Windows 2008/KMS lost activation status with error: 0xc004d302 after reboot
Symptoms :
On already activated KMS client a Windows Activation window comes up with the error
An error has occurred:
Code: 0xC004D302
Description: The Security processor reported that the trusted data store was rearmed.
Cause :
1. Changes in the default permissions of the "C:ProgramDataMicrosoftCryptoRSAMachineKeys" .
2. Corruption in the Licensing Files. (tokens.dat)
3. If you have run the slmgr.vbs /rearm command and try to run any other activation command(/dlv or /dli for example) prior to rebooting you will experience this error. You must reboot after using the slmgr.vbs /rearm command prior to attempting activation.
Resolution:
1. Change the directory on the command prompt by typing in
(For Vista and Windows 2008)
cd "%windir%ServiceProfilesNetworkServiceAppDataRoamingMicrosoftSoftwareLicensing"
(For Win 7 and Windows 2008 R2)
cd "%windir%ServiceProfilesNetworkServiceAppDataRoamingMicrosoftSoftwareProtectionPlatform"
2. Backupy tokens.dat to tokens.old by typing the command and copy the token.dat from activated machine.
ren tokens.dat tokens.old
3. Activated using slmgr command by typing in
- slmgr –ato (using Internet)
- slui.exe -4 (using telephone)