How to fix error 0xc004f050 - Windows 11

Error 0xC004F050 can occur if you have the wrong edition of Windows installed, so please check and confirm which edition you have installed, as this product key is for the standard edition of Windows 11 Pro.

To check your Windows edition:

  1. Type "About your PC" in the Windows search bar.
  2. Scroll down and find the "Windows Specifications" label.
  3. Check what is written in front of the title "Edition".

How to fix error 0xC004F050 if you have the standard Windows 11 Home edition:

  1. Type "Check for updates" in the Windows search bar.
  2. Download and install all updates.
  3. Disconnect the device from the internet.
  4. Enter the generic upgrade product key "VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T".
  5. Restart your device.
  6. After the upgrade is complete, enter the product key you received after purchase for activation.

If nothing has changed after restarting, enter the product key again and it should work.

Note: Ignore any error that appears when you enter the key while disconnected from the internet.

If you have other editions installed, such as Windows 11 Pro N, Windows 11 Home Single Language, Windows 11 Enterprise, or others, you will need to do a clean install:

Download link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Clean Install Guide (Text): https://pureinfotech.com/clean-install-windows-11/

Clean Installation Guide (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nS8qXgT-Ko