[Still working in 2023] activate windows 10/11 using command line free without key
Note: As of now (march 2023) This method is still working to activate windows 10 for free with CMD, so if it’s not working for you, then you must have not followed the steps carefully.
In today’s guide, you are going to learn how you can activate your windows 10/11 Computer just by using the command line, which is commonly known as CMD or command prompt.
Most PC users do not know that they can activate their windows for FREE as well, so you might want to bookmark this post for future purposes.
This post will give you a step-by-step easy guide, to teach you How to activate Windows 10 with cmd with and without key
it is by far the fasted method to activate the windows 10 product. (probably under a minute, if you do all the steps exactly as it is mentioned) because in here you don’t need to install any Windows 10 activation tool or watermark remover tool or something for activation. so it’ll be a pretty straightforward guide for non-techy folks.
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After the installation of Windows 10 on your computer, it will ask you to activate your Windows 10 when you’ll try to personalize/customize windows 10. If your Windows 10 system has not been activated, Windows will not let you personalize your desktop (such as personalizing your lock screen, wallpaper, theme, etc.) and it will show a watermark at the bottom right screen saying “Activate Windows. Go to Settings to activate Windows”.
which looks very annoying on the screen
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so let begin the process to activate window 10 with help of CMD.
Table of Contents
How to Permanently Activate Windows 10/11 with command line
Step 1. Open command prompt
Press Windows and search cmd, right-click and run as administrator.
Step 2. Uninstall the previous key
Now type this command on cmd slmgr.vbs /upk (please keep in mind that it will uninstall any previous product key)
Step 3. Enter the keys
Next, copy and paste this command line and hit Enter to install the Windows 10 product key: slmgr /ipk NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
or any of the keys below
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
Step 4. Enter the command
now type slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com into the command line and press Enter.
Now copy and paste slmgr /ato and hit Enter to activate Windows 10 with CMD.
that’s it now you’re done, now…
How to activate Windows 10/11 with cmd without key
If you do not have the windows license and you are looking for a way to activate your windows without a key then keep reading.
there are 2 ways you can activate windows 10 with cmd without key, let’s see how:
#Method 1: using Windows Activator – KMSPico
For this you need to disable Real Time Protection under the Windows Defender Settings to excute the further steps. you can read here to how to disbale windows defender for kmspico. Now follow the steps carefully to activate windows 10 with cmd without key using kmspico.
- First, download the KMSPico software by clicking here.
- Now Unzip and install the software (Password is officialkmspico.com)
- Open the software after Installation.
- Once the software opens, click on the big Red button and your Windows 10 will be activated immediately!
That’s all, Now you have successfully activated your Windows 10 PC. Now, you should be able to usee all the windows features that were locked before like changing wallpapers etc.
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#Method 2: using Windows Activatior Microsoft Toolkit
The first thing you need to do is temporarily disable Antivirus and Windows Defender protection (the antivirus will prevent Microsoft Toolkit from modifying the system registry, which is needed to activate Windows).
Now to activate windows 10 without using with the help of microsoft toolkit follow the steps below:
- 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.
And hopefully it should work, if it doesn’ click on E-Z Activator.
how to check windows 10 is activated or not?
There are lots of ways you can check if windows 10 is activated on your computer or not, for example, If you don’t see any “activated windows, go to settings to activate windows” watermark in the bottom right of your screen then it means your windows is fully activated however another excellent method to check windows 10 is activated or not on your device is by using this simple command:
type windows + run
type this command slmgr.vbs -xpr
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you watch this video if you are still facing any problem
how to activate windows 10 with cmd without key
This is by far the best way to activate windows 10 with cmd without key and this is how by following the steps above, you can activate Windows 10 for free with the command line, and after activating Windows 10 you’ll be able to customize your home screen like lock screen, wallpaper, theme, etc., and the annoying watermark of windows won’t show anymore.
FAQ:
Is it safe and legal to activate Windows 10 using CMD kms?
It is illegal to activate Windows using KMS. A copy of Windows activated through the KMS method will not be considered genuine by Windows. Hence, you should do it at your own risk.
wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey
Some users were getting error codes like 0xC004F069 and 0xC004F074, but for me and lots of other users claim that it is working totally fine, so please try other keys and make sure you are doing the exact steps mentioned above
Team windowsground
thank’s for amazing post
Hello, thanks it worked, i was able to activate windows 10 with cmd
The final step is always failed 😢
what does it say? can you show the error?
it says some file is missing
Can you share the screenshot? or you can watch the video in the end of the article
To me it says error:0xC004F074
Sometimes it does throw error, what you can do is,
Uninstall and Reinstall KMS Key and it should hopefully activate your windows 10
Thank you
Its Because you got the wrong number go check the windows 10 to see if prod works
That’s really work ! Thanks a Lot.
March 2021 still working, thanks a lot!
🙂✌
This actually worked. You are an angel for posting all the steps clearly. Thank you
You’re a hero
Thank you so much, i hope you were able to activate your windows 10
22/4/2021 : WORKED. SUCH A LIFESAVER, LOL.
😁✌
https://i.imgur.com/DKPysyY.png
try diffrent key
It worked! wait a minute it worked? YES IT ID
Superb, It worked, Thank you so much…
20/06/2021/ Error 0xC004F069
hi, I have updated the post, please check the last section
7/2/2021, still works!
thanks op!
lol i thought it would not work, thanks: D
It works as of July 2021
Thank you so much!
can I update my windows after activating with cmd ?
yes
I got the error for default command but it worked with a different key
thanks, it worked
Will this allow you to update to the latest windows 11 when it comes out?
Yes it will allow you to update to the latest Windows 11, just make sure your device is compatible with windows 11 update
you can check that using whynotwin11 tool
Thanks Bro
OMFG it activate my Windows 10 Pro for free! I will recommend this to my friends. 10/10
Thank you 😊
thank you ! it worked..
Thank you
Thanks! it worked!
as of 9/30/2021 the cmd lines are always going to be good but the activation keys are still working. Maximum Respect. you have anything on install and activating Win11?
worked for me thanks
I get the following error
Error: 0x80070002 The system cannot find the specified. (SWbemObjectEx)
Activision by cmd
I wrote the key but it says that (code is not regognized as internal and external command d,
operable or batch file size
It worked , but for only 6 months !!
It doesn’t work for me. I have windows 10 pro and I can download the KMS key but it won’t activate. I tried every other key that is available on this website but it didn’t work either. itt says it error 0xC004F074 can you help me somehow?
its not working. error code is “0x803F7001”
Works like a charm in November 2021. Thank you!
For this time should I connect the Internet ?
December 9, 2021 still working. Thanks!
Just updated an windows 8 asus with this method using an windows 10 install disk thanks.
You’re the best! Thanks a lot!
Still working! Thank you so much!
Worked for me today, Jan 5th 2022
Thank Bro , It’s worked for me
Thanks it really works!.
02.02.2022 still working
Thank you
Still works till this day, Feb 8th 2022. However product key is expiring soon. “TX9XD-XXXX-XXXX-BX7FG-H8Q99” one is
Thanks a lot. FEB 2022 and it Still works
thanks bro it worked for me 12 mar 22
VALEEEEEEEEEEEEEU
Amazing very good my window is activated
It still work. Thank you so much.
It worked! Thank you!
May 4 and still working, thank you so much 😀
Nope, it fails…. https://i.imgur.com/DKPysyY.png same error for me!
12-05-2022
Worked perfectly!!
thanks so much
It only Activates in Notification Mode, im not sure what that is or how to get it to install correctly