How Does Microsoft Windows Activation Work?. If you plan to install a new copy of the Windows operating system on a PC in your office, you'll need to prove your ownership of the software. In the ...

How to Activate Windows 7 Through PowerShell. Windows PowerShell is a utility that lets you automate Windows features including activation of the operating system. You must activate Windows with a ...

Microsoft wants you to use online accounts in Windows 11, yes, but they're not as mandatory as you might think.

Fix Error 0xC004C003, 0xC004C003, The activation server determined the specified product key is blocked, on Windows 11/10, by following this guide.

When you reset a PC that originally shipped with Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home edition, the activation process might restore that edition. Fortunately, it's easy to restore your Pro upgrade.

Tech blog The Tomorrow Times shows you how to gain access to your PC even if you've gone past the 30-day Windows activation period. It's a simple but crafty move involving Narrator, a program ...

Whether you're installing a brand-new PC, or renewing an older PC with a freshly formatted system drive, this clean install checklist will ensure you don't miss any key steps along the way.