Windows 7 64bit Activation Problem (0xC004F009)

Windows 7 Activation Error Code 0xC004F009




Symptom
- When you try to use a MAK to activate one or more computers, you may receive the following error message:
0xC004F009
The software Licensing Service reported that the grace period expired.

Cause
- This issue may occur if the grace period expires before the system is activated. The system is now in Reduced Functionality Mode (RFM).

Workaround
- Follow the RFM recovery guidelines in the Volume Activation 2.0 Step-By-Step Guide. To obtain this guide, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc303695.aspx

The Real Solution
- Call Microsoft, that easy! c")