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Fix: Error Code 0xc004e016 on Windows [Activation Issue]
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Updated onNovember 1, 2024
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Error code 0xc004e016 onWindows 10is anactivation errorthat occurs when you try to upgrade to Windows 10. It’s mostly happening when you use the wrong product key, but there might also be other problems.
Let’s get it fixed.
How do I fix error 0xc004f015 on Windows?
1. Activate Windows with Command Prompt
2. Clean boot your computer
In rare cases, third-party apps and software may interfere with your Windows installation service. To eliminate this risk, you can clean boot your computer so that it boots up using only a minimum set of drivers and programs. Here are the steps to follow:
3. Run the slui.exe 3 command
4. Perform a clean install of Windows 10
To do this you’ll need toformat your partitionand download Windows 10 ISO. After you’veinstalledWindows 10 you’ll be asked to activate it, but you can just choose to skip this step.
If, for some reason, you don’t know how to do this on your own, you can ask someone to help you, or hire someone to do it. Before doing this, pleasebackup your important files.
5. Additional troubleshooting methods
If the issue persists, here are some other quick potential solutions to fix it:
We hope that these answers have helped you to fix error code 0xc004e016 on Windows 10, but if none of these answers work for you, maybe it’s best to contact Microsoft and to see what’s causing this issue.
If you have any other Windows 10-related issues you can check for the solution in our Windows 10 Fix section.
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When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
