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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