How to Activate Windows 10 & 11
The main purpose of the activation of Windows 10 is to check whether a user has a licensed copy of the product and if so, opens all the possibilities of the operating system to the user. This guide also gives step by step instructions on how to activate the operating system through Windows 10 product key.
What You Need
- Microsoft’s Windows 10 on a computer, from here.
- A genuine Windows 10 key, although, you can obtain a genuine product key
- How to activate your account?
1. Check Windows 10 Installation
First of all, make sure that your computer’s operating system is Windows 10. Otherwise you will have to download it first.
2. Open Settings
To open the settings menu, left click ‘Start’ at the bottom left of the screen and click on the word ‘Settings’. But, you may also press the Windows key + I as a shortcut to it as well.
3. Navigate to Update & Security
On the Windows search bar, type in ‘Settings’ and open it, afterwards look for ‘Update & Security’.
4. Access the Activation Tab
In the left pane of the Windows Activation window that appears within the ‘Update & Security’ section, click ‘Activation’.
5. Enter the Product Key
On the Activation tab look for where you can enter your product key and click on Change product key or Enter product key.
6. Input the Product Key
To input the 25 character, a new window will open as a result to enter your product key. Enter the product key carefully and click on Next orActivate.
7. The final step to complete the Activation Process
Windows will then query Microsoft’s servers with the product key. If you manage to verify your copy, Windows 10 will get activated on your device the moment you release the key.
8. Verify Activation Status
The status of the activation will be changed after the activation process is successfully initiated and as shown in Activation tab below. It should show “Windows is activated with a digital license” or “Windows is activated with a digital license associated with your Microsoft account”.
Troubleshooting Tips
In case you face any problem, click on the error number/name that is displayed to get the solution.
Ensure that you are connected to the internet whenever you’re carrying out this process.
The product key should not just be authentic but also not entered before on another device in use.
Conclusion
Windows 10 activation can simply be done though this is one of the most vital processes that should be followed to ensure you have a genuine copy of Windows 10 and the copy they sell on the market are functional. For any help or otherwise, you can always get in touch with Support.
Originally posted 2024-10-03 11:58:17.
