Windows 10 activation tool. When it is impossible to activate the OS

Windows activation is a procedure for confirming the legality and authenticity of a product. From the point of view of the law and the developer, if your system works, this may not always mean that the product is licensed. KMS, SLIC tables, corporate keys (MSDN and Dream Spark as well) are not always a guarantee of license confirmation. This article will describe the basic activation methods with an original product key.

First, you need to determine the type of your license. Windows operating systems are divided into several types of licenses:

• Retail, Box (FPP, ESD) version. The version purchased separately from the device (except for the OEM package), previously included a box with a disc, a key and documentation, hence the name Box edition. This license applies to 1 device with the ability to transfer to other PCs. Also, some "old" versions of Office distributed in the Box version could be used on multiple devices at once.
• OEM version, builder kit, pre-installed version. The most common version for home users. OEM version of Windows, usually provided with a purchased laptop, all-in-one or system unit, the cost of this license is already included in the price of the device. This license cannot be transferred to other equipment (by the terms of the persons. Agreement) and should be used only on the device that was purchased with it.
• Windows 10 digital license- a license tied to the hash of your equipment at the time of updating the activated system from Windows 7.8 or 8.1. After the release of Windows 10 1511 (Anniversary Update), the digital license is also linked to your Microsoft account for easy reactivation of Windows 10 when changing hardware.
• Volume Licensing - corporate version for a large fleet of devices (often used by "pirates"), multiple activation keys, keys for KMS servers.
  This article will describe the methods for Retail, OEM and digital licenses, as it is the most common option when used at home.

Differences between Windows versions and licenses

Retail version (FPP - Full Product Package) is a full-fledged product that you can completely dispose of. The kit includes an installation disc, persons. agreement, product key. For some versions of Windows 10, the kit included a USB drive with an image, documentation, and a product key.

The Retail version also includes CCP keys (Compliance Checking Program), upgrade keys. They were mostly popular when Windows 8 was released, on the Microsoft website it was possible to buy a CCP activation key for Windows 8 Pro, although Windows 7 was required for the update. At the moment, you can easily activate Windows 8 and 8.1 with this key, however, in case of an error, you will need to contact to the support service.

There is also an ESD version, Electronic Software Delivery is a method for delivering software by email. You need to enter the key that will be sent to you by email. Basically, this version currently sells Windows 10, Office 2016, Office 365.

OEM is a version that is only available to PC builders, so they are usually not sold to ordinary users, but they can still be found on sale. The key can be in the form of a sticker on the case of your system unit, laptop or candy bar. It has also become widespread to "sew" activation keys into the motherboard's memory, the so-called SLIC tables.

Basically, the order is:

1. Installing Windows (If the system is Windows 10 and there is a digital license, then activation will take place automatically)
2. Entering the Product Key into the system (if the version does not match, go back to step 1)
3. Activation via the Internet (if there is no Internet or an error appears, go to step 4)
4. Activating Windows by phone

On the internet

First of all, you need to make sure that the revision of the installed version and the product key match. Click on the Start button, then right-click on Computer and select Properties. Your revision will be written in the Windows edition line. Also, the Windows edition can be determined by entering the winver command in the search bar or in the Run window (Win + R).

If the key and the system match, then go to the next step.
There is a menu in the system properties window Change product key, or you can open an input window by launching the Run window (press the Win + R keyboard shortcuts), and entering the slui 3 command. A Product Key entry window will open, where you will need to insert a 25-digit code.

After verification, activation will be performed, or an error will occur. Depending on the operation of the services, the correctness of the key entry and the installation of the correct version of Windows, the error may vary.

Through the command line

The command line and the SLMGR parameter can help you.
Slmgr / dli - the command shows license information, status and the last 5 characters of the activation key.

Slmgr / ipk [Product Key] - using this command, you can enter the Product Key into the system.

Slmgr / ato is the command that performs forced activation.

Slmgr / rearm - Resets activation timers.
Slmgr / rilc - Causes the reinstallation of all licenses stored in the% SystemRoot% \ system32 \ oem and% SystemRoot% \ System32 \ spp \ tokens directories.
Slmgr / cpky - key deletion.

