I just purchased a new computer and it will not let me activate windows. Model: Aspire TC-220

blueheart12

When I try to activate windows in settings I get a message that says; " This product key is being used on another PC please try a different key.  Error code: 0xC004C008 

 

How can this be happening on a brand new computer and what can I do to fix the problem without having to purchase a key?

IronFly

you can try the phone activation:

press windows logo key + r

type

slui 4

 

follow onscreen instruction for phone activation, if you are still not able to activate, you have to choices:

1) call the seller 

2) call Acer support service

 

IronFly

you can try the phone activation:

press windows logo key + r

type

slui 4

 

follow onscreen instruction for phone activation, if you are still not able to activate, you have to choices:

1) call the seller 

2) call Acer support service

 

blueheart12

I exchanged the computer and all seems ok with this one now.

IronFly

Good to hear it.