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4 Ways to Change Product Key to Activate Windows 10

Updated: By Lucca Weber

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There are two ways to activate Windows 10, using a digital license or a 25-character product key. If your Windows 10 is activated with digital license, then you don't need to enter a product key to activate it. Here this article only shows you the ways to activate Windows 10 by entering or changing Product Key.

When will you need to enter a product key to activate Windows 10?

  • A copy of Windows 10 is bought from an authorized retailer.
  • A digital copy of Windows 10 is bought from an authorized retailer.
  • A Volume Licensing agreement for Windows 10 or MSDN subscription.
  • A new or refurbished device running Windows 10.
Guide Steps
Way 1: From This PC Properties
Way 2: From Windows Settings
Way 3: Use Command Prompt
Way 4: Use Run box

Way 1: From This PC Properties

1. Right-click on "This PC" on desktop, and then select "Properties".

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2. On the right bottom, click on "Change product key".

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3. Enter the correct product key and click on Next to activate Windows 10.

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Way 2: From Windows Settings

1. Click on Start, select Settings.

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2. Select "Update & Security".

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3. On the left panel click on "Activation", and then click on "Change Product Key" on the right panel.

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4. Type in the 25-characters product key on the text box, and then click on Next to activate Windows 10.

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Way 3: Use Command Prompt

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator on your Windows 10 PC.

2. Type in the command: slmgr /ipk 25-characters product key.

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3. If the product key is available, you will see the product key is installed successfully on the pop-up box.

Way 4: Use Run box

1. Press "Win + R" to open Run box, type in: changepk.exe, and click on OK.

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2. When the activation program pops up, enter the product key to verify if Windows 10 is genuine or not.

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If you want to view the Windows 10 activation key on your PC device, you can see this article: How to check Windows 10 Product Key on your computer.

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