Since its introduction, Windows 8 has become very popular among PC users. It is qualitatively different in interface and features from all previous versions of Windows. However, Windows 8 must be activated because:
1. The trial period is only 90 days.
2. The background of the desktop will change to black, and the message “The operating system is not genuine” will hang at the bottom.
3. The operating system will shut down every hour.
How to activate Windows 8 so as not to encounter such problems? There are several ways to resolve this issue.
KMS activation
For this type of activation it is necessary:
1. Run as a command line administrator .
2. In Professional VL, a key must be replaced with: slmgr.vbs / ipk ***. In the Enterprise version, the key is not changed
3. Further input:
A) slmgr. vbs / skms and the address of the KMS servers;
B) slmgr.vbs / ato.
4. The following KMS servers exist:
A) theliel. dnsd. info: 62000;
B) happyhours. dnsd. info: 62000;
C) 95. 20. 155. 241: 62000;
D) 147. 134. 1.42: 1688;
E) theliel2. dnsd. info: 62000.
5. Servers may not always be operational and not accessible to everyone. However, this instruction on how to activate Windows 8: Professional is the most effective.
6. To verify activation, you must enter:
A) slmgr. vbs / dli;
B) slmgr.vbs / dlv.
7. To check the period when activation expires, enter: slmgr.vbs / xpr;
8. To remove the OS binding from the KMS server, enter: slmgr. vbs / ckms. It is important to avoid problems with the activator by closing unnecessary programs and disabling the antivirus and firewall.
9. After activation, a computer restart will be necessary so that all changes can take effect. That is why you should take care of the safety of all previously opened files. During the activation process, you must remain connected to the Internet, as the operating system activates through the KMS server, which is currently available. If you failed to activate the Windows 8 license, then you need to check all of the above steps and find the mistake made.
The process of activating Windows 8 using your phone
The question of how to activate Windows 8 using a phone also sounds pretty common. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Run the command line.
2. Enter the slui command 4. Then the “Activation Wizard” will launch.
3. Select the desired country and dial the specified phone number. However, if the person picked up the phone and answered, you need to interrupt the connection. For this reason, the best option would be to call at night. If the voice of the robot was heard asking about choosing a corporate or individual activation method, press number 2 on the telephone keypad - corporate activation will be selected.
4. In the window of the "Activation Wizard" program, a special code of 63 digits is generated, which must be entered into the phone.
5. After the question about the number of required activation copies, press the number 1 on the phone keypad, that is, confirm one copy.
6. Listen and enter the code dictated by the robot into the computer, and then restart the PC. After that, you will receive activated "Windows 8" on your PC.
How to make sure that everything worked out?
You can verify the success of OS activation by entering the slmgr command for this. vbs / xpr. In the event that the internal components of the PC did not change, then with subsequent permutations of Windows 8, you can use the previously obtained code. At the same time, there is no need to call. If an “activation meeting” has occurred, for example, due to driver installation or device connection, then you need to carry out the whole procedure again. It is impossible to download ready-made activated Windows from the Internet, and therefore you will have to do everything manually on a personal computer.
Another easy way
The simplest way to activate Windows 8.1 is to complete this task using a telephone using the Volume: Multiple Activation Key MAK. Multi-user activation keys are a fairly flexible solution that can allow the activation of personal computers with the Windows operating system in the easiest and most secure way using the Internet or phone. Multiple Activation Keys can activate any of the corporate versions of Windows.
After the activation has already been carried out using the multi-user key, activation will not be required again. The MAK key is entered into the system either manually or using a specific script after installing a new operating system. After completing the installation of the key, the personal computer itself will connect to the Internet and activate, if necessary, through a telephone. The status of the activated system will be maintained on an ongoing basis, except in cases where a significant change in the configuration of the equipment of a personal computer is possible (for example, a change in the motherboard). Thus, the activated Windows 8 will be saved on your PC.
What is a MAC key?
In fact, the MAK key is almost no different from the ordinary Retail key, which is purchased in the store. The only difference is that store keys have a separate sticker for each copy of Windows, while the MAK key activates several personal computers simultaneously. Such a key is convenient for large organizations where a lot of computers are installed and maintained. In this case, they are all activated with one key.
Why is internet connection important?
