After installing the Windows operating system on a PC or laptop, you must enter a special license key for activation. This procedure is required. So you will not only be able to use a licensed product from Microsoft, but also quickly receive the latest updates, as well as technical assistance in case of problems.

Key activation

The key consists of 25 characters. You enter it in the appropriate box and activate the version of the operating system.

The key is given to you if you buy:

• the official "boxed" version of the OS in the office equipment store;
• a digital copy on the MSDN portal (or in the retailer's online store);
• corporate licensed version;
• laptop or PC, where the operating system is already preinstalled.

To activate, you simply enter the key. The system will ask you to do this the first time you turn on the laptop and the PC on which the OS is installed. As soon as you go online, the license will be confirmed automatically. If you do not have access to the global network, you can call by phone. There is no need to communicate with a Microsoft specialist. You enter numbers in voice assistant mode.

Activating Windows 7 and Windows 10 via phone

The algorithm is simple:

• open the Run window by pressing the Win and R keys at the same time;
• in the line that appears, type the word slui;
• select a country from the list that appears, then dial the desired number;
• enter a special code for installation (the numbers will be displayed on the screen of a PC or laptop);
• after accepting the data, you will be dictated a key to activate your version of the OS;
• enter the license key and activate the product.

After completing the procedure, you can verify that the Microsoft product is indeed activated. To do this, go to the OS settings. You need the Update & Security section. A separate item is dedicated to activation. Click on it, and you will see up-to-date information: the version is activated or not, as well as which OS is installed (for example, home).

Using the activator program

Not having a validation key is not a problem. There is an alternative way - using a special activator program. You will easily find the desired application through the search engine. An example is the most popular KMSAuto Net. Using it, you create a virtual server for OS activation. In the future, you can update the system. By the way, the action also applies to Microsoft Office. This is a kind of bonus for users. You can download such program at the kmspico-download.cc.

Advantages of the KMSAuto Net activator program:

• free use;
• user-friendly and understandable interface for a beginner;
• there is advanced functionality for experienced users;
• support for various versions of the Windows OS, including Vista and XP;
• the activator program is also suitable for the Microsoft Office product;
• the application has a reference book - a detailed guide for use, thanks to which beginners will master all the intricacies of the program immediately after reading.

To activate, you need to download the program from the site, and then install it by following simple instructions. You need to run the application with administrator rights. In the window that appears, go to the "Activation" section. The program will automatically select the best way.

The next step is very important - the installation of the virtual service. This is necessary for the subsequent verification of keys specifically on your device (not on Microsoft servers).

Algorithm:

• go to the "System" menu;
• click on the item "Install KMS-Service";
• follow the progress of the operation until a message appears stating that the OS activation was successful.

Advanced users can take advantage of advanced functionality. To do this, you need to switch to professional mode through the "About" section. In it you can:

• manage IP address;
• add keys;
• uninstall Office updates;
• set up a scheduler
• manage events and profiles and much more.

Important: switching to professional mode and changing settings should only be done by those who really understand the intricacies of the program. Otherwise, you will not only not activate the key, but also risk disrupting the stability of the operating system.

Errors that may occur

Sometimes anti-virus programs do not allow installation of KMSAuto Net. If you are sure that you have downloaded the program from a reliable and trusted source, you can disable the antivirus program for a while (or install it manually). If you are installing a corporate version, then you first need to make sure that the program can work with a VL license.