How to activate or change the Activation Key in Windows 10
Description: This article will show how to activate or enter a different activation key for Windows 10. You will generally use this if you are getting the Activate Windows watermark near the bottom right of your screen.
- Choose the Start button at the lower left corner of the screen, then the gear icon for Settings.
- Select Update & Security.
- Select Activation on the left side of the window.
- Select Change product key to enter a key for Windows, or, choose Go to store to buy a new license for Windows 10.
- Enter the product key for Windows here. The dashes will be added automatically to what is typed. Once you have entered a valid key, a next button will appear at the bottom right. Select Next and then Finish on the following screen.
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