What does HRESULT 0xC004B002 (SL_E_SRV_INVALID_PRODUCT_KEY_LICENSE) mean?

 
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SL_E_SRV_INVALID_PRODUCT_KEY_LICENSE

SL_E_SRV_INVALID_PRODUCT_KEY_LICENSE (0xc004b002) is a Windows Software Licensing activation-service code. The product key reached the activation service, but the license record attached to that key was not accepted for this activation. A key can be genuine yet still be wrong for the installed edition, channel, or entitlement.

What to check

  • Confirm that the key is for the installed Windows edition and licensing channel.
  • Check activation status before changing anything, so the original error is preserved for support.
  • Use only a key obtained from Microsoft, the device manufacturer, or the organization that owns the volume license.

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