In this guide, I am going to show you how to activate windows 10 for free permanently in 2022.
In fact, it is totally free to activate windows 10 using this method and you do not require any product key or activation key.
It works for any Windows 10 Edition including:
- Windows 10 Home
- Windows 10 Home N
- Windows 10 Home Singe Language
- Windows 10 Professional
- Windows 10 Professional N
- Windows 10 Education N
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 Enterprise N
The best part?
You can do it in just 2 minutes!
Table of Contents
How To Activate Windows 10 For Free Permanently With CMD
This method involved the use of your command prompt (CMD). Here’s how to go about it.
Step 1. Run CMD As Administrator
You can activate your Windows PC using Windows 10 activation txt with the help of command prompt.
- In your windows search, type CMD
- Click on Run as Administrator as seen below.
Or you can right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator as seen below.
Either ways, your command prompt will open.
Step 2. Install KMS Client key
Enter the command slmgr /ipk yourlicensekey and click ENTER button on your keyboard to execute the command.
The following is the list of Windows 10 Volume license keys:
Home: TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
Home N: 3KHY7-WNT83-DGQKR-F7HPR-844BM
Home Single Language: 7HNRX-D7KGG-3K4RQ-4WPJ4-YTDFH
Home Country Specific: PVMJN-6DFY6-9CCP6-7BKTT-D3WVR
Professional: W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
Professional N: MH37W-N47XK-V7XM9-C7227-GCQG9
Education: NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2
Education N: 2WH4N-8QGBV-H22JP-CT43Q-MDWWJ
Enterprise: NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
Enterprise N: DPH2V-TTNVB-4X9Q3-TJR4H-KHJW4
For example, if you are using Windows 10 Education, enter command slmgr /ipk NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 as seen below.
Step 3. Activate Windows
After installing the KMS client key, the next thing is to activate windows for free using CMD prompt.
- On the next line, enter the code slmgr /ato as seen below.
- Click Enter to execute the command and your windows will be activated immediately.
Now, you can confirm that your Windows has been activated successfully using Windows 10 activation txt.
Go to Settings >> Activation.
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If this method worked for you, then don’t forget to drop the comment below.
Otherwise, the other methods below will surely work.
Free Windows 10 Activators (Works 100%)
There is another method to activate your Windows 10 using free activators.
The best activators I tried and are working very well are:
- Microsoft Toolkit
- KMSPico
You know the best part?
You do not need to keep these software after use.
Even when you uninstall them, your Windows will be remain activated.
Now, I will show you how to use each Windows activator easily.
Windows Activator 1 – KMSPico
- Also, you need to disable Real Time Protection under the Windows Defender Settings.
- Now, download KMSPico software by clicking here.
- Unzip and install the software (Password is officialkmspico.com)
- Open the software after Installation.
- Once the software opens, click on the Red button and your Windows 10 will be activated immediately!
That’s all, you have successfully activated your Windows 10 PC. Now, you can enjoy the full benefits.
Windows Activator 2 – Microsoft Toolkit
First, you need to temporarily disable Anti-virus and Windows Defender Protection (this is necessary because the antivirus will not allow Microsoft Toolkit to modify system registry which is needed to activate Windows).
- Search for Windows Defender Settings and click on it
- Turn off Real Time Protection
- Next, download Microsoft Toolkit by clicking here.
- Unzip the file and Install it. (Password is mstoolkit.org)
- Then, open the Microsoft Toolkit.exe file, install and allow installation to be completed.
- Open the software and click on the Windows icon beside the Settings button in the software
- Click on Product Keys tab and select the Product and Edition (e.g Windows 10 Professional). Click on Install.
- Now, go to the Activation tab, select KMS Server Service and click Install.
- Finally, click on Activate. Your Windows will be activated immediately.
If that doesn’t work, click on E-Z Activator.
Activate Windows 10 using Activator File
Although this method will also help you to activate your Windows 10 easily, I do not recommend it.
It involves the use of .bat file
- First, copy the code below:
The server in the code might have access to your computer, and that is why I do not recommend this method of activation
Your system might detect it as a virus and remove it (one of the reasons why I DO NOT recommend this method).
- Save the file as activator.bat and pick All files as the file type.
