Fix Windows error 0xc004f074 - how it works

If you receive the Windows error 0xc004f074, you can often fix it yourself. In this practical tip we show you what you can do in this case.

Correct error message 0xc004f074 on Windows

Error 0xc004f074 reports that there was a problem activating Windows. With the following tips you can quickly remedy this:

1. Click on "Start" and right click on "Command Prompt". Select "Run as administrator".
2. Enter "slmgr.vbs –ipk" followed by your product key and confirm with [Enter].
3. Then you have to enter the command "slmgr.vbs –ato", which you also confirm with [Enter].
4. Then restart your PC.
5. If the error still appears, open the start menu and click on "Run". Enter "Slui 3" here.
6. Enter your product key there and confirm with "Activate". Finally, you should restart your PC here as well.