Method 1: Re-entering your product activation license If you have a pirated copy, none of the methods below will allow you to bypass the activation error code 0xc0020036. Important: The potential fixes below are only aimed to help users that have a genuine Windows 10 copy. One of the potential fixes below should allow you to fix the problem regardless of the culprit that’s causing it.
Down below, you’ll find a collection of potential repair strategies that other users in a similar situation have successfully used to resolve the issue.įor the best results, we advise you to follow the methods in the order that they are presented since they are ordered by efficiency and severity. If you’re encountering the same error message, this article will provide you with several different troubleshooting steps that might allow you to resolve the issue. In this case, you will be able to resolve the issue by adjusting the value of the sppsv key via Registry Editor. This might end up producing this error in situations where you switch to a different type of license.
License Key is hard-wired inside the Registry – If you’ve obtained your legitimate Windows 10 copy by taking advantage of the free upgrade, chances are your license key is hardwired on your Registry. In this case, you should be able to resolve the activation error by using the built-in Windows utilities capable of resolving system file corruption (SFC and DISM). System File Corruption – Based on several user reports, this particular issue can also occur due to some degree of system file corruption. If this scenario is applicable to your particular situation, you should be able to resolve the issue by using an elevated CMD window to uninstall and clear the existing registry key before activating again. Corrupted license key – It’s also possible that you’re encountering this issue because your old license key cannot be deleted by the Activation wizard conventionally. If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to resolve the issue by updating your Windows build to the latest via WU. Bad Windows 10 update – There’s one particular Windows update that is known to cause this issue for users that previously upgraded to Windows 10 from an older Windows version. In this case, you should be able to resolve the issue by finding and re-entering the correct product activation key or by contacting Microsoft Support. There’s also user speculation that the product key might change when converted to a digital license, which might end up causing this issue. The license Product key is incorrect – As it turns out, this particular issue can also occur due to an incorrect license product key.
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