window 8 pro is not activate

JITENDER VERMA

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I buy a new laptop dell inspiron N3521, in which window 8 is pre-installed. but after some days due to tech issues window 8 is deactivate automatically. however seller provide a genuine product key of window 8 pro, when I entered it is activated for some time. but when I restart the laptop then window activation error message again show. and required as per P1(FILE ATTACHED). But I activate this again but after 10-15 minute error message again show that window is not activated and show error code as per P2(FILE ATTACHED). ERROR CODE : 0xC004C003.PLEASE SOLVE THIS ISSUE AS EARLY POSSIBLE , PROVIDE YOUR BEST SOLUTION TO ME
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
Seems the key has reached it's maximum number of online activations - has it been used on another machine perhaps?

0xC004C003 The activation server determined the specified product key is in use.

Try phone activation. Run SLUI 4.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
Where did you get the key for Windows 8 Pro? I'm pretty sure that a home based Dell Inspiron would have come with Windows 8 standard.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7
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    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
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    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
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    Antec P182
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    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
according to DELL SERVICE CENTER, this laptop is DOS BASED system. SELLER INSTALLED THIS WINDOW 8 IN MY LAPTOP. SELLER PROVIDE ME WINDOW 8 KEY WHICH IS GENUINE KEY. FOR THIS I CALL TO MICROSOFT TOLLFREE NO. THEY REPLIED THAT WINDOW 8 PRODUCT KEY IS GENUINE. THEY ALSO TRY TO AVOID SUCH ISSUE, THEY SAYS.. TYPE SLUI 4, SLUI 3 ETC. BUT MY PROBLEM IS NOT YET SOLVED. AT THE TIME OF ENTERING OF PRODUCT KEY WINDOW 8 HAS BEEN ACTIVATE BUT AFTER SOME TIMES IT SHOW AGAIN SHOW ERROR MESSAGE TO ACTIVATE WINDOW 8. MICROSOFT SERVICE CENTER REPLY THAT YOU SHOULD CONTACT TO SELLER, BUT SELLER SAID THAT I HAVE ALREADY PROVIDE YOU A GENUINE WINDOW 8 PRODUCT KEY, SO YOU SHOULD CONTACT TO MICROSOFT,
ERROR MESSAGE IS 0x004c003
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
Is the version of Win8 an OEM or a Retail version? There used to be a difference in licensing with the OEM version where the OEM is obligated to support the OS for a period of time, probably 60 days, don't know if that still applies.
 

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System One

  • OS
    WinXP, WinVista, Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Linux Mint 20
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    PC/Desktop
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    2 Customs and 12 OEM/Brands
    CPU
    AMD and Intel
Must say this is a strange scenario - have never come across a system that activates then automatically deactivates itself - particularly with that error code... try running slmgr -dlv from a command prompt for more info.

I suspect you may have tampered files... sfc /scannow might help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
It is a OEM Version, so privide me alternative solution
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
Like I said... try running slmgr -dlv from a command prompt for more info.

Did you updgrade to Pro through Add features?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
After activation I try to add feature or updating option.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
Well then run this the command .. cscript slmgr.vbs /dlv>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Desktop\info.txt
- you will get a text file on your desktop with licence info.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
It shows that : the system can not find the path specified
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
and this?
cscript slmgr.vbs /dlv>%HOMEPATH%\Desktop\info.txt

NB Run as administrator
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
Seller installed a pirated version of window 8 in my laptop, and provide me a genuine product key to activate. But I am facing such issues as I earlier prescribed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
A blank Text file has been created
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
Well then you need to do a clean install... you said you have OEM?

all a bit confusing... post the results of that file so that we can get an idea what is currenly installed.

Edit: Jusr run slmgr /dlv from command prompt as admin then.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
I attached a file
1. word file in which screenshot of laptop screen after attempting the command is shown.
how to clean install the window 8, I have no dvd to re-install the window 8.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE
You are using the wrong key to activate that version of Windows - run this to get the OEM key from bios and activate with that... then use the Pro key to Add features..
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
Please also provide me information about the following matters:
1. how to clean install window 8
2. how to install window 8, because I have not any dvd to install window 8
3. how to use the pro key to add features in window 8
how to use OEM key by BIOS , TELL ME THE PROCEDURE ALSO FOR THIS
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL INSPIRON N3521
    CPU
    I3 3RD GENERATION
    Memory
    4 GB RAM, 500GB HARD DISK
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB
    Browser
    IE
    Antivirus
    McAFEE

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
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