Windows server 2016 License Activation Error

Ahmed Yasser 0

When I try to activate windows server 2016 with a product key it shows the following message:
"Windows can't activate with this product key. Please try a different key. (0xc004c003)"
Meanwhile I use an original product key that is being used for the first time.
Can anyone help in this please
Thanks.

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Limitless Technology 44,536 Reputation points

2023-05-25T12:42:26.34+00:00

Hello

Thank you for your question and reaching out.

Please run the below command to install the product key.

slmgr.vbs –ipk <Product key>

After that, again run the below command in the same Command Prompt window to activate the copy of your Windows.

slmgr.vbs –ato

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Ahmed Yasser 0 Reputation points

2023-06-04T09:47:35.9933333+00:00

it didn't solve the issue, I receive this error.

Kritan Nepal 0 Reputation points

2025-01-08T09:09:22.04+00:00

This process is also not working.
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Anonymous

2023-05-25T13:04:21.0166667+00:00

What channel is the product key? (OEM, retail, volume) What installation media is being used? (evaluation, licensed)
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Anonymous

2023-05-28T11:59:39.7433333+00:00

Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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Ahmed Yasser 0 Reputation points

2023-05-29T09:30:30.33+00:00

it's win server 2016 OEI, and the windows dvd has a a printed license key with it,
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Anonymous

2023-05-29T12:21:22.8266667+00:00
You could try (assuming evaluation media) using a kms key as intermediary step. (below assumes a Standard edition)

Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY /AcceptEula

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys#windows-server-ltscltsb-versions

then if successful use your own product key below after reboot

slmgr /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx slmgr /ato

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Anonymous

2023-06-03T12:23:28.83+00:00

Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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Ahmed Yasser 0 Reputation points

2023-06-04T09:57:38.37+00:00

it didn't solve the problem, so i run /Get-TargetEditions to know the edition of system as attached.

Anonymous

2023-06-04T12:54:30.0966667+00:00

Ok well if you cannot provide what you tried and the result then I'd suggest starting a case here with product support.

https://support.serviceshub.microsoft.com/supportforbusiness

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