- Right Click on the file and Run as Administrator
- Wait for the Command Prompt to complete running the code.
- When you receive the message whether to restart PC, enter Y and click Enter.
- Your PC will restart and your Windows will be activated.
Conclusion
I believe by now, you have been able to activate your Windows 10 for free without using any product key.
Personally, I used the first method to activate my Windows 10 in 2022 for free without activator or key.
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Let me know which method you prefer by using the comment section below. Also, don’t forget to share the article by using the buttons below.
Second method worked for me can i uninstall application and turn on real-time protection?
Yes, you can.
Thanks a lot man!
It was so helpful and worked for me.
the first method didn’t work but activating through kimspico did.
Cool, enjoy!
SECOND METHOD WORKED FOR ME BUT CHANGED FROM ENTERPRISE TO EDUCATION DONT KNOW WHY? ANYWAYS.THANKS
You must have selected the edition (or it was the default selected option and you didn’t change it) before clicking the activation button. You are welcome.
Hi, When I enter slmgr /ipk yourlicensekey at the cmd prompt, I simply get an error stating the software licensing service has reported the product key is invalid
Don’t worry, just try the second or third method in that case.
Thank you very much for the guide. It was extremely useful, i used the KMspico method it worked very quickly and now i can customize my PC very quickly. #amillionlikes
You are welcome.
Thank you very much 👍🏿😀
I have successfully activated my windows using the second kmp, thanks again 👍🏿
You are welcome Frederick, glad you found it helpful.
THANKS BRO WORK LIKE A CHARM
You are welcome, and thanks for dropping a feedback.
Wow! KMSpico worked! You are awesome! 😀
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.
Error: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect
That’s with which of the methods?
it works
Sure!
You are simply the best.. I just tried the second method and it immediately worked.
Thanks Jose, means a lot.
Wow! Totally worked. Tried the first step, didn’t work but the second step did it.
Thanks Alot.
Good job, Esther!
Oh wow, you rock man
Thanks, it works perfectly. I used the second method
God bless you dude
I’m glad you found it helpful. Also, thank you so much for the feedback, I appreciate it so much. God bless you more!
Hello pls I use Windows 8.1 Pro Currently and now the key has expired. What should I do?
Because I want to switch to windows 10 or 11 and I don’t know how to do so or have a product key.
Actually I’m confused because I’m new to using a PC. It was given to me by my uncle.
Upgrading to Windows 10 is not technical. First, you need to download the ISO file (search for ‘windows 10 iso file’ on Google and click on the first result from Microsoft). First, it will download the media creation tool which you will install and use to download the iso file (about 5.5GB in size). From there, it’s just about following the onscreen instructions and selecting appropriate options.
Speaking of options, you have 2 alternative options if you can’t do it with the summary I gave you above:
You are the man holy shit cant believe this worked. If i could give you a million likes I would. Thank you so much!!!!!
Glad I could be of help J, and you are welcome. Also, thanks for the feedback, means a lot.
nothing is worked for me I tried all 4 option
Oh no, this is the first time ever someone is saying this. What can you tell me about your PC? Brand? Model?
Thanks!!!!!.
You are welcome Goldstein
I tried the red button one and it worked. Thanks a lot.
That’s KMSpico. Glad you found it helpful, and thanks for dropping a feedback.
The second option worked perfectly for me after the CMD was unsuccessful. thanks so much bro
Glad to hear, thanks for dropping your feedback to. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much
You are welcome, glad you found it helpful.
Looks like MS Toolkit is designed to do Office as well. But it asks the user to press the Office button, which doesn’t exist in 2013 or later. Is there a way to make it run with more recent versions of Office?
I used it to activate office 2016.
I have a problem with the password in KMSpico_setup folder. What is the exact password?
officialkmspico.com
Even with Win defender turned off, both programs kept getting blocked. I had to download the toolkit on a Win 7 laptop, copy it to a flash drive, and then install it there. I could then plug the flash drive into the Win 10 computer, and it worked. What a struggle.
Oh sorry about the struggle, but glad you finally found your way around it. Good one Alan!
the links no longer exist 🙁
Sorry about that.
