“Ten” became the most secure system in the history of Microsoft. Increasingly, users are interested in activating Windows 10 and switching to using this operating system. Some are stopped by the many spyware modules included in this OS, but there are also third-party programs that can be used to disable user control.

You can use Windows 10 without activation, but the inability to influence the personalization of your PC, frequent reboots and a banner requiring activation will make using the device unpleasant.

Windows 10 forever

According to Microsoft, Windows 10 will be the last boxed version. Further, all OS will be distributed as a service by updating Win 10. Because of such statements, many users have decided that further versions will be distributed by subscription, charging for subscription use of the OS. However, so far this fact has been confirmed only in the case of the corporate version of the system, which can actually be purchased once or used limited time(month year).

No matter how much you love the Aero interface and privacy old Windows 7, after 2020 you will have to switch to a newer OS. It is possible to use Windows 8.1; its extended support will end only in 2023. But later the question of how to correctly and legally switch to the “ten” will become inevitable. Over the course of several years and 2 major updates since its release, Windows 10 has become more stable and faster. It can be used even on weak devices, and in terms of performance and security it is better than the “seven”.

At first, users had problems with drivers, but now they have been resolved.

Is Windows 10 activation required?

Users often ask the question: why do you need to activate Windows 10? Is it possible to use an unactivated one? Similar problems (black screen and periodic reminders) that were in Win 7 could be repeated with 10. However, even Windows 8/8.1 without validation did not work very correctly.

Now, by activating the “top ten”, you protect yourself from many periodic reboots that do not allow you to even complete work with files correctly. This is very unpleasant, as is a large banner that requires activation, the inability to change system colors, desktop wallpaper or icons. A non-activated product does not have official developer support. And I could be wrong, but what can stop the company from doing even more harm to fans of pirated software? That is why ways Windows activation 10 is so popular among users. There are several of them, and all of them allow you to become users of normal “dozens” with a license.

How to activate Windows 10

There are several ways to activate Windows 10 permanently. You can use the 25-digit key from the purchased boxed version. Not so long ago, keys for Windows 7/8.1 were available, allowing you to confirm the authenticity of the product during the first installation.

It is possible to activate the product using a digital license. It involves activating the system even without entering numbers; the PC, connecting to the corporation’s servers, will receive validation. You only need to enter the key the first time; then activation will be automatic for all subsequent OS installations. The method is relevant for those who switched to Win 10, updated their “seven” or “eight”, bought a digital license in Windows Store or participated in the 2015 promotion, then Insider Preview participants were awarded digital licenses after the OS release.

You can be an insider now, but you will have to use a “test” OS, but it’s free and legal. You will have to get used to the instability of the builds and the high consumption of Internet traffic.

Even on a “slow update cycle” there are often critical bugs that lead to crashes.

Re-activation of the “ten”

Your Windows 10 activation failed and your computer is running very slowly? “Resetting settings” and going through the validation procedure again can help you. But this way you can delete your data and necessary programs. You can simply reinstall the OS, the process will take less time, then connect to the Internet and reactivate the system. But if you used pirated version, then you will need an activator. There are no other options. You can also go through a lengthy procedure, after which you will not be afraid to reactivate Windows 10. To do this, you will need to obtain a digital license, and in a legal way, without violating the rules and legislation. Use the update program for people with disabilities and get activation for the new OS for free. Although all deadlines for free upgrades have long passed, a small opportunity remains: you only need an old, licensed and genuine system (you can only use Windows 7 or 8.1). For Windows 8 owners, you need to rush to “update” to version 8.1, and then to 10.

Upgrade to 10 after July 29, 2016

Officially so free method“upgrade” from older versions no longer works. But if you already upgraded to Windows 10 before July 2016, don’t despair, your PC data remains on the servers. You can safely install new version, activation will take place automatically. And it doesn’t matter that you then switched back to Windows 8.1 or 7.

Just download the latest release from the Microsoft website and perform a clean installation or a tool to create a bootable build. On the corporation’s website, select “Download the tool now.” A program will be downloaded that will download the latest version of the OS and create installation media ( DVD disc or flash drive).

