Activating Windows

activating USA Toll Free : +1 (844) 886-3118 {https://mssupport.tech/} Windows 10 is primarily handled through digital licenses or product keys via the internet, as Microsoft officially retired traditional phone-based activation in late 2025. 

Method 1: Use a Product Key

If you have a 25-character USA Toll Free : +1 (844) 886-3118 {https://mssupport.tech/} product key (from a retail box, email, or a sticker on your PC), follow these steps:

1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation.
2. Select Change product key.
3. Enter your 25-character key and select Next to activate online. 

Method 2: Digital License Activation

If you previously activated Windows 10 USA Toll Free : +1 (844) 886-3118 {https://mssupport.tech/} on your device or linked it to a Microsoft Account, it will often activate automatically once connected to the internet. 

• Sign In: Ensure you are signed in with the  USA Toll Free : +1 (844) 886-3118 {https://mssupport.tech/} Microsoft Account linked to your digital license.
• Hardware Changes: If you recently replaced your motherboard, use the Troubleshoot link on the Activation page and select "I changed hardware on this device recently". 

Method 3: Activation Without Internet (New Portal)

Because traditional automated phone activation is discontinued as of January 2026, users without a direct internet connection must use a second device:

1. On your offline PC, press Windows Key + R, type slui 4, and follow the prompts to get an Installation ID.
2. On a smartphone or different computer, USA Toll Free : +1 (844) 886-3118 {https://mssupport.tech/} visit the Microsoft Product Activation Portal.
3. Enter your Installation ID to receive a Confirmation ID, which you then enter back into your offline PC to complete activation. 

Important for 2026

• End of Support: Official support USA Toll Free : +1 (844) 886-3118 {https://mssupport.tech/} for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025. While you can still activate it, Microsoft no longer provides free security fixes.
• Security Updates: To stay protected through October 13, 2026, you must enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program through Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 

These guides explain how to activate Windows 10 using a product key or digital license, and outline the process for offline activation via the Product Activation Portal: