the Apply this solution option if the troubleshooter has a resolution for you.
6. Thereafter, restart Windows after applying the fix.

3. Activate Windows via command prompt

Try activating Windows at the Command Prompt.

1. To do so, open the command prompt as described in the first resolution.
2. Enter this command at the command prompt and press Return: slmgr / ipk <Windows key> . Replace <Windows Key> in that command with your actual product key.
3. Then enter the following command: slmgr / ato .
4. Restart Windows after running the command.

4. Recreate the Windows license store

To fix a corrupted Windows activation file, try this solution.

1. Enter cmd in the Windows 10 search utility.
2. Then right-click on the command prompt icon in the search utility to select its Run as administrator option .
3. Enter the following series of separate commands and press Enter after each one:
   • net stop sppsvc
   • cd% windir% ServiceProfilesLocalServiceAppDataLocalMicrosoftWSLicense
   • ren tokens.dat tokens.bar
   • net start sppsvc
   • cscript.exe% windir% system32slmgr.vbs / rilc
4. Then exit the command prompt window.

Those resolutions will likely resolve Windows activation error 0xc004f063. However, if you still cannot activate Windows, contact Microsoft support. The Microsoft Customer Service phone page includes a list of toll-free support contact numbers.

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