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Hello! I have a personal Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAH8 running Windows 11 Pro N. Windows has not been activating properly, and the activation error is 0xC004F074.
The license channel shows Volume / KMS Client Channel, and the license status is Notification. Changing the product key does not resolve the issue. I also checked for an OEM product key in the system firmware, but none was returned.
I do not have the original purchase documents. Could you help me determine whether my current Windows installation can be activated with an existing license, or whether I need a different Windows edition or license? Thank you so much for your help in advance!!
1
If the Windows licence is indicated as a Volume/KMS licence, you will not be able to reactivate that licence.
Where did you purchase that laptop, and was it new or used when you purchased the laptop?
2
Download the free ShowKeyPlus app from the Microsoft Store.
Please provide a screenshot of that app window and please hide any product key in the screenshot.
