Introduction
Like Linux and MacOS, Windows is not completely free. After installation, you will need to activate it with a unique 25 character key. Without the activation key, some features will be locked after the 30 days trial. There are reliable sites to buy this key but in case you don’t have the money to do so, follow here to freely activate Windows and here for MS Office too. The photo below gives an information about product key.
How To Find Windows 10 Product Key
It depends on where you purchased the key from. If you purchased it from Microsoft , then simply go to Microsoft Store > Downloads > Product Keys > Subscription. However, if you purchased from the Amazon Store, then just go to Your Games & Software Library to find the key.
How to Find Windows 10 Product Key Using Command Prompt
- Press Windows + X key or search for Command Prompt.
- Right- click on it and choose Run as administrator.
- Type the below command and hit enter wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
- If asked for Administrator Password type it and hit enter. In the next screen, you will see the license key of your Windows.
How To Extend The Free Trial Activation After It Expires
— The method only works three times meaning activation can only be extended for 120 days.
- Search for CMD.
- Right-click on it and choose Run as administrator from the options.
- Type slmgr -rearm and press enter.
- Your PC will restart and after this you can see the trial has been extended.
Where To Buy Windows 10 Product key
There are several ways to buy Windows 10 product key; Microsoft Store, Amazon, etc. You can use the links below to buy directly from Microsoft or from Amazon.
- Buy Microsoft Windows 10 Home From Amazon
- Buy Microsoft Windows 10 Pro From Amazon
- Buy Windows 10 From Microsoft Store
How Much Is A Windows 10 Product Key
Windows 10 will cost you around 199 USD dollars if you are purchasing the Pro (Professional) Edition and 139 USD Dollars for a Home Edition. The Home Edition is cheaper because it doesn’t contain some features that are present in the Professional (all Windows 10 Editions are the same but some contain extra features or functions not present in the others)
See Also: Everything To Know About Windows Activation
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