How do I Activate Windows 10: Step by Step guideUpdated 7 days ago
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To activate Windows 10, go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation, then click "Change product key" and enter your 25-character key. After entering the key, click Next and Windows will activate automatically if the key is valid.
How to Activate Windows 10?
These are the steps to activate Windows 10.
1. Open Settings
Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Activation
In Settings, click on Update & Security.
Select Activation from the left-hand menu.
3. Click on "Change Product Key"
Under the Activation section, click on "Change product key".
4. Enter Your Product Key
Type in your 25-character product key (it should look like XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX).
Click Next.
5. Activate Windows
Windows will verify the key. Once it's validated, it will activate automatically.
If successful, you'll see a confirmation message that Windows is activated.
6. Troubleshooting (if needed)
If activation fails, check that your key is correct.
Ensure you're connected to the internet for online verification.
If you continue to have issues, click on Troubleshoot under the Activation settings.