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SL_E_SRV_AUTHORIZATION_FAILED
SL_E_SRV_AUTHORIZATION_FAILED (0xc004b005) is a Windows Software Licensing activation-service code. The request reached the activation service, but that service did not authorize the requested operation. This is different from a simple connectivity failure and usually requires checking entitlement, license channel, or organization policy.
What to check
- Confirm that the device is being activated through the correct method for its license type.
- Check whether the Windows edition matches the entitlement associated with the key or digital license.
- For managed devices, ask the administrator to verify the activation policy and authorization records.
Microsoft: help with activation errors
Microsoft: Volume Activation Management Tool overview
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