But how can you activate Windows 10 now if you haven’t done so before? For people with disabilities, the transition from older versions of the OS is unlimited in time. Moreover, the company does not check the fact of “limitedness” in any way, but believes the users. So you get the standard version of the OS. Moreover, after the update, it is better to install again and get Windows 10 without activation by third-party activators.

Activation of "ten" by phone

If during installation of the system you were unable to connect to the Internet, the connection was lost, or Microsoft's servers were too busy at that moment, a failure may occur (sometimes it occurs when installing updates).

Can't activate Windows 10 over the network? In this case, telephone activation is required. Press Win+R, enter “slui 4” and confirm with the Enter key. A window will appear in front of you with a choice of country, indicate yours. Next, a window will open in which you will need to enter the code. Call the specified phone number, following the answering machine prompts, activate the system. But remember, this opportunity is only available to users of a device in which “top ten” was pre-installed (as part of a corporate license or MSDN subscription) with a key or when purchasing it (electronic or physical with installation media).

But what to do if you don’t have the money to buy a licensed device or key, but you don’t want to break the law? What remains is the insiders program or an attempt to update the “pirates” through the program for the disabled.

The method is not the most reliable and only conditionally legal.

Insider Program

For those who do not know how to activate Windows 10 for free, without having a license for an older OS or a key for a new one, there is an opportunity to get a stable and new system without breaking the law. Microsoft Insider Test and Assessment Program participants have the opportunity to work on a licensed Windows versions 10. However, remember that the person who activated the test version agrees with all the inconveniences caused by its operation. After all, assemblies are sent not fully developed, but this fact is not significant for the home user.

In the corporate segment, this problem is significant; OS stability in this case is extremely important.

By participating in the program preliminary assessment, you can choose the degree of readiness of releases. So, you can choose “early release” - these are the latest builds, which have the most problems. But they offer the most advanced ideas and functions that may not even be included in the final product. If you need stability, you can select “Release Preview”, that is, late access, the so-called “slow update ring”. These builds are the most stable of the test ones, almost ready for mass release.

How to become an insider

No way to get a license? Choose to participate in Insider Preview. You will be introduced to a world of new opportunities and become a legal user of Microsoft products. You can connect the testing program for Windows 10 from an unlicensed version, which has already started asking for activation. To do this, go to: All Settings → Update → Insider → Get Started. Then you need to restart your PC and wait for an update to the insider version soon (it will be legal and activated). But sign up for the Insider Program Windows is better on the Microsoft website. After filling out the data, you will need to download the distribution and install it on your PC. During installation, you will need to log in using your Microsoft account. This will activate it and you will have a license. From negative aspects In this way of obtaining validation, it is worth noting the watermark at the bottom of the desktop on the right and frequent releases that will require a lot of traffic for updates.

It doesn’t matter how Win 10 is activated, the main thing is that it works.

Can an insider get a full-fledged OS?

Many people think that everyone who has used Insider Preview is given a license after a while, which is also suitable for regular releases. Such a program worked even before the official presentation of Win 10 to the general public. Then all testers were given a license, but even now the incentive is still in force. The corporation is trying to “promote” its product by any means.

Is there a 90-day Windows 10 Enterprise activation that allows you to legally use a Microsoft product? specifically created for corporations. The corporate version has all spyware disabled and no Metro programs. It works well on weak PCs (better than the user version). If desired, you can use the corporate version of the system. However, after 3 months you will need to buy a license, look for a renewal key, or reinstall this “top ten”. In any case, for older PCs the enterprise version is more preferable. In addition, it is possible to update a device on corporate 7 or 8.1 to a new version.

Software activation of Windows 10

Having exhausted everything legal ways activation, you have to use pirated programs. And despite the fact that the list is large, only a few actually work; the rest are simply viruses that can harm your device: recognize confidential data or erase it.

Before you activate Windows 10 using activators, you must understand that you are breaking the law and exposing yourself to unnecessary risk. Activators may require payment by phone or credit card. Do not agree under any circumstances; immediately check your PC for viruses after using such an activator.