To reset the system license, the commands are executed in the following order Slmgr / cpky, Slmgr / rilc, Slmgr / rearm.

By phone

Depending on your Internet connection, you may be required to activate by phone (if it is not possible to connect to the server or activation with this key was performed within 60 days on other equipment).
If the code is entered incorrectly or it is incorrect, you will be redirected to the support service, where a live person will ask again for the Installation Code and will advise on the issues that have arisen.
Before calling the activation window, make sure that the key is entered into the system. To do this, you can use the Slmgr / dli command. If the last 5 characters of the key match the activation key, then we call the activation window by phone by entering the command slui 4.

We select the country and in the next window the phone number of the activation service will be displayed, as well as the Installation Code, just below there will be an enter button Confirmation code.
First of all, call the indicated number and enter the Installation Code. If the code is entered correctly, the confirmation code will be dictated to you. If, at one of the stages, you make a mistake, then you will be redirected to the Service Specialist, where they will help you.

By phone via the command line

If the installation code is not displayed, then the Command Line will help you again

Slmgr / dti - the command will display the installation code.

Slmgr / dlv [Confirmation code] - the command will enter the confirmation code and activate it (you may also need to execute the Slmgr / ato command).

Windows activation errors

Have a great day!

After installing an unlicensed copy of Windows 10, the use of the system will be overshadowed by such inscriptions:

If in previous versions of Windows, after the end of the trial period, the functionality did not decrease much (only the desktop splash disappeared), then in Windows 10 the limitations are more serious. You cannot perform personalization, many system settings are blocked for you.

Learn how to activate Windows 10 for free to avoid such problems in this article.

Disable antivirus

Activators penetrate deep into the system, modifying its files and thereby convincing it that it is in an activated state. Viruses behave in the same way - that is why many antiviruses “swear” at activators, and some delete their files without trial or investigation. Therefore, it is better - save your nerves.

If you have a third-party antivirus, you can disable it by right-clicking on the tray icon and selecting "Exit". However, Windows 10 has its own built-in antivirus, which should be disabled as well. For this:

Ready. You can proceed to the next point.

Downloading the activator "KMSAuto Net"

At this stage, you should be extremely careful. It is very easy to pick up a virus on sites that distribute activators. Pay close attention to what you download. The activator should be called "KMSAuto Net", in any case, the activation process will be shown on its example.

Note! To protect yourself and feel a little more confident, when downloading, it is recommended to use some healing utility, like the well-known free Dr. Web CureIt. She does not have active protection screens - she will not "swear", activators, in most cases, she does not consider threats, but she will find viruses and will not let them spoil your life. Download the utility, run it and check the downloaded file with it.

1. Run the downloaded file as administrator.

   

2. In the window that opens, select the "Activation" item.

   

3. After clicking this button, you will be presented with a choice - activate Windows or activate Office. Yes, with this activator you can also activate Microsoft Office, starting from version 2010. Quite a useful feature.

   

4. Click the Windows button. After that, the activation process will begin.
5. In the process, the system will ask you to force the installation of the GVLK key. Click the "Continue" button. The activation process can take up to several minutes, and the activator itself may not respond to requests - this is normal. Do not under any circumstances remove the task or terminate the process from the "Task Manager" - in this case, the result may be disastrous. The system may experience serious malfunctions that disrupt the stability of work or the system may stop starting altogether. Better to wait. Activation will take place in any case. Better to wait.

   

6. When system activation is complete, the utility will prompt you to create a reactivation task every 180 days. This is necessary, since some keys are set for six months, so it is worth allowing the scheduler to create this task - then you will not even remember the need to reactivate the system, the scheduler will take care of it for you.

   

7. Upon completion of activation, in the console at the bottom of the activator window, you will see a message about the successful completion of the process.

   

8. You just have to close the window and restart your computer. Remember! After activation, your computer may take longer to shut down and boot up than usual. This is because the system files have been subject to change.
9. After rebooting, right-click on the Computer icon and select Properties from the context menu.

