This video will show you how to activate Windows 10 and getting help with any issues. It includes the following:
- Windows Activation
- Product Keys
- Activation Troubleshooting
Windows 10 Activation?
There is no need to activate Windows 10 when it comes preinstalled with the purchase of a new computer or notebook. You can go to Settings > Activation to check your current 25-character license key. Another way to check your license key is to do the following:
- Open a command prompt window as an administrator.
- Type in “wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey”
- Your product key will be shown after pressing enter.
Windows license keys are expensive, which is why we recommend you purchase a retail license from a digital vendor like G2A. Buying an online license will be cheaper than picking one up from a local store as there are no extra expenses needed for the packaging, and it is effectively a serial number that you would be getting when making the purchase – this usually gets sent to your email address or you can view it from within the web store you bought it in.
What happens if I don’t activate Windows 10?
If you, however, choose not to activate Windows 10 the system functionality will be reduced a little bit. The following changes will take place:
- There will be a “Windows is not activated” watermark on the bottom right of your screen.
- Windows will constantly remind you to activate your copy of Windows 10.
- “Windows isn’t activated, Activate Windows now” will appear as a notification in Settings.
- You won’t be allowed to change the wallpaper or theme of Windows 10.
- Some apps and features will cease to work.
How to activate Windows 10?
Method 1:
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation > Change product key.
- Enter your Windows 10 product key.
- Windows will activate automatically.
Method 2:
- Open a command prompt window as an administrator.
- Type in “slmgr /ipk yourlicensekey” and hit the enter key to activate Windows 10.
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