A product key is a 25-character code used to activate Windows PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. Activation of the Windows operating system can be done either by activating the product key again if done so earlier. In case you activated the Windows license linking it to your Microsoft account, activate windows on the same device can be done easily with the digital license.
Activate using a product key :
- A product key is a 25-character code:
PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX - During installation, you’ll be prompted to enter a product key. Enter the product key by selecting the Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Activation > Update product key > Change product key.
How to activate Windows ?
Steps to activate Windows with a product key :
- Enter your product license key.
- Press the Windows key > Settings > Update and Security > Activation > Change Product key.
- Enter your product key into pop-up box and press Next.
- Press Activate.
Steps to activate Windows with a digital license :
- Select ‘I don’t have a product key’ option.
- Setup and login into Windows with your linked Microsoft account.
- Press the Windows key > Settings > Update and Security > Activation.
- Search and press ‘Troubleshoot’.
- Select ‘Activate Windows‘ > Activate.
- Select the device > ‘This is the device I’m using right now’.
- Press Activate.
How to deal with “Windows hasn’t been activated” ?
There are some frequent cases of “Windows hasn’t been activated “:
- After the product repaired, Windows hasn’t been activated : When the main components (CPU and Motherboard) are replaced, Windows would automatically read it as “not activated”. But, if the computer sent to repair comes with no hard drive.
- Replacement of main components : If customers replace the main components by themselves, “Windows hasn’t been activated”. Default all the settings or contact ASUS service center.
- System Change : After new version of Windows launched, there is a short-term Windows Upgrade plan.
- Customers purchase the Windows : Installed it in ASUS product and comes with “Windows hasn’t been activated”.