The most reliable and popular activator is KMSAuto Net for Windows 10. As with 8.1, this activator is the best solution. With the help of this utility, even offices from Microsoft Office 2010 to 2016 can be activated. The program is universal, but practice has shown that it activates only for 180 days, then the product key needs to be changed. Also a very popular and effective activator is Re-Loader Activator. It is no different from its predecessor, but has only an English-language interface.

With it, your system will be activated in a few clicks.

Before activating Windows, it’s worth finding out whether you have a digital key and whether your PC has been updated to “ten”. Any version of Windows 10 activated once can be re-validated (all information is saved on Microsoft servers).

Users, after activating Win 10, can perform a number of operations that will help make their PC faster. For example, remove all Metro applications. Only Weather, News, Groove Music, Movies and TV are of real value; all the others are not required for a desktop device. But their constant updates greatly slow down the system. In addition, you can make a procedure for disabling automatic updates. With them, weak PCs generally freeze. Third-party antivirus such as Nod32, Avira, Avast, Kaspersky can provide security for Windows 10. There are also instructions online on how to force the system to stop spying on the user. But remember that not all users managed to remove all spy modules from the system, so you will have to put up with sending telemetry to Microsoft servers.

Please remember that these keys can be used to evaluate, test, and install the following editions of Windows 10.

New computers with installed Windows 10 for end consumers are usually available in two versions: Home and Pro. Home version - the home edition, of course, is inferior in its capabilities to the Pro version - this is also an editor group policy, remote Desktop, Internet Explorer in Enterprise Mode, Restricted Mode, Hyper-V. and etc.

If you decide to use the Universal Key, update your operating system Windows 10 from Home to Pro.

The process of switching from Home edition to Professional edition is very simple and even fast: during the update process, all your files, installed applications and the programs remain intact.

How to update.

Windows Settings / Update & Security / Activation. Click “Change product key”.

After the update, when you activate your OS, you will need to change the shared product key to the actual key that you purchased.

By entering the keys below or your own key, you can change the edition of Windows 10:

• Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro
• Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Education
• Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 ProfessionalEducation
• Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Enterprise
• Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 10 Pro
• Windows 10 Education to Windows 10 Pro

On this moment keys available for Windows updates 10 between editions:

Windows 10 Home: - TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99

Windows 10 Pro: - VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

Windows 10 Home Single Language - 7HNRX-D7KGG-3K4RQ-4WPJ4-YTDFH

Windows 10 Enterprise: - NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43

The Windows 10 distribution system keeps up with the times. Now there is no need to buy a disc in a store or order it online. Absolutely every user can download Windows 10 to their computer directly from the official Microsoft website. But this version will become full-fledged only when it is activated.

Reasons to activate Windows

The non-activated version of Windows is essentially a trial product. You can use it for a long time until you decide to purchase a license key. In this case, of course, some features in the non-activated version will be blocked or limited:

• All Windows 10 personalization options will be disabled. This means you won't be able to set wallpapers on your operating system, choose colors, and so on. Only the default theme will be available; you will not be able to create your own. Considering how flexible the personalization settings are in this system, this is a serious limitation;

  Theme selection will not be available in non-activated Windows 10

• A watermark will appear on the desktop informing you that activation is required. This sign will be on top of all running programs or games. It is distracting and simply looks ugly, which, of course, is important for users;

  Windows activation reminder will interfere with your work

• lack of official support from Microsoft: after purchasing a license you become a client of the company. This means that it is obliged to provide you with technical assistance on the official forums and fully support your product. This also includes regular system updates, which only the activated version of Windows 10 receives.

  Only activated versions of Windows 10 receive full company support

It turns out that working on an activated operating system is not only more pleasant and convenient, but also more reliable. After all, many updates primarily concern the security and protection of your computer.

Activating Windows in various ways

Regardless of which version of Windows you are using (Home, Pro, Enterprise or others), you can activate it different ways, even having the key to a different version. Among the activation methods there are both legal - with the purchase of a key - and illegal methods. Whether to use illegal activation methods or not - this choice always remains on the user’s conscience.

