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Activate Windows 10

In this tutorial we will show you how to activate your existing Windows 10.

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Go to Start and then Settings.

Settings in the Start menu
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Click on “Update and security”.

Update and security in Settings
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On the left side click on “Activation”.

Activation tab
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Now click on “Change product key”.

Change product key link
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Enter your key and continue by clicking “Next”.

Product key entry window
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Click “Activate”.

Activate button
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After a minute you should see this screen; Windows is now activated.

Windows is activated screen
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However, if during the activation you see this error (0xC004C008) you need to activate this key by using the automated phone system. If you see an error with a different code, then you need to purchase a working key or contact your product key seller for software recovery options.

Activation error 0xC004C008