What does HRESULT 0xC004C008 (SL_E_CHPA_MAXIMUM_UNLOCK_EXCEEDED) mean?

 
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SL_E_CHPA_MAXIMUM_UNLOCK_EXCEEDED

SL_E_CHPA_MAXIMUM_UNLOCK_EXCEEDED (0xc004c008) is a Windows Software Licensing activation-service code. The activation service says the product key has reached its permitted unlock limit. There is no supported local workaround; the entitlement owner must resolve the licensing state.

What to check

  • Verify that the key is assigned to this device and was obtained through an authorized channel.
  • For organization licensing, contact the volume-licensing administrator with the exact code.
  • Do not attempt to bypass activation or reuse a key from another device.

Microsoft: help with activation errors

Microsoft: Volume Activation Management Tool overview

Microsoft: activation error-code troubleshooting


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