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September 25th, 2017 14:00
Windows Server 2012 Standard - Activate Windows - Error Code 0xC004E003
Hello.
I rebooted a Dell PowerEdge T620 running Windows Server 2012 Standard. Upon boot up and logon, I am receiving a message regarding "Activate Windows". When I go to System, the Windows Activation reports that Windows is not activated.
When I click on "View details in Windows Activation, I am not given an option to enter a different Product Key.
When I click on "Activate", I receive the following error message.
Error Code 0xC004E003
The software licensing service reported that license evaluation failed.
When I attempt to contact the Microsoft Product Activation Center (855-469-9468) after I read the nine groups of numbers, I am told it is not valid and Microsoft hangs up.
The Dell server is outside of warranty.
Is there another telephone number for Microsoft Product Activation where I can speak with a human being?
Let me know.
Thank you.
RobertGarrish
Robert Garrish
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September 25th, 2017 14:00
Hello.
I did more looking around and I found a resolution that works.
I was NOT being presented with the option to change the product key. I was able to get this option by running through the following steps.
Command Prompt
Type in ... SLUI 3 (slui space the digit three) (then wait)
It brought up a Window where I was able to type in the product key.
It did not require a reboot.
RobertGarrish