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How To Activate Windows Operating System

January 29, 2019 By Jon Stewart Leave a Comment

Sometimes using your computer without the right operating system installed on it, turn out a very annoying issue. Windows version isn’t genuine- the message can be very frustrating. This issue only occurs if you are using an outdated Windows version. So, we are going to learn How to Activate Windows operating system with a product key.

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How to Activate Windows Operating System With A Product Key- Easy Methods

Activating Windows in your system with an activation key is pretty easy and does not require any effort at all. But to do so, you need a Windows product key that means, you have to buy Windows legitimately. Also, you can buy a computer that came with a legitimate Windows version pre-installed.

Windows product keys are mostly 25-characters long and you can find them on the back or at the top of your computer case. You can find them at the bottom of your laptop if the Windows version was pre-installed on your system. If you have bought a Windows disc, you can find the activation key inside the case. If you made an online purchase, then you might have received the key in a confirmation email.

Activation Windows 10 Operating System-Digital License Activation

If you are prompted to activate Windows at the bottom of your system everytime you open your computer, then activating Windows 10 can remove the annoying issue. If you do not have an activation key but already have installed Windows 10, you can activate Windows by purchasing a digital license or product key.

  1. Firstly, go to settings
  2. Then click Update & Security and select the Activation tab from the left side
  3. If you already have a product key, choose Change Product Key
  4. Then insert your valid Activation Key
  5. If you want to purchase a digital license, click on the Go to store option

The last option will open the Windows Store where you can choose your preferred Windows 10 version. After the completion of the purchase, your Windows copy will be activated. Changing the product key to a valid key will also activate your Windows 10 version simultaneously, removing the annoying prompts. To be confirmed of your Windows 10 activation, just go back to the Activation tab under Update & Security and check if it is successfully activated.

Activate Windows 7 With the Activation Key

To activate Windows 7 version, follow these steps-

  1. Just click on the Start button
  2. Do a Right-click on Computer and choose Properties
  3. Click on the Activate Windows online now button from the bottom of the system properties window
  4. Then enter your product key
  5. After that, click Next to activate your Windows copy and wait for sometimes while it’s completing the process

After following these steps, your Windows 7 legit copy will be successfully activated. You will find the prompt of not having a legitimate copy of windows, is not appearing anymore. If you wish to know if the activation was successful or not, just go to the Windows properties window and see if the “Windows is Activated” message is showing or not. If you are having any issues with How to Activate Windows, just let us know in the comment box below. You can also read: Windows 7 Serial Key

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