How To Activate Windows 10 For Free

To unlock the full functionality of your operating systems, activating is an essential step. Whether you have installed Windows 10 or purchased a new device, activation is necessary- activation verifies your copy is genuine.

We will walk you through the steps to get your Windows 10 system activated, by the end of this article, your system will be activated without limitations.

Before we begin, there are two editions of Windows 10, Which are Windows 10 and Windows 10 Pro. Check which one is installed in your system so that you have a seamless process.

Run a quick check to know if you are using Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 only by:

Hold down the “Windows key + the pause/break key”

Entering this command will show you if the edition of your Windows is Windows 10 or the Pro edition.

Here are the reasons for Activating Windows 10.

• Get full access to features, such as personalization options.
• System Security with updates that are guaranteed
• Removal of the “Activation windows watermark” 
• It  ensures compatibility with third-party software and tools, reducing restrictions
• It confirms that your copy is authentic, reducing the risk of counterfeiting.

Activate Windows 10 Using KMSpico

KMSpico is a third-party software that helps with activations of Windows not only Windows only, it also helps to activate Microsoft 365 Packages like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access among others.

Below are processes to guide you to activate Windows 10 for free

Step 1

Go to theKMSpico official website to download the virus-free version of this software. Get it downloaded on your computer 

Step 2

After KMSpico is successfully downloaded, turn off your Windows Defender and firewall so that it won't detect it as a virus. If the defender and firewall aren't turned off, it will interrupt the process of activation. 

Here is how to turn off the defender and firewall.

Navigate to settings> update & security>windows>defender> then open the defender security section.

Click on Virus & Threat Protection in the Windows Defender’s settings.

Turn off Real-time protection, cloud-delivered protection, and Automatic sample submission to turn off Windows Defender.

Step 3

 Now, you can install the KMSpico on your system by the normal installation procedures.

You may need to unzip the KMSpico file and useWinrar to unzipthe file.

Step 4

Once the installation of KMSpico is finally completed.

KMSpico checks for possible windows that need to be activated and possibly applicational software like Microsoft suites itself.

Step 5

Mark out Windows 10 and any other applications that you would like to activate.

Step 6

 Hit the activation button, while you wait for it to finally activate.

How to activate windows 10 using KMSpico

Permanently Activate Windows 10  With CMD

Here are the steps to follow to successfully activate your Windows 10 with Command Prompt.

Step 1. 

Open the Command Prompt.

Click on the Windows key on your keyboard

Use the search bar, type ‘CMD’ or ‘Command Prompt’

Run CMD as administrator.

For quick access, use the “Ctrl + shift + enter keys” to open and run the command Prompt as administrator.

Step 2

On the next command line, Run “slmgr/ipk activation keys” and strike the enter key to run the code.

An activation key is a series of numbers and alphanumerics that Microsoft issues for the validation process; they are mostly 25 characters.

Get an activation key that corresponds to your Windows 10 edition. 

For example: if I am using Windows 10 Professional then here is how I go about the activation on my command Prompt.

Run:

slmgr/ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX 

I strike the enter key.

Note that you should get a supported license that you can find online or any supported one that you can get from Microsoft to permanently activate your Windows 10.

Here are some of the activation keys that you can find useful.

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

Home N: 3KHY7-WNT83-DGQKR-F7HPR-844BM

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

Home Country Specific: PVMJN-6DFY6-9CCP6-7BKTT-D3WVR

Professional N: MH37W-N47XK-V7XM9-C7227-GCQG9

Education: NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2

Education N: 2WH4N-8QGBV-H22JP-CT43Q-MDWWJ

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

Enterprise N: DPH2V-TTNVB-4X9Q3-TJR4H-KHJW4

Step 4

Run “slmgr/skms kms.your-server.com” to the next command line 

Hit the enter key

Replace ‘your-server.com’ with your server address.

Step 5

Type “slmgr/ato” on the next command line

Use the enter key for free activation of Windows 10 permanently.

Step 6

To check the activation status run “slmgr/xpr”

Activation Of Windows 10 Pro Using Command Prompt

Follow this steps:

Step 1

Click Start button or use the Windows key on your keyboard 

On the search bar, type CMD 

Access CMD using the administrator’s mode.

