How to activate Windows with Command Prompt (CMD) in 4 Simple Steps

How to activate Windows 10 using Command 

Prompt (CMD) in 4 Simple Steps

 

How to activate Windows 10


The Command Prompt (CMD) is a powerful tool for interacting with the computer. Apart from performing basic tasks, CMD can also be used to perform complex tasks like Windows activation.


If you want to activate Windows Operating System (OS) and enjoy the full features, this tutorial will give you a step-by-step guide.


In the tutorial, we will apply CMD and run a few commands to fully activate windows.


Activating Windows 10 Using Command Prompt (CMD)


Steps:

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt and Run it as an Administrator


To find the Command Prompt, press the start button and type “CMD” on the search bar. Right-click on your mouse and choose the “Run as administrator” option.


Opening the CMD as an administrator will give you privileges to make changes in the system.


Also read: Wordpad Officially Removed in Windows 11 Update 


Step 2: Enter Command to Install Product Key


Install Windows product key


To install Windows 10 product key on your computer, type slmgr /ipk your-product-key command.


Replace “your-product-key” with an actual product key of your Windows 10 operating system.


A pop-up message will appear on your computer screen informing you that the product key has been successfully installed.


Step 3: Configure the Key Management Service (KMS) Machine Name


Configuring the KMS Machine Name



This step will contact the server that will actually activate your Windows machine. To ensure this, type  slmgr /skms kms-server-name and press ENTER.


You can use the following server kms8.msguides.com. So, your command will look like this “slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com”.


Step 4: Enter the Last Windows Activation Command


Command to activate Windows



Still within the CMD, type slmgr/ato and press ENTER. This command will activate your Windows and a pop up will appear confirming to you that Windows has been activated.


Latest Update about Windows


Currently, Windows is at Windows 11. Microsoft is not willing to develop another product; instead, it will improve some features through updates.


Frequently Asked Questions (QA Section)


What is Windows?


Windows is an operating system published by Microsoft and used by millions of people across the world. It heavily relies on Graphical User Interface (GUI) operations.


What is Product Key?


A product key is a 25-character code that is used to activate Windows.


What is Command Prompt?


A command prompt is a special program for interacting with a computer. It is used by running several commands and pressing ENTER.


Can Windows Be Activated Without a Product Key?


NO. A product key is always needed to activate Windows.


Conclusion


To conclude, there are many ways to install and activate Windows. One way is purchasing a product key and installing Windows on your PC.


Another way of installation is as we have discussed here – using the CMD and running several commands to install Windows.


Finally, there is another way of using a batch file to activate windows using several trial product keys.


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