Microsoft Patch Tuesday Triggers 0x80041008 Activation Errors on Windows 10, 11 and Server PCs
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Updated · Digital Trends · Nov 13
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Triggers 0x80041008 Activation Errors on Windows 10, 11 and Server PCs
3 articles · Updated · Digital Trends · Nov 13
Summary
Microsoft said this month’s Patch Tuesday update is causing 0x80041008 activation failures on some business-managed Windows devices, chiefly in organizations that automate licensing.
The issue hits after running SLMGR commands such as /skms-domain and /ipk, disrupting Windows activation, KMS setup and product-key management.
Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, Windows 11 23H2, and Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025 are affected, but devices already activated through KMS typically stay activated for up to 180 days.
Microsoft said ordinary users who do not manage KMS or use the affected SLMGR commands are not expected to be affected, and a fix should arrive within days; businesses needing a workaround were told to contact support.
The activation bug adds to a broader run of update problems Microsoft has recently acknowledged, including a November security update installation issue and SQL Server performance problems after October Patch Tuesday.