Windows 10 Activation Error (0xC004F012) after a PC Reset - Microsoft Community

hello,

did pc reset , after don't have windows 10 activated longer. gives error code of 0xc004f012.

problem laptop came windows in , appears have digital license in it.

trouble shooting (as shown in attached picture) verifies there is  windows 10 home digital license device. can see tells me install windows 10 home.

frankly don't understand wants me do, because running windows 10 home except not activated despite having valid digital license.

unfortunately didn't link hotmail account pc either because wanted startup without password (now regret).

so, please if can provide me a solution activate windows digital license in this.

thank :)

i first try contact microsoft...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/

contact microsoft

i read through...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/windows-10-activation

activation in windows 10

it says "

how activate windows 10 after reinstalling depends on how windows 10 installed on device.

 

if activated free upgrade windows 10 or bought , activated windows 10 store, have digital license device. means can reinstall same edition of windows 10 device has digital license without entering product key. during reinstallation, if you’re asked enter product key, can skip step. windows 10 automatically activate online after installation complete.

".

you've got digital license, 1 think windows activate. but...

(a) matter how got license?

     didn't upgrade or buy the store - windows store.

(b) in article mention license must "linked microsoft account"...

can it needs linked? (i dimly recall reading somewhere.)

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