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Uasome
Jul 30, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows 11 Pro x64 occasionally prompts for activation, after almost 2 years of service!
Recently I have noticed a text in the lower right-hand corner of my home screen asking me to activate Windows. I already did so in September 2023, when I had installed 23H2, and have used Windows wi...
Markowski
Aug 08, 2025Iron Contributor
Yes, the update to 24H2 may have caused the activation token to be lost or invalidated. The error 0xC004F213 means " No product key found" which often indicates that Windows is failing to retrieve the embedded key or activation token post -update. Reapplying the key or forcing reactivation should resolve it. If it persists, contact Microsoft support with proof of activation history, they can reactivate it over chat or phone.