The link was changed, and I have now updated it. You can go ahead and use it now.
my windows 10 refused to activate and it also saying that no key management service could be contacted
Have you tried using any of the softwares? That should activate it pretty fast.
where is download link button
The download link for both softwares can be found in the content under each of their individual sections.
KMS method worked, first one did not. Thanks so very much
Great, glad I could help!
You rock! That worked for me!
Great! Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!
On the first method second command /ato, it says it dns error not exists, anything to do about it? or just go and try the second method? because I dont like installing things that I’m not familiar with
Use the second method.
Hello, Looks like my pc had used the method 1 activation 1 year ago, and now that the windows expired, when i tried using that same method again, it failed. I haven’t tried the other method though.
May i know your insight about this problem? Thank you
I have used the first method twice on a Dell Inspiron PC before.
Well, in your case, go on and use the other methods if the other one does not work again for you.
Just realized my messy writings up there, and yes thank you, the second method works for me.
Alright, cool.
Will the activation expire? It says will expire on 25 june 2022 which is about 1 month from now. What will happen after that? I tried using method 1
You can reactivate again using the same method when it does.
oh, so this is not permanent activation that is only 1 time to do.
The activation will take at least a year to expire. Then, you can do it again then.
You are installing a key to activate it, even paid license from Microsoft expires in a year after which you need to pay to renew.
Hi thanks for your reply and really appreciate it.
I have another Dell PC with digital license coming from Win7 Pro to Win10 Pro and that was updated since 2016-2017 until now it didnt require to re-activate so i am guessing it is lifetime as long as there is still support for win10.
But for my other laptop ACER which i replaced the motherboard bought from Ali Express. It says it has digital license for Win10 Home but i cannot recover the digital license because i dont know the microsoft account of the seller who registered it hence i am using the 1st method that you provided. It proved to be really helpful and effective however it shows expiry up to 25 June 2022 only (basically a month from now). I will see by that time if it really expires or 1 year as you have said.
Anyway, i am really thankful for your efforts and the very clear info.
More power to your site/blog.
Hi Ray, thank you for dropping your feedback.
In the first place, I don’t see any reason why your Acer is saying that the activation you just did using the first method will expire a month from now. I have used it on several Windows PC (mine and some of my pals’) and it worked for at least a year.
Now, I will actually be interested to know what happens a month from now if it does really expire (which will be be surprising though). Irrespective, let me know how it goes. Also, if it does expire in a month, go ahead and use any of the softwares to activate it then.
Thanks once again, and yeah, glad I’m able to help Ray.
Sure, i will let you know by them.
Cheers
Great!
HI! tried the administrator cmd and it says invalid code, i tried the professional and some other code but still its invalid. help
Use KMSpico or MS Toolkit to activate it in that case, as shown in the content.
Hi, thank you.
I used the professional license key in windows directly and worked so far.
Good Jerome, and thanks for dropping a feedback.
You rock, thank you!!
Thanks for that, I appreciate it. 🙏
Great thank you!
You are welcome!
The KMSpico worked for real!!!!! Thanks buddy, you don’t know how happy i am now, it’s been six months i’ve been trying to activate my pc, Bless up Bruv!
I’m glad I’m able to help, and thanks for the feedback and good words.
Thanks very much I used Toolkit
Nice, thanks for dropping a feedback.
It works buddy (KMSpico)Thanks
Great!
Thanks for dropping your feedback.
“Windows Activator 1 – KMSPico” worked for me! Thanks Bro
Nice on Koulis, glad I could be of help.
Thanks so much. The first method worked for me
You are welcome Blessing, and thanks for dropping your feedback.
Hahaha it actually works! Thanks so much!
Sure, it does. You are welcome, and thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated!
I’m using window 10 pro, when I put in the activation key it say “ installed product key successfully”
But in the next step says, “error No DNS configure for the local system”
How can I solve this?
Use any of the softwares in the article to activate it then.
i cant seem to activate it,
error thing:
The software licensing service reported that the computer could not be activated. No KMS could be contacted. Please see the application log for additional infom
If the first method does not work for you, use any of the softwares (MS Toolkit or KMSpico) in the second method.
Excellent tutorial and advice. Whoever wrote this, thanks a lot man! really appreciate it.
Thanks for the kind words Simon. Glad you found it helpful.