Article ID: 000060034 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 10/11/2023

Error 0xc004c003 When Trying To Activate Windows® on Intel® NUC

Environment

Windows 11* Family, Windows® 10 family

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Summary

How to enable Windows activation by updating Windows on Intel® NUC

Description

Getting error code 0xc004c003 encountered when activating Windows.

Resolution

Error code 0xC004C003 is caused when trying to active the Operating System which uses an OEM Activation 3.0 Digital Product Key.  More information about the error, can be found: KB5001692: Windows Activation fails with error 0xc004c003.

The issue can be resolved by updating Windows to a later version.  For instructions on updating the Windows Operating System see:  Update Windows.

If the issue persists, contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

Related Products

This article applies to 2 products

Intel® NUC 8 Mainstream-G mini PC (NUC8i3INH)