Windows 10 Pro Activation

Click the Start menu (Windows icon at the bottom left), then click "Settings" (the gear-shaped icon):

Click the "Settings" icon (outlined in red)

In Settings, go to Update & Security → Activation, then click "Change product key":

Click "Change product key" (outlined in red)

In the window that appears, enter the product key received by email after your purchase, then click "Next":

Enter your key in the "Product key" field (outlined in red) then click Next

Normal error message — click "Close" and continue below

In the Windows search bar, type "Activation" and click the System settings result:

Type "Activation" in the Windows search bar

Then click the "Activate by phone" button:

Click "Activate by phone" (outlined in red)

Choose your country (France). Your installation ID appears:

Note your installation ID — you will need it in the next step

You now have your installation ID. You need to get the confirmation ID to finalize the activation. Go to the official Microsoft website:

A

Go to the official activation website:
🔗 https://visualsupport.microsoft.com/

Sign in if necessary, then click "Activate a Microsoft product":

B

Select in order: Windows → Windows 10

1

Windows

2

Windows 10

3

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Enter the IDs

C

Enter your installation ID (the groups of digits shown in the Windows window) in the website fields, then click "Submit".

D

The website provides you with a confirmation ID. Click "Enter the confirmation ID" in the Windows window, then transfer the digits into the boxes:

Fill the boxes with the confirmation ID, then click "Activate Windows"

✓

Congratulations!

Your Windows 10 Pro is now activated! Your license is permanent.

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"Contact your system administrator" message?

Simply restart your computer and the message will disappear.

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Check your Windows version

This license is compatible with Windows 10 Pro only. It is not compatible with N versions. Check in Settings → System → About.

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Are you abroad?

Use the free activation number for your country: See numbers by country →