Activating Windows 10 via the command line

Very in a simple way activation is activation through command line. This requires literally a couple of commands, but first you need to open it:

This will open the command prompt. Follow these steps:

If activation is successful, you will receive a notification about this. After this, you can close the command line.

Entering the activation key in the system parameters

Another activation method is activation through system parameters. Do the following:

You can also activate it in the computer update menu:

Regardless of the chosen method, the result will be the same: your system will be activated if the key is entered correctly.

Activating Windows 10 without the Internet

The official activation process itself involves contacting Microsoft servers to confirm the key. Therefore, activation without the Internet can be understood as:

• delayed activation during Windows installation, which will be carried out as soon as the computer connects to the network. So, for example, you may have a digital license (for example, when upgrading from a licensed version of Windows 8.1), in this case you will not be asked for a key, and activation will take place automatically when you go online;
• activation by phone - it is possible to activate Windows 10 by phone using Microsoft's automatic assistant;
• activation through an activator program - there are illegal activators that can work without the Internet. They do not directly activate the system, but force the computer to consider it as such, removing all imposed restrictions.

Activation of OEM version of Windows 10

The OEM in the version name refers to the distribution type of the operating system. This means that the system was pre-installed on the computer to be sold with it. So, when you buy a modern laptop, you will receive a device with an OEM version of Windows 10. However, you will not be given a key to the operating system directly; it will be tied to the laptop’s motherboard.

If such a laptop lost activation when reinstalling Windows, it would be good to know your license key. This can be done using the ProdeKey program, which will identify the key associated with your equipment. This program serves the sole purpose of telling you your operating system key.

This program will allow you to find out the key associated with your equipment

After you find out the key, all you have to do is activate the system using one of the methods described above. Activation will be completely legal, because you purchased this version of Windows along with the equipment.

Sometimes you can find a license key directly on the case of your laptop or computer in the form of a special sticker.

Stickers with activation codes may look different

Activating Windows 10 by phone

The method of activating Windows 10 by phone is convenient when there is no way to go online. For this type of Windows activation, the following steps will be required:

Option to delay activation

All the legal methods described above will activate your system forever. As long as you don't reinstall it or replace key pieces of hardware, you won't need to reactivate it. In the case of illegal methods, no one knows when the activation of your Windows will be reset.

But there is another officially approved method that activates Windows temporarily. This is done like this:

In this way, you will postpone the need for activation for a month and can continue to use your operating system to its fullest potential. You can do this only three times, then this option will not be available.

Activating Windows via KMS activator

Mentioning activation methods, we cannot help but talk about the most popular unofficial program for activating Windows. Its features are:

• supports all modern operating systems, any versions;
• completely free;
• carries out high-quality activation with the function of maintaining it in the future if desired;
• has many settings for experienced users and the ability to activate with one button for beginners.

Using this program is really very simple:

Video: an easy way to activate Windows 10

Getting the Education Edition of Windows

There are several editions of Windows specifically for educational institutions. They differ from the usual ones in more advanced functionality, programs for conducting tests, and changed default settings. And, of course, there is a separate version of Windows 10 Enterprise created specifically for educational institutions.

Such products are subject to a special licensing system, as well as separate prices. However, you will have to officially confirm that you are an educational institution to receive these benefits. The purchase procedure itself must take place through official Microsoft intermediaries.

There is a convenient system for selecting a supplier for your educational institution

Otherwise, the process of activating such operating systems does not differ from activating other versions. You can also activate Windows yourself through system settings or use third party programs to activate.

Activating Windows after replacing the motherboard

Like the previous operating system, Windows 10 “remembers” your computer’s hardware when activated. If it changes seriously, for example, when replacing motherboard, activation may fail. If you have a license key or you updated unofficially, your actions are clear. You just need to re-enter the key or re-activate. But what if you received a licensed version of Windows 10 due to a free update? In this case, you do not have the key and will have to act differently.

