Error Code 0xc004f074
 

Following description appears followed by this error message-

"Error code 0xc004f074: The Key Management Server (KMS) is unavailable." Here are given steps which are found effective to fix this error:

Execute SLMGR.VBS Command

SLMGR.VBS is a Visual Basic Script file. If you’re receiving error code 0xc004f074, execute the following command:

  • Click Start button on your Taskbar.
  • The Start Screen shall appear.
  • Click to focus on the Search box on your left hand side.
  • Type CMD in the Search box. Click the Apps icon.
  • Right click Command Prompt from the Search Results. Click the Run as Administrator icon at the bottom of the screen.
  • Type following command in the Command Prompt window: slmgr.vbs –ipk slmgr.vbs -ato exit

Run System File Checker

Windows Licensing files can be missing/ corrupt. System File Checker, a small utility in Windows 8, will resolve files related issues. Here’s how to fix error code 0xc004f074:

  • Open Command Prompt.
  • Type following command in the Control Panel window: SFC /SCANNOW
  • Press ENTER.

Run SLUI 3/ SLUI 4 Command

In order to fix error code 0xc004f074 run the SLUI 3/ SLUI 4 commands in Command Prompt. The former is used for internet activation; whereas the latter is used for phone activation

  • Open Command Prompt.
  • Type any of the following command- SLUI 3 - Or – SLUI 4
  • Press ENTER.
  • Type your 25 characters product key and again press ENTER.

Disable Firewall Program.

I assume that your firewall program is preventing Windows from licensing files over the internet. Disable your firewall temporarily to fix this problem.

  • Press Windows Key + E simultaneously. Select Control Panel.
  • Click System and Security | Windows Firewall.
  • Click Turn Windows Firewall On or Off link.
  • Turn the firewall off and click OK.