Activating Windows

Summary

Steps for activating Windows OS

Body

Issue/Question

Activating Windows OS

My windows is no longer activated

The activation period has expired for my computer

I keep getting a notice that says my copy of Windows is not genuine

Error: The activation period has expired

Error: If this computer belongs to your organization or business, you might need to connect to the network to activate Windows. You may be a victim of software counterfeiting

Error: This copy of Windows is not genuine

Environment

  • Windows OS

Cause

Unknown Cause

Resolution

  1. Press +E
  2. Right click My Computer (Windows 7) or This PC (Windows 10)
  3. Click Properties
  4. Click You must activate today. Activate Windows today.
  5. Click Retype your product key
  6. Enter correct product key
  7. Click Next
  8. Click Close

Details

Details

Article ID: 1748
Created
Wed 1/2/19 9:40 AM
Modified
Wed 5/12/21 2:52 PM
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