Microsoft provided a free upgrade to the ones already running a genuine installation of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.Īlthough, for the users willing to have their first experience with Windows, and, on the other hand, old-time users running a Windows version prior to the Windows 7 which are not eligible for a free upgrade, buying an expensive Windows 10 license can take a lot of financial effort for many. Microsoft released Windows 10 in 2015 and invited every Windows 7, 8/8.1 user to upgrade their operating system to the all-new Windows 10. What happens if you don’t activate Windows 10? That has been a common question for years, among Windows 10 users. Please check the Affiliate Disclaimer for more information. If it still fails to activate, you can find more details on the Activation troubleshooter here.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Step seven: Find the computer you're using in the list of devices, then check the box next to "This is the device I'm using right now" and press Activate.Īfter this, your digital license should kick in and activate your copy of Windows 10.Step six: Follow any sign-in prompts using the account details for the Microsoft account linked to your digital license (you may also need the local account password is you created one for your PC).Step five: In the new window, select Activate Windows and then Activate, or choose "I changed hardware on this device recently" if you've changed out components on your PC.(Note: Not the Troubleshoot option listed in the sidebar.) Step four: If Windows 10 is not activated, find and press Troubleshoot.Step three: With Windows running, press the Windows key, then go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation.(Note: you'll need to perform the following steps as an Administrator in Windows to complete them successfully.) If you've made significant hardware changes, you may need to follow the next steps.
You'll be able to check whether Windows has activated using your linked digital license in the next step. Windows may automatically activate at this point.
(You can also set up a local account, and then add a Microsoft account afterward.)
Step two: Setup and log into Windows 10 using the Microsoft account you linked to your Windows 10 digital license.Step one: During Windows 10 installation, select I don't have a product key when prompted to activate.Image Credit: TechRadar (Image credit: TechRadar)
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