How to activate Windows after a hardware change?
Luckily, this error is not as hard as expected.
If you are still at a loss at the moment, this post fromMiniTool Solutionmight help you out.
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Error code: 0xC004f211.
Windows activation error 0xC004f211 indicates that some hardware on your Windows 11/10 has changed.
Now, we will share how to address Windows Activation error 0xC004f211 with you.

How to get rid of it from Windows 10/11?
This post contains all the information you want.
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How to Fix Windows Activation Error 0xC004f211?

If this is the case, you utilize Windows Activation Troubleshooter to activate your Windows again.
To do so:
Step 1.
In thesettingsmenu, scroll down to findUpdate & Securityand hit it.
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In theActivationtab, click onTroubleshoot.
Click onI changed hardware on this gadget recentlyand hitNext.
Step 5. punch in your account information and opt for operating system you are using.
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Click onActivateand the Windows will start to activate itself.
After completion, power cycle your system to inspect if Windows 10 activation error vanishes.
Fix 2: Check for Windows Update
Sometimes, the outdated operating system might also be blamed.
Navigate toUpdate & Security>Windows Update>Check for updates.
If there is any update available, click onDownload and Install.
Navigate toUpdate & Security>Activation>Change product key.
Step 3. drop your product key of the original product key and hitNext.
Fix 4: via Command Prompt
Another way is to activate your Windows in Command Prompt.
Heres how to do it:
Step 1.
Typecmdand hitCtrl+Shift+Enterto launchCommand Promptwith administrative rights.
Typeslmgr /ipk License Keyand hitEnter.
Remember to replaceLicense Keywith your personal key.
Runslmgr /atoand dont forget to hitEnter.
Permanently activate Windows 10 for free using CMD.
By doing so, all the files, parameters, programs, and apps might be removed.
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