To reactivate your Windows operating system without the product key, you can follow these steps:
- Change Product Key: If you have access to a valid product key, you can change it by following these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to Update & Security > Activation.
- Click on Change product key and enter the new key.
- Use Phone Activation: If you don't have a product key, you can try activating Windows by phone:
- Open a Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Run the command
slmgr /dtito get your Installation ID. - Call the Microsoft Licensing Activation Center and provide them with the Installation ID to receive a Confirmation ID.
- Use the command
slmgr /atp <Confirmation ID>to activate your Windows.
- Rebuild Activation Files: If you are facing issues due to activation files, you may need to rebuild them:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Run the command
cscript.exe %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk <product key>to reinstall your product key if you manage to obtain one.
- Check for Genuine Notifications: If your Windows shows notifications about not being genuine, ensure that you have a valid license. You may need to purchase a new product key from Microsoft or an authorized retailer.
If you continue to have issues, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.
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