0x80041023 is the Windows Activation Error Code.
0x80041023
is the Windows Activation Error Code.
When you either update Windows 11/10 or
perform a clean reinstall on the PC, Windows Activation Error Code 0x80041023
appears. There are several possible outcomes for this error. You can either
have a key that isn't valid or be upgrading from Windows Home to Windows Pro.
Learn how to fix Windows Activation Error Code 0x80041023 now.
Always remember to log in with your
Microsoft account right before we begin so the license can connect to your
account. Your PC can be reactivated easily in this manner.
Invalid Windows Key
When you reinstall Windows 10 and the
automatic activation fails, it's conceivable that the key you previously used
was an MAK key or was only valid for one use. These keys are one-time use only
and become useless after the computer has been formatted.
So now you are aware of what took place if
you recently purchased a cheap Windows Key that is no longer functional. Error
0x80041023 will appear when you try to activate the key after retrieving it.
The only way out is to purchase a working
key, and we advise doing so through the Windows Store.
Windows Key from a different version
kept in the BIOS
Consider that you have a Windows Pro Key
that you wish to activate, but every time you do, you see the message The
product key you typed didn't work Error 0x80041023.
The Windows Home key in your computer's
BIOS is the source of this issue. It typically occurs when you purchase a
pre-activated Windows PC, and even after a reset, Windows will continue attempt
to activate any accessible BIOS features. Use the Command Prompt with admin
access to run these SLMGR commands.
slmgr /ipk <Windows
Key>
slmgr /ato
Making an attempt to upgrade from OEM
Licenses
Here is yet another OEM licensing fact.
They are solely for new machines and are not upgrade licenses. Therefore, installing Windows 10 Pro on a PC that was originally running
Windows Home won't function and will produce the Windows Activation Error Code
0x80041023. Reinstall Windows 10 Home, and then use the Windows Store to
upgrade to Windows Pro.
You must install Windows 10 Pro from
scratch before using the activation key if you purchased your Windows Pro
license from the OEM rather than the retailer.
Windows upgrades can occasionally be
complicated, particularly if you purchased your machine from an OEM. There is
no correct route unless upgrading is permitted by Microsoft. So, if you
purchase a Windows 10 machine, be careful to check to see if you can upgrade.