Before the release of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the only solution was to contact technical support. There they had to describe the situation and, after a private review, Microsoft technical support staff made a decision and returned the activation manually. Now this process can be performed automatically. Do the following:

After this, the activation will return to its place and you can continue working. In case of any controversial situations or if this method does not help, you will still have to contact technical support.

Preserving Windows activation when reinstalling the system

Many digitally activated users (that is, those who upgraded for free when they left new system) are afraid to reinstall Windows. “After all, with a clean reinstallation, all files from the computer will be deleted, which means activation will also fail,” users reason. In fact, this statement is not true. Activation will take place automatically if:

• When you reinstalled Windows 10, you did not replace the motherboard or other hardware;
• you are installing the same version of Windows that you already had installed.

That is, the main thing is not to try to install a different version using your license key. It must completely match the one that has already been activated.

If you have any problems with reactivation, Microsoft suggests contacting technical support or using the Activation Troubleshooter.

Reappearance of the Windows activation message

If the message about the need to activate Windows 10 returns to your desktop, this may be due to one of two reasons:

• or Windows activation was performed unreliably, and at the moment your operating system has returned to an inactivated state;
• or the error is solely in the return of the inscription, despite the fact that the system itself remains activated.

In the first case, you need to reactivate the system using one method or another. In the second, you can cope with the simple Universal Watermark Disabler program. Take the following steps to get rid of the activation requirement notification:

Video: Removing a watermark using Universal Watermark Disabler

Windows activation problems and errors

Let's look at the most common problems associated with Windows activation.

Windows 10 won't activate after installation

If you are unable to activate Windows after reinstalling the operating system, there may be several reasons:

• during recovery, update or Windows installations 10, the version of the operating system for which you have the key was not used;
• the copy of Windows you purchased was installed on several different computers. License agreement allows activation on multiple devices, but if used simultaneously, this activation may fail;
• using an unofficial Windows image;
• significant changes in the hardware used on your computer.

We have already described above how to act in the face of some of these factors. In any case, if you have problems with official Windows activation, you can always contact Microsoft technical support for help.

The system asks for activation, but is activated

This failure may occur in the following cases:

• if your Windows 10 has not been updated for a long time. In this case, simply update it to the latest version;
• if your computer does not have an Internet connection. The system cannot verify the authenticity of your key;
• Microsoft servers are overloaded. Because of this, some of the data may be issued in an incorrect way, leading to certain failures.

Other Windows 10 activation errors

There are other Windows activation errors. Usually they are indicated by one or another code: 0xC004F210, 0xC004F034, 0x8007267C. The solutions to these errors differ from each other, and the reasons for their occurrence can be divided into three simple categories:

• Key entry error on your part. You just need to enter the key more carefully or verify its authenticity;
• The user has problems with the Internet. Establish a reliable connection before attempting to activate the key;
• Microsoft has network problems. Due to technical work or heavy load, this may also cause the system to be unable to activate. In this case, all that remains is to wait.

A universal solution to any problems that cause errors is the ability to contact technical support or run the activation troubleshooter.

Any activation error can be corrected by technical support

Windows activation check

If you have activated the system and need to verify this, you can use one of the following methods:

• go to the system information window and find the inscription “Windows activated”;

  On the system screen you can find information about the successful activation of Windows 10

• find the same message in the update settings in the activation section;

  You can find out that the system is activated in the Activation menu

• enter slmgr /xpr into the command line. If the system is activated, you will receive a message about this.

  After entering the command, you will see a message stating that the system is activated

Any of these methods is equally reliable, so it’s enough to check with one of them.

How more ways activation of Windows 10 you know, the more opportunities you have to do this. If one method doesn't work for you, just try another. After all, working on activated Windows is much more pleasant and safer.

Windows 10- not a free operating system. For residents of the CIS, buying a licensed copy is expensive, but trial versions The OS is quite limited in functionality. Therefore, the user sometimes has to resort to piracy. After all, software hacked through activation Windows family will be no different from the product sold in official store Microsoft.

Even with a well-protected 10th copes KMS Auto Lite. Tested by more than one generation of Windows, the program has become a favorite among its peers and is capable of activating any Windows version 10 and fully functional. No additional knowledge is required to use it. If anything, you can always rely on the instructions, which describe all the nuances of the activator’s operation. Server OS and Office are also supported by the program. Let's get down to business.

