The meaning and handling of error codes in Win8.1

With the widespread use of the Win8.1 system, although it is a new system, it is inevitable to encounter various problems in daily life. When you encounter a problem, the system will prompt some wrong code. What do these wrong codes mean? How can we solve it? We have compiled some error codes encountered in daily life, together with the solution. Share it to everyone.

1. No detailed error description can be found. (Error code: 0xC004C4AA)

Unable to activate Windows 8.1 Professional with Media Center or Windows 8 Professional with Media Center

Meaning and Solution: Add the function to <; You may see this error after upgrading Windows 8.1 Professional to Windows 8.1 Professional with Media Center or Windows 8 Professional with Media Center by adding 8.1 to Windows 8 & rdquo; to upgrade the current version of Windows. Different versions of Windows can only be activated if they are activated on a computer with Windows pre-installed, or if Windows is purchased through a Windows website or retail store. To resolve this issue, you need to install Windows using the product key provided through the purchase confirmation email or DVD.

2. No detailed error description can be found. (Error code 0xC004C400)

Cannot activate Windows 8.1 Professional with Media Center or Windows 8 Professional with Media Center

Meaning and Solution: Add the Windows Media Center package and try to enter You may see this error after the new product key. To fix this, you can activate Windows from your phone.

- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click "Search”. (If using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the mouse pointer down, then click "Search”.)

- Enter SLUI 04 in the search box, then click or click &ldquo ;SLUI 04”.

- Follow the instructions on the screen.

3. Genuine verification detected that the Windows binaries were tampered with. (Error code 0xC004C4AE)

Meaning and solution: You may see this error if you use a third-party application to add a display language that Windows does not currently support. To resolve this issue, you can revert your computer to a previous point in time to undo changes made to Windows.

4. The Software Licensing Service determines that the specified product key can only be used for upgrades and not for new installations. (Error code: 0xC004F061)

Meaning and solution: If you upgrade to Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 with a product key, but you have not installed a previous version of Windows on your computer, you may see this error. To upgrade, you must have Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP installed on your computer.

5. A network problem occurred when activating your copy of Windows. (Error code 0xC004FC03)

Meaning and solution: You may see this error if your firewall settings prevent Windows from completing the online activation process. To fix this, you can activate Windows from your phone.

- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click "Search”. (If using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the mouse pointer down, then click "Search”.)

- Enter SLUI 04 in the search box, then click or click &ldquo ;SLUI 04”.

- Follow the instructions on the screen.

6. The activation server reports that the product key exceeds its unlock limit. (Error code: 0xC004C008)

Meaning and solution: If the product key is already used on another computer, or if the number of computers using it exceeds the number allowed by the Microsoft Software License Terms, you may see The error. To resolve this issue, you need to purchase a product key for each computer to activate Windows on it.

7. The activation server determines that the specified product key is blocked. (Error code 0xC004C003)

Meaning and solution: This error means that the product key you entered is already used on another computer and you may need to purchase a new one. If you purchased a computer with Windows pre-installed, contact your computer manufacturer or retailer for the original Windows installation DVD and product key.

8. The activation server reports that multiple activation keys exceed their limits. (Error code 0xC004C020)

Meaning and solution: When using a volume license (a company has purchased a license from Microsoft to install Windows on multiple computers) more computers than Microsoft software licenses This error occurs when the number of computers allowed by the protocol. To resolve this issue, you may need to use another product key to activate your computer. Please contact your system administrator for more information.

9. The DNS name does not exist. (Error code 0x8007232B)

Meaning and solution: You may see this error if you try to activate your work computer but are not connected to the network in the workspace. If you are connected to a working network and still encounter this error, you may need to change your network settings. Please contact your system administrator for more information.

10. The file name, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. (Error code 0x8007007B)

Meaning and solution: You may need to enter your product key again. To resolve this issue, perform the following steps:

- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click "Search”. (If you are using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the mouse pointer down and click “Search”.)

- Do one of the following:

1) In Windows 8.1, enter the product key in the search box and click or click “Change Windows Product Key”. . Under "Windows", click or click “change product key” and enter your 25-character product key.

2) In Windows 8, type SLUI 03 in the search box and click or click “SLUI 03”. Enter the 25-digit product key and click or click “Activate”.

Note: You may be asked to provide an administrator password or confirm your choice. You can find the product key on the box of the Windows DVD or from the email confirming that you have purchased Windows. It is similar to: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX.

11. A security error has occurred. (Error code 0x80072F8F)

Meaning and solution: If the date and time of the computer are incorrect, or if Windows has problems connecting to the online activation service and cannot verify your product key, you may see This is the error. To verify your computer's date and time, follow these steps:

- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click "Search”. (If using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the mouse pointer down, then click "Search”.)

- Enter the date and time in the search box, then do the following One:

1) In Windows 8.1, click or click “date and time settings”.

1) In Windows 8, tap or click “Set", and then tap or click “Date & Time”.

- To check your Internet connection, do the following:

1) Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click "Search”. (If using the mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the mouse pointer down, then click “search”.)

2) Enter the network troubleshooting in the search box, then do the following One:

a) In Windows 8.1, click or click <; Identify and fix network issues”.

b) In Windows 8, click or click “Set", then click or click “Identify and fix network issues”.

12. The Software Licensing Service reported that the license evaluation failed. (Error code 0xC004E003)

Meaning and solution: You may see this error after installing third-party software that has changed the system files. Windows activation requires a specific system file to complete activation. You can try to restore your computer's system files to a previous point in time. This will remove any software installed after that point in time without affecting your personal files.

13. Unexpected error. (Error code 0x80004005)

Meaning and solution: If you encounter this error, please try again. If it still doesn't work, you may need to restore, refresh, or reset your computer.

The above is the problem that we will find the error codes that we will encounter in the daily use of Win8.1 system. If you want to solve the problem faster, you need to know the code well. .