*How to FIX Error Code 0xc004f213 in Windows 10/11 (2024)*

Error code 0xc004f213 occurs when Windows cannot find a valid license associated with your device. This often happens after a significant hardware change, such as replacing the motherboard, or if the Windows license is not properly linked to your Microsoft account. Follow these easy steps to resolve this issue in 2024:

### Step-by-Step Guide to Fix Error Code 0xc004f213

1. **Check Windows Activation Status**

- Press `Win + I` to open **Settings**.
- Go to **Update & Security**.
- Click on **Activation** to see the current activation status. Note any specific messages or error details.

2. **Ensure Your Windows License is Linked to Your Microsoft Account**

- Open **Settings** by pressing `Win + I`.
- Go to **Update & Security**.
- Click on **Activation**.
- Under **Add a Microsoft account**, click **Add an account**.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials. If the license is linked to your account, it should show up here.

3. **Run the Windows Activation Troubleshooter**

- Open **Settings** by pressing `Win + I`.
- Go to **Update & Security**.
- Click on **Activation**.
- Select **Troubleshoot**. The troubleshooter will attempt to detect and fix activation issues.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

4. **Reactivate Windows Using Your Product Key**

- If you have your Windows product key, you can try reactivating Windows manually.
- Open **Settings** by pressing `Win + I`.
- Go to **Update & Security**.
- Click on **Activation**.
- Select **Change product key**.
- Enter your 25-character Windows product key and follow the on-screen instructions to activate.

5. **Contact Microsoft Support for Activation Help**

- If you recently made significant hardware changes, such as replacing the motherboard, you might need to contact Microsoft Support to reactivate your license.
- Go to the [Microsoft Support Contact page]([ Ссылка ]) and follow the steps to contact a support representative.
- Explain your situation and provide any necessary details about your hardware changes.

6. **Use Command Prompt to Force Activation**

- Open Command Prompt as an administrator by pressing `Win + X` and selecting **Command Prompt (Admin)** or **Windows PowerShell (Admin)**.
- Run the following commands one by one:
```cmd
slmgr.vbs /upk
slmgr.vbs /ipk Your-Product-Key
slmgr.vbs /ato
```
- Replace `Your-Product-Key` with your actual Windows product key.
- These commands will uninstall the current product key, install the new one, and attempt to activate it.

7. **Check for Windows Updates**

- Sometimes, updating Windows can resolve activation issues.
- Open **Settings** by pressing `Win + I`.
- Go to **Update & Security**.
- Click on **Windows Update**.
- Select **Check for updates** and install any available updates.

8. **Perform a Clean Installation of Windows**

- If none of the above steps work, you might need to perform a clean installation of Windows.
- Ensure you back up all your important data before proceeding.
- Download the Windows Media Creation Tool from the [Microsoft website]([ Ссылка ]) for Windows 10 or the respective page for Windows 11.
- Create a bootable USB drive and follow the instructions to install Windows from scratch.
- During installation, enter your product key when prompted.

### Additional Tips

- **Ensure Correct Edition**: Make sure you are installing the correct edition of Windows (Home, Pro, etc.) that matches your product key.
- **Check Internet Connection**: Ensure you have a stable internet connection, as activation requires connecting to Microsoft’s servers.
- **Verify Genuine Software**: Make sure you are using a genuine copy of Windows.

By following these steps, you should be able to fix Error Code 0xc004f213 in Windows 10/11 in 2024. If the issue persists, contacting Microsoft Support for further assistance is recommended.

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