So you have it installed original Windows 10, which must be activated. In this case, the bit depth is not important. The method works with both 32 and 64-bit versions. First make sure your image is not activated. The status can be found in the window Properties computer.

Detailed step-by-step instruction by use KMSAuto Lite Portable. This version is portable and does not require installation.

How to activate Windows 10? Elementary!

1. The first thing you need to do is download and unpack the archive to any convenient place (for example, your Desktop).

If there is no built-in archiver in the system, then you can use.

Right click ( RMB) by archive, select Extractto(extract to). After a short dearchive process, a folder will appear on the desktop that you will need to go into.

2. Find the file in the folder KMSAuto.exe. Click on it RMB and run as administrator. The program will receive the necessary rights to bypass system protection. A small window will open with three buttons. We will use one of them.

All you have to do is wait for the process to complete. It can take some time.

4. Inscription Activation Successful will indicate the completion of work and successful activation of the OS. To consolidate the result, restart your computer.

Attention. If the procedure does not reach the end, stuck on the recording Activating…, restart your PC and start from step 2.

Congratulations. Your copy is activated, now you can use all the features without purchasing a license.

Download Windows 10 Activator:

This auto activation via kms auto Suitable for all versions of Windows and Office!

During installation Windows distribution 10, the software product is activated, which allows the user to fully use all the capabilities of the operating system. Activated version Windows 10 makes it possible to avoid such unpleasant problems as periodic sudden reboots, the inability to configure your profile, and a constantly pop-up watermark reminding you of the need for activation. The activated product enjoys official support from the developer. But sometimes an event occurs such as the termination of the activation. This can happen for various reasons, depending and not depending on the user's actions. Then the question immediately arises of how to restore the failed activation. Until activation is restored, working with the deactivated version of the system will not be entirely comfortable or correct. It is for these cases that the developer provides a number of specific actions, by performing which you can restore activation.

Why does Windows 10 activation stop working?

Unlike previous editions, Windows 10 uses completely new algorithm activation of the distribution kit installed on the computer.

When purchasing a licensed distribution kit in a store and installing it on a computer, the user enters the license key only once. After the first activation, information about the system and its components is stored on the activation servers of Microsoft Corporation and subsequently the activation process on this computer during any reinstallations will take place in automatic mode.

If the installation of Windows 10 took place during an update from older operating systems Windows systems 7 or 8.1, then installation program Windows 10 was checked for valid activation status and a digital license was generated on the activation server.

At the same time, a unique computer identifier was created and information about the electronic components of the device was saved. When you reinstall the system, a digital license will allow you to automatically activate the distribution. This activation mechanism makes it possible not only to reinstall Windows 10, but also to perform any operations with the hard drive, including formatting. In any case, the system will be automatically activated upon first startup by contacting the activation server.

Despite such a well-thought-out activation algorithm, sometimes it fails. In this case, the activation simply ceases to operate and the system begins to be considered deactivated, with all the ensuing consequences.

When activation expires, the message “Evaluation copy. Expires...", which means. that the version is a trial version and expires at the specified time

Unfortunately, the developers of the tenth edition of Windows were unable to foresee all situations that would affect the activation process and its possible failures. Activation may no longer be valid after Windows reinstallation 10, updating any program components or replacing the computer motherboard. These are the most common cases of termination of the system activation status.

To return the activation status, the developer has established certain rules for users. In addition, there are additional ways activate the system.

Termination of activation after reinstalling Windows 10

Termination of Windows 10 activation after reinstalling the system occurs on computers that do not have access to the Internet, as well as in cases where, when the computer accesses the activation servers, a connection is lost or access to the server fails. In this case, it becomes necessary to go through the activation process again. There are two ways to do this.

The first is using a 25-digit license key received when purchasing a Windows 10 distribution in a store.

The second way to go through the activation process again is by using a utility designed for digitally licensed versions.