   

10. A window will open in which basic information about the computer and system will be displayed. Scroll down its contents. We are interested in the last block, which contains information about the activation of the system. There should appear the inscription "Windows activation completed." Ready. Your system is activated, and now you have full functionality.

    

Important! After completing all the actions, do not forget to turn on the antivirus by repeating the steps of point 1.

This should be done as quickly as possible, the less your system is unprotected, the higher the likelihood of a virus penetrating. In the end, I would recommend deleting the activator files and scanning the entire system for viruses with an antivirus or a previously downloaded healing utility.

Video - Activating Windows 10

Why the best? This method has three very important advantages, and one of them is not interchangeable with any other options:

1. First, Windiws 10 will be downloaded directly from the Microsoft website, that is, the system will be licensed. This means you get maximum performance and safety. After all, you yourself understand that any pirated copy of the OS will be changed in taste and color by the author of the assembly, and it is likely that the stability of such a copy will be several times lower than that of the original. And you will still be very lucky if in such a converted Windows, spy utilities are not installed, by the very author of the assembly. I will say from personal experience, using a pirated system, I have always encountered problems: the Internet does not work, then it gives an error when updating drivers and installing programs, in general, all examples cannot be listed. In general, if you want a stable and most importantly secure Windiws 10 system, then install only the original. This is the same irreplaceable advantage of this method.

2. The second advantage is free activation, which we will carry out using a proven and safe activator KMSAuto Net... This activation method guarantees the stable operation of Windows 10, as if you were doing it in an official, paid way. And it will give your system a lifetime activation key, with authentication and installation of all updates.

3. No disks are required, this is an outdated age. We will install Windows 10 from a USB flash drive, it is as fast and convenient as possible.

Detailed video review:

The installation process will take place in three stages:

1. The first step is to enter the Boot Menu. Depending on the motherboard, the call keys will be different. To select a key, see the table:

After you have decided on the call button, restart your PC and continuously press the desired key.

2. In the Boot Menu, select the desired flash drive and press "Enter".

3. During the installation process, you will need to enter a key. We enter this one: "NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2" if it doesn't work then download the full archive with keys.

5. Accept the license terms.

6. Select the top installation type.

7. Select the drive on which you will install the system, format if necessary. Click on "Further".

8. The installation process will begin and will take approximately 30 minutes.

All that remains is to activate Windows 10. To do this, just download and run the activator KMSAuto Net... If you do not know how to use, then on the page with the activator, see a detailed video instruction.

Also add the site to your browser bookmarks Ctrl + D and fresh keys with activators will always be at your fingertips.

Hello friends. The other day I was interested in the Internet, so to speak, public opinion on the issue of activating Windows. Until recently, I believed that there are two types of users: some are supporters of pirated methods of OS activation, others are adherents of a legal mechanism for implementing this procedure, motivated either by personal moral and ethical principles or by the conditions for using computers in the corporate sector. But the other day I also identified for myself the third type of users - who do not activate Windows 10, do not use blocked personalization functions, while naively believing that in this way they do not violate copyright laws.

How to activate Windows 10

In fact, the moment of violation of Microsoft's rights comes from the first second of using the OS, if it is supplied without trial activation with a temporary key. Or, respectively, from the moment of completion of such a trial activation. The only question is in revealing this fact by state bodies, which either are not interested in such violators, if they do not have more "interesting" sins, or have the authority to inspect only legal entities. Actually, which for many years has been successfully used by those who work with pirated Windows on personal devices. The information below is for those looking for legitimate ways to work with Microsoft products.

How to activate the "Tens" in a legal way, using a legal key? Below we will consider what specific steps need to be taken in the environment of the current version of the OS, but first a few words about the key itself.

Where to get the Windows 10 activation key

If we are talking about OEM devices, the key can be viewed on the bottom of laptops or on the back of system units purchased with preinstalled Windows 7 and later upgraded to version 10. Both for the latter and for OEM devices purchased with preinstalled system versions 8, 8.1 and 10, there is a universal way to extract the product key - using a utility. Naturally, this method must be resorted to before reinstalling the OS.