Step 2

Run “slmgr/ipk activation key ”

Note that the activation key for Windows 10 will be different from Windows 10 pro so find the activation key for Windows 10 pro

Hit the enter key after you have successfully inserted a valid activation code.

Step 3

Type “slmgr/skms kms.xspqce.in”

Hit the enter key

Step 4

Run “slmgr/ato” and use the enter key to activate Windows 10 Pro.

Note that: 

• Ensure your product key is genuine and matches the version of Windows 10 installed
• This activation process is typically used by organisation and it requires access to the organization’s server.
• Your Computer needs to be connected to internet during this process

Activate Windows 10 Using The Activation Setup 

For you to get started with this method, get your activation key also known as the product key ready and follow this step-by-step guide.

Here is how it works

Step 1

Navigate to the Windows button, search for settings, or use the “Windows + I” to open settings on your PC

Step2 

Scroll down to the update & security section 

Step 3

Select Activation and click the “Change Product Key” menu to add the license product key.

Step 4

Enter the product keys the way it appears, carefully without error. You can scroll up to see what product keys look like.

Step 5

Exercise patience until the activation is completed, follow the simple information on the screen, and click the finished button to end the activation. 

Step 6

On completion, it shows the activation is successful by the message “Windows 10 is ready”.

How To Check If Your Windows 10 Is Activated Or Not

To check if your Windows 10 software is activated follow this procedure:

Open the run box by using the “windows key+R” button together.

A dialog box will appear, that is the open Run box

In the dialog box type in “slmgr.vbs-xpr” and hit the enter button and this action will show you if your windows are activated or not.

To Check If Your Present Windows Can Be Upgraded To Windows Pro Edition, Follow These Steps 

Step 1

Run “DISM/online/Get-TargetEditions” using the Command Prompt 

Use the enter key to continue 

Step 2

If the professional edition is listed, then you can upgrade your Windows edition to Pro for free.

Upgrade To Windows 10 Pro

To upgrade Windows 10 to the Pro edition do this:

Step 1

Run or copy this command “sc config LicenseManager start= auto & net start LicenseManager”

 Hit the enter key

Step 2

Run or copy this “sc config wuauserv start= auto & net start wuauserv”

Hit the enter key

Step 3

Run or copy this “changepk.exe /productkey vk7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T”

Hit enter key then exit.

Step 4

An installer will be run, displacing a message “% complete” 

Wait for it to complete 100% to make sure your system doesn't run out of battery. After completion, it shows an error message. Don’t panic because this is normal.

When the error occurs just exit from CMD and reboot your system.

Step 5

While the system is coming from reboot it displays messages that are “running updates and installing features”

Wait until it is done.

Check info on your system settings to check for the new edition of Windows.

Step 6

There is a problem.

Oops! Windows 10 Pro isn't activated.

Do you notice Windows 10 Pro isn't activated yet?

Then, follow the steps above to activate Windows 10 Pro.

FAQs

Can I upgrade my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 for free?

Upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 is no longer free, you can install Windows 10 downloading from the the Microsoft official website with the license key for activation, not all the windows normally require activation just after installation, and some take 2-3 months before requiring activation. 

Should you upgrade to Windows 10?

Yes, windows 10 is better, upgrading from Windows 7, Windows xp windows 8, and Windows 8.1 among others to Windows 10 is advisable, to enjoy advanced security and a seamless version of Windows. The latest version of Windows is Windows 11.

Can I switch from Windows 10 to another Windows 10 Pro?

Yes, to switch from any edition to a Pro is completely easy.

Will I lose my activation key?

You may need to re-activate your windows after switching to the new edition of Windows, not all time required but sometimes required.

Which upgradable versions are currently Working?

The home edition of Windows 10 is likely to be upgraded to pro and most other editions of Windows are also supported, though a few of them may not work.

How to remove the Windows 10 activation watermark.

Once you can activate your windows, then the watermark will automatically disappear. Make sure you follow due process to activate your windows.

Can I get Windows 10 for free without a product key?

You can download Windows 10 from the Microsoft official web page without paying, a free trial for the next 30 days before the activation notification begins to show up.