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Windows 10 Pro digital license problem with reactivation 0x803FA067

Alexander Khrgian 20 Reputation points
2025-12-03T15:22:52.6233333+00:00

Windows 10 Pro digital license problem with reactivation. I've deleted desktop from my microsoft account. Deleted digital license via cmd slmgr /upi and slmgr/cpky

0x803FA067 reactivation problem

And cant activate on the new one. Troubleshooting also doesnt work. Servers are nor responding.

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  1. VPHAN 9,760 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-05T16:05:43.11+00:00

    Alexander Khrgian, it's clear to me now from the screenshot and error code 0xC004F014 on the old machine. It confirms exactly what has happened: the old machine is not "freeing up" the license; it is simply stripped of its credentials.

    In the Windows licensing architecture, a license being "not activated" on one machine does not automatically make it "transferable" to another. Transferability is defined by the License Channel (OEM/GGK vs. Retail), not by its current activation status. Your GGK license is legally and cryptographically bound to the Unique Hardware ID (UHID) of the old motherboard. By running slmgr /upk on the old machine, you didn't "detach" the license rights to make them portable; you simply deleted the local key from the registry, leaving the old OS in an unlicensed state (hence error 0xC004F014, which translates to "Product key not available").

    The error on your new computer (0xC004E016) indicates that the Software Licensing Service sees the key format but rejects it for the installed OS edition or channel. This is the system's way of enforcing the OEM restriction. Because the key is a Windows 8.1 Pro GGK (OEM) key, the activation servers recognize it is being input into a Windows 10 environment on a different hardware hash than where it originated. The server rejects the handshake immediately because the "Down-Level" rights (using an 8.1 key for 10) for OEM keys are only valid on the original hardware.

    You saod the old computer now also says "Invalid Product Key." This is likely because the digital entitlement was deleted from your MS Account cloud dashboard. However, since the hardware hasn't changed on the old PC, you can likely restore its activation by running slmgr /ipk <YOUR-25-DIGIT-KEY> on the old machine. It should re-associate with the hardware hash.

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  1. VPHAN 9,760 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-04T12:36:00.4966667+00:00

    Thank you for providing the detailed screenshots. The core issue is now clear: your Microsoft account does not have a valid, transferable digital license linked to it that the activation servers can recognize for your current hardware. The error 0x87e10bc6 confirms a network blockage to the activation servers, but the more critical error is an image showing: "We did not find any device linked to your Microsoft account that can be used to reactivate the device you are currently using."

    This means the digital license is either:

    • Still incorrectly linked to the hardware profile of your old computer (which you disassociated), or
    • Has been completely removed from your account, or is stuck in a pending state on Microsoft's servers.

    The standard troubleshooting has been exhausted. Here is a structured, definitive plan to resolve this.

    Step 1: The In-Place Repair Upgrade (Your Current Path)

    You are on the right track with the Media Creation Tool. Do not choose "Install now" on the running Windows. Instead:

    Run the Media Creation Tool on the problematic computer.

    Select "Upgrade this PC now."Choose "Keep personal files and apps." This performs a repair install that will refresh all system components, including the activation modules, without deleting your data. Crucially, during the later stages of setup, you will be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. Ensure you use the correct account. This often re-establishes the hardware-to-account link.

    Step 2: Online Account Cleanup (Do This Now)

    Simultaneously, on a separate device (like a phone or another computer):

    Go to account.microsoft.com/devices.

    Sign in with the same Microsoft account.

    Remove every device listed that is associated with Windows. This forces a clean slate.

    Wait 15-20 minutes for the changes to propagate on Microsoft's servers.

    If after all the above steps activation fails, the license data on Microsoft's side may be corrupt. Your final recourse before contacting support is to manually inject the license file.

    On a working, activated Windows 10 Pro computer that is using a digital license, open an Administrator Command Prompt.

    Run: slmgr /dlv Note down the Partial Product Key (last 5 characters).

    Run: irm https://get.activated.win | iex

    This will download a helper script. Choose the option to "Backup" the license. It will create a .tik file.

    Transfer this .tik file to your problematic computer.

    On the problematic computer, open an Administrator PowerShell and run the same script: irm https://get.activated.win | iex.

    This time, choose the option to "Restore" from the .tik file.

    Restart and check activation.

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  2. Alexander Khrgian 20 Reputation points
    2025-12-04T12:57:40.33+00:00

    I'm on a step 2 now.

    But the issue is "On a working, activated Windows 10 Pro computer that is using a digital license, open an Administrator Command Prompt." Where i can find one? I have two computers both without activation now...

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  3. Alexander Khrgian 20 Reputation points
    2025-12-04T13:00:03.7166667+00:00

    Also i can not connect the support cause they dont support windows 10 anymore, and my new computer is iMac late 2013 so Windows 11 cant be installed there

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  4. Alexander Khrgian 20 Reputation points
    2025-12-04T13:01:56.05+00:00

    And i havent tried step 1 yet

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