How to Activate Windows 10 on My PC
What is Windows 10 Activation?
Windows 10 activation is a process that helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. Once you’ve activated Windows 10, you can verify that activation is successful using the “Activation” section in the System control panel.
How to Activate Windows 10 on My PC
To activate Windows 10 on your PC, you need to have a valid product key or a digital license linked to your Microsoft account. If you don’t have a valid product key or a digital license associated with your Microsoft account, you can purchase a Windows 10 license from the Microsoft Store. Once you’ve purchased a license, you can activate Windows 10 by following these steps:
- Open the Start menu and select “Settings”.
- Click on “Update and Security”.
- Click on “Activation”.
- Click “Change product key” or “Add an account” if you have a digital license linked to your Microsoft account.
- Enter the product key or sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.
Activating Windows 10 with a Digital License
If you have a digital license linked to your Microsoft account, you can use it to activate Windows 10 on your PC without entering a product key. To activate Windows 10 with a digital license:
- Open the Start menu and select “Settings”.
- Click on “Update and Security”.
- Click on “Activation”.
- Click “Add an account”.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.
Troubleshooting Windows 10 Activation
If you experience issues activating Windows 10 on your PC, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure that you are connected to the internet.
- Check your product key to make sure it’s valid.
- Check your Microsoft account to make sure it’s linked to a digital license.
- Run the Activation Troubleshooter if you’re having issues activating Windows 10.
- Contact Microsoft Support if the above steps don’t help.