In any case, when following the instructions on how to activate Windows 8, the OS will try to detect the Internet. If there is a connection, activation is possible through it. When using a modem without using the Internet at the moment, it is possible to activate the OS through this one. If it is not possible to activate the OS via the Internet, this procedure is available using the automatic telephone communication system (it is indicated above that Windows 8 can be activated by telephone).
Product activation centers in huge numbers exist all over the world. The phone number required for this directly depends on the product and the location of the activated PC. In order to find the correct number suitable for the location of the PC of the Activation Center, you need to launch the “Activation Wizard”, select the activation using your phone and follow the instructions.
How to activate updates
Back in October 2013, the latest update for Windows 8 was released. And, as always, Microsoft gave TechNet and MSDN subscribers the opportunity to download original images of the latest version of the system. Therefore, you can get them even earlier than the release.
In addition, it is worth noting that Microsoft has long prepared several batches of product keys (they are also called Retail). The developers of the hardware and the companies selling the system have long received keys for active use. It is a well-known fact that the keys get to the network very quickly, and if the average user wants to download and install the system, then he should get them too. However, you should not hope that after the upgrade the licensed program will serve faithfully for several years. It will "fly off" necessarily, and to prevent this from happening, it will need to be activated again. The same applies to a “clean” installation, so the question of how to activate Windows 8 will remain relevant.
How to install updates
To install Windows 8 updates for yourself , you naturally need to download the program. This is done with the help of "Rutreker" (a special resource from which you can download almost anything). Windows 8 is downloaded from it, after which Set Up is launched and the update is performed with the preservation of all the programs and files available on the computer. The second option - a complete reinstallation of the system is possible. However, it is important to use keys that are suitable for a particular version (Professional is recommended).
What is the key
It might look something like this: XHQ8N-C3MCJ-RQXB6-WCHYG-C9WKB.
First of all, the program should be activated. If this is not done, then it can be used only 90 days a year. At the same time, activation warnings will constantly appear on the screen.
Next, right-click to go to "Start" and select "Command Prompt".
In the window that opens, then you should type: slmgr - ipk XHQ8N-C3MCJ-RQXB6-WCHYG-C9WKB.
But not everything is as simple as it seems at first glance. As mentioned above, each specific system requires its own specific keys, and they will need to be found somewhere. After all, it depends on them whether it will be possible to activate the new Windows in the near future or not.
In fact, the following picture emerges: a huge number of various computers and programs are registered using these keys. And at one point, they simply stop working. To find the actual keys of Retail, you just need to go to the Internet. For example, they can be seen on Deposit Files or on other well-known torrents. Of course, you will immediately want to share your happiness with other users. For security reasons, it’s best not to do this over the Internet. Information will quickly reach Microsoft, and soon the keys will be locked. Similarly, the search for keys occurs if the question arises about how to activate the "Office" on "Windows 8".
How to use a key?
When the keys can be more or less sorted out, proceed to the next step. All on the same command line you need to type the following: Slui 4.
Then press the Enter key and in the dialog box that appears, select the country in which the person is located. Next, you need to call the toll-free number and follow the instructions of the answering machine. You will need to select activation for a private person and enter the numbers that you see on the computer screen on the telephone keypad. If the key came up, then the question will follow: "Is there a license for one computer or several?" It is worth choosing the option that is relevant, for example, on one. The activation code will follow. Naturally, it will need to be recorded somewhere. Next - enter, and everything, in general, is ready. Windows is now installed, and it is an official licensed program without any flaws and minor errors. To make sure of everything, you should enter slmgr.vbs –dli at the command line.
Using activator
If it was not possible to activate the system as described above, then there is an option to download a special activator and do some simple manipulations:
- Run the command prompt on behalf of the system administrator (Start >>> Command Prompt).
- Enter the phrase: spp-restore there.
- Press the Enter button.
- Reboot device.
If the activator is not downloaded, this must first be done. Only before starting it is important to completely disable the antivirus! When the activator is launched, a large button with the word “Activation” will appear on the panel. You will need to click on it. Then the process will go, as they say, on their own.
According to the developers, such an activator is perfect for all released versions of Windows 8 and their updates from Microsoft. This method is a solution to the problem of how to activate Windows 8: Corporate and other varieties.