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title: Windows Activation Error 0xc0ea000a
description: "**It looks like the hardware on this device has changed. Make sure you're connected to the Internet and try again later. ** [![1689609241 64b5641915076 Windows Activation Error 0xc0ea000a](https://i0.wp.com/bcdkey.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1689609241_64b5641915076.webp?resize=808%2C400&ssl=1)](https://i0.wp.com/bcdkey.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1689609241_64b5641915076.webp?ssl=1) Please follow the instructions below: 1. Open PowerShell as an administrator 2. Enter…"
url: "https://bcdkey.net/helps/windows-activation-error-0xc0ea000a/"
updated: "2025-07-30"
category: Windows and Office
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# Windows Activation Error 0xc0ea000a

**It looks like the hardware on this device has changed. Make sure you're connected to the Internet and try again later. **

[![1689609241 64b5641915076 Windows Activation Error 0xc0ea000a](https://i0.wp.com/bcdkey.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1689609241_64b5641915076.webp?resize=808%2C400&ssl=1)](https://i0.wp.com/bcdkey.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1689609241_64b5641915076.webp?ssl=1)

Please follow the instructions below:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator

2. Enter the following command: **slmgr -ipk <Your product key here>**

3. Then enter this command: **slmgr -ato**

**Example:**

- slmgr -ipk 82312-ABCDE-AB89X-1234GF-567YA
- slmgr -ato

**NOTE: The second command might take a while to work.**

However, if the above solution does not work, please contact our Customer Support Team via [Support Tickets.](https://bcdkey.net/create-new-ticket/) we can check if you are eligible for a refund or replacement.

**To assist you better, please include the details below:**

*1. Order ID*

*2. Screenshot of the pop-up/error message *

*3. Additional information (if any)*