Are you looking for ways to Activate Windows 10, 8 or 7? Do you want to fully Activate Windows 10 without key? Are you frustrated with the black screen which reads- 'Your Windows version isn’t genuine'? Well, worry not, for we will help you get rid of this annoying prompt. But before we do that, you must find out that whether you have been a victim of software counterfeit. In simple words, the place/person from where you have bought your Windows software might have had sold you a fake. If that's not the case then you can easily get rid of this annoying prompt by simply activating your Windows. This can happen in all newer versions of Windows- Windows 7, Windows 8 and even Windows 10.
In this article, we will learn how to activate Windows with and without the Product Key. This product key is also known as the Activation Code or the Digital code for Windows. Read along to learn more!
How to Activate Windows 10 using Key
This process will need an active internet connection
The easiest way and the legal way of activating Windows is by buying a digital license. Follow the steps given below to do so.
- Navigate to Settings
- Click on Update & Security
- Click on the Activation tab present on the left side
- If you have a Product Key select Change Product Key and insert your valid Key.
- In case you want to purchase a Digital License click on Go to Store
The Go to Store option will open the Windows Store where you’ll be able to choose your preferred Windows 10 version. After you complete the purchase, your Windows will be automatically activated.
Also if you are using a wrong Product key by mistake, changing your Product Key to a valid key will do the trick.
To check and verify if your Windows 10 copy activated successfully, go back to the Activation tab under Update & Security and check if it’s activated.
How to Activate WINDOWS 7 with product key
If you are using Windows 7, don't worry we have got you covered. Follow the steps given below to activate Windows 7 with a product key.
- Click on the Start Button
- Right-click on My Computer.
- Choose Properties
- Click the Activate Windows online now button. It will be located at the bottom of the system properties window
- Type your product key.
- Click Next to activate your Windows copy.
To check and verify if your Windows 7 copy activated successfully, go back to the Windows properties window and check if it shows the message “Windows is Activated”.
Don’t worry if you don't have a product key or have lost it. We will help you get rid of the annoying prompt. Read along to find out about ways to activate Windows without a product key.
How to Activate Windows 10 without a Key
Although this method is not a legitimate and legal method to do so but nonetheless, it is possible to activate Windows 10 without an activation key or digital code or Product Key.
Disclaimer: Techywhale.com doesn't promote piracy of any kind. This method has been devised to help those who have misplaced or lost their Activation key. These methods should not be used for piratical purposes.
The easiest way to activate windows without a product key is by using a Windows Activator tool. But that's not the only way to do so. You can also activate your Windows using a batch file.
Method 1: How to Activate Windows 10 using CMD [a batch file]
- Open Notepad
- Paste the following code:
@echo off
title Windows 10 ALL version activator&cls&echo ************************************&echo Supported products:&echo – Windows 10 Home&echo – Windows 10 Professional&echo – Windows 10 Enterprise, Enterprise LTSB&echo – Windows 10 Education&echo.&echo.&echo ************************************ &echo Windows 10 activation…
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99 >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk 3KHY7-WNT83-DGQKR-F7HPR-844BM >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk 7HNRX-D7KGG-3K4RQ-4WPJ4-YTDFH >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk PVMJN-6DFY6-9CCP6-7BKTT-D3WVR >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk MH37W-N47XK-V7XM9-C7227-GCQG9 >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk 2WH4N-8QGBV-H22JP-CT43Q-MDWWJ >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk DPH2V-TTNVB-4X9Q3-TJR4H-KHJW4 >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk WNMTR-4C88C-JK8YV-HQ7T2-76DF9 >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ipk 2F77B-TNFGY-69QQF-B8YKP-D69TJ >nul
echo ************************************ &echo.&echo.&set i=1
:server
if %i%==1 set KMS_Sev=kms.chinancce.com
if %i%==2 set KMS_Sev=NextLevel.uk.to
if %i%==3 set KMS_Sev=GuangPeng.uk.to
if %i%==4 set KMS_Sev=AlwaysSmile.uk.to
if %i%==5 set KMS_Sev=kms.chinancce.com
if %i%==6 set KMS_Sev=kms.shuax.com
if %i%==7 exit
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /skms %KMS_Sev% >nul
cscript //nologo c:windowssystem32slmgr.vbs /ato | find /i “successfully” && (echo.& ************************************ & echo. & choice /n /c YN /m “Do you want to restart your PC now [Y,N]?” & if errorlevel 2 exit) || (echo The connection to the server failed! Trying to connect to another one… & echo Please wait… & echo. & echo. & set /a i+=1 & goto server)
shutdown.exe /r /t 00

- Save the file as a .bat
- Run the saved .bat file as an admin

- Wait for the command prompt to do its thing
- Press Y and then enter when prompted to reboot your computer

And you are done! Easy? wasn't it!
This will activate Windows 10 permanently and activate Windows message will also be gone from your desktop screen.
Method 2: Activate Windows using a Windows Activator

KMSPico Activator is one of the most known Windows Activators. But remember you must download it from a trusted website to avoid computer viruses. Also this is not an endorsement of KMSPico but just a suggestion based on personal usage.
- Download KMSPico from their website or an other website, which you trust.
- You can use this link: https://kmspico.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/
- Install it using the provided installer
- Go to the installation directory and run the .exe file.
- Click on the red switch button
- Wait for it to complete the activation process.
- Your Windows will be activated successfully.
Other Windows activators work in similar ways, however KMSPico is one of the most used activators, which means you’ll easily find it online.
Also Read: How to Activate Windows 10 without Key [100% Free]
Method 3: Activate Windows [All Versions]
If the above methods doesn't work, you can follow this video to get your Windows 10, 8 or 7 activated.