If Windows was purchased in a boxed version - on a DVD or on a USB flash drive, we look for the product key on the media packaging label.

If we are talking about activating a PC or laptop without preinstalled licensed Windows, the version 10 activation key must be purchased accordingly. This can be done in different ways:

• Much cheaper, but with certain risks, a legal OEM key can be bought on various Internet marketplaces.
• It is very expensive, but at the same time completely legal, without any risks, the Ten key is purchased directly from its creator - Microsoft.
• Even more expensive than from Microsoft, licensed Windows 10 can be bought in various online stores in a boxed version (installation flash drive). But more expensive if you only buy boxed versions at the regular price. Often online stores conduct sales, promotions, introduce a bonus policy, etc.

Activation with Internet presence

If the key is there, if the computer is connected to the Internet, it is better to activate the system at the stage of its installation.

This will reduce the risk of problems with activation in the future due to incorrect deletion of the temporary key. But if the Internet is configured only under the conditions of fully functioning Windows, there will be nothing left to do but postpone the key entry stage.

In an already installed system, access to activation functions is implemented in the "Settings" application. And this implementation is hard not to notice - this is the inscription "Windows is not activated" in the center of the application window. We press it.

Let's go to the system activation section. Click "Change product key".

Copy the key and paste it into this shape. Click "Next".

Now - "Activate".

That's it - the system is activated.

If you encounter difficulties with activation, while it is reliably known that the key is genuine, you can try to correct the situation. In the same section of activating the Settings application, there is a troubleshooting feature. We launch it.

If the problems are automatically eliminated, the key entry form will appear on its own.

If you don't have a key, you can purchase one. Go to"Options" and click "Windows is not activated"

An alternative way of buying is on the company's website in a browser window. For anyone interested, you can read the article on how

Windows 10 is the latest operating system released by Microsoft. Most likely, it will linger on users' devices for a long time: according to forecasts, subsequent versions will be only improved updates of the "dozen". From this, the issue of activating this operating system is becoming more and more relevant.

Windows 10 is downloaded and installed. Now you need to proceed to activation, that is, to confirm the authenticity of the installed version of the operating system, without which its full-fledged work is impossible. But why is this procedure necessary?

Firstly, a user with a non-activated OS will not be able to install the background he likes on the desktop. The selected picture will be discarded and replaced with a black canvas.

Secondly, a notification about the need to activate the OS constantly appears in the corner of the screen.

Finally, the computer randomly reboots after several hours of operation, which can be fraught with the loss of important data.

Note! Without it, the user will not be able to appreciate its capabilities and functionality. That is why this procedure is mandatory.

Video - activating Windows 10 PRO

Activation methods

There are several main ways to activate Windows 10 Pro. Let's consider them separately.

Video - How to activate Windows 10 in less than 5 minutes

Through "Parameters"

Have you updated your OS from licensed 7 or 8 to 10 through the official Microsoft website? You are very lucky, as the activation procedure will be quick and "painless", that is, without the need to purchase a key. This is often done automatically when a new version is installed. But sometimes you need to do the activation yourself.

This procedure is performed in a few simple steps:

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By phone

Can't connect to the internet? You can also activate Windows 10 Pro through a phone call:

Through "Properties"

This method, like the previous one, requires a key. It will be indicated on the packaging of the OS disc or on a special sticker on the new device. Follow these steps:

KMS program

Don't have an activation key? You can use a special KMS program. Its main features are:

1. Simple interface, understandable even for novice users.
2. Wide range of supported operating systems.
3. Free.
4. Pre-check for activation, etc.

Activating Windows 10 Pro via KMS is very simple:

The program will independently select the required activation bypass mechanism and perform the procedure.

Interesting! The program can be downloaded absolutely free of charge on the official website. Before downloading and installing.

So, Windows 10 Pro is one of the most functional OS. You should not neglect its activation, especially since this procedure is performed simply and quickly.