Video: restoring Windows 10 activation by phone

Please note that only those users who have already activated Windows 10 using a key or received a digital license when upgrading from older editions of Windows can activate by phone.

Termination of activation after updating Windows 10

If after installing Windows 10 the option was not disabled automatic update system, then all updates that periodically come to the computer from the developer will be installed automatically. When updating very important point is a reliable connection to the Internet. If, when updating system files If you were unable to connect to the Internet, the connection was unreliable or intermittently lost, or the Microsoft activation servers were at some point overloaded, a failure could occur, leading to the termination of the activation status, after which the system begins to be considered deactivated.

Restoring the activation status can be done in two ways - using a utility for working with a digital license or using a license key received upon purchase. In addition, it is possible to install the new release of Windows 10 from the Microsoft website.

On the official Microsoft website, go to the “Products” tab

In “Products” go to the Windows tab, in the drop-down menu select Windows 10 and then “Move to Windows 10”.

Select the “Move to Windows 10” tab

Activation servers store data about the identification status of your computer after the last installation of the system. Therefore, a clean installation will not require you to enter a license ID key. After installation, it is recommended to create installation media on a DVD or USB drive in order to be able to perform a system recovery.

Termination of activation after replacing the motherboard

When Windows 10 is activated for the first time on the Microsoft activation server, it is linked to a computer and a unique identifier is created, which allows you to use only a digital license in the future and makes it possible to do without a 25-digit license key. Microsoft does not publish the algorithm for generating this identifier anywhere, but it is known that it is tied to the system motherboard. Thus, you can safely replace components such as a video card, hard drive or RAM, if they are installed in the corresponding connectors of the motherboard. If the motherboard is integrated or activation was carried out with an additional network card, then problems may arise when replacing them. When replacing the motherboard, it will definitely be considered the Microsoft activation server as new computer, not tied to the installed Windows 10. In this case, you must contact us by phone hotline or contact Microsoft Support. If you have installed licensed copy Windows 10, then the issue will be resolved in your favor.

If activation will interfere antivirus program, then you can disable it for a while or add activation files to the antivirus exceptions.

Video: Restoring activation by calling Microsoft Support Center

What to do if Windows 10 activation is lost

In the event that the user is unable to restore the missing activation of Windows 10 or he did not switch from old edition, and now you’ve finally decided and don’t have a digital license, then there are two ways to activate your operating system. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Connecting to the insider program

The insider program makes it possible to legally obtain a new edition of Windows 10 without having a digital license obtained when upgrading from an old edition of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, or entering a 25-digit license key. The program is designed for preliminary evaluation and testing of a new software release. Participants have the opportunity to work with a licensed edition of the program, but they must keep in mind that the assembly with which the user will work has not been completed and has certain inconveniences in use. The digital license of the test edition will not allow activation of the system in the same way as real holders of a license key or digital license. A watermark will often appear at the bottom of the desktop reminding you to activate, and new releases will often arrive, which will take time to update the system. You can connect the test program from a “pirated” or unlicensed version of Windows 10 when it begins to request activation.

To join the Insider Preview program and become legal Windows user 10, you must do the following:

You can also connect to the insider program through the official Microsoft website.

The official website of Microsoft Corporation is not entirely convenient to use, especially when searching for a product. First you need to understand its structure in order to understand where and what to look for.

Video: how to connect to the Windows 10 Insider program

Software activation of Windows 10 edition

There is another way to activate Windows 10 using a third-party activator. Whether to use it or not, everyone decides at their own peril and risk.

The most reliable and widely known KMSAuto Net activator for Windows 10 actually works. Its use is the best solution activation problems. A legal activator, contrary to popular belief, was created for the corporate segment and is used to activate Microsoft software products.

The main advantages of the utility:

• speed work;
• clear interface;
• the ability to configure the utility;
• presence of a help system;
• ability to install product keys;
• additional tools.

The utility is universal, but, as practice shows, sometimes activation ceases to be effective after 180 days. After this, the product key needs to be replaced. Before you try to restore the activation status of Windows 10, you need to determine whether the installed version has a 25-character license key or an electronic digital license.