Phone for activation. Video: obtaining a Windows license key by phone

Windows 10, a popular operating system from Microsoft, requires activation from the user after installation, which is quite complex and multi-step compared to most proprietary programs. In particular, activation can be done through a phone call. Let's see how to do this.

How to find the activation key

First of all, to activate the system, we need an activation key. As a rule, it is written on the back of the system disc or sent to you in a letter during installation. If you do not know it, it is recommended to use a simple program that analyzes the system and gives the user a key "embedded" in it - for example, using the ShowKeyPlus utility. How do I use it? Nothing complicated! Just run it and the utility will find all the data you need by itself. ShowKeyPlus is free and open source source code... You can download it.

However, since the system is not activated, it means that you may not have a key at all. In this case, you must first obtain it from Microsoft and only then continue the activation.

Video: where to find the key

Activating windows 10 by phone - step by step instructions

After you have learned the key, you can proceed to the main part of the work - activation. To do this, you need to have a phone, console, administrator rights and, preferably, a piece of paper with a pen in order to successfully write down the number dictated by the robot.

First you need to go to the console. This is done by several different ways: you can click "Run" (Win + R) and enter cmd in the window that opens, you can right-click on the "Start" button and select "Command line (administrator)" in the menu that opens.
Type slmgr.vbs / upk in the console. This will remove the old key. After that you need to drive in slmgr command.vbs / ipk<ваш ключ>, and the key should be entered without spaces, separated by hyphens, as it was originally displayed. To activate the system in a standard way, you can enter slmgr.vbs / ato. But this is not our case, and another command is needed to activate via the phone.
A message appears stating successful installation key into the system. Now you can proceed to the next step: in the same command line, you need to type the command slui 4. It will open the phone activation menu. In the menu that appears, you need to specify the country in which you live, and after that a window will appear with the data necessary for activation.
All that remains is to make a phone call. To a toll free number. Don't worry: you won't have to communicate with people, the robot is activated, and you just have to click on the buttons according to the specified script:
- press 1 if you are a private person;
- press 1 if you want to activate Windows 10;
- during the briefing, you can press # if you do not want to listen to it;
- enter the first block of numbers from the activation window; then the second; then the third, and so on;
- if everything went well, the robot will inform you that the data has been received.
The robot will start dictating the numbers of the confirmation code. If you type more slowly than you write, then this is where a piece of paper with a pen comes in handy. Carefully record the code and enter it in the appropriate field in the activation window (it is called "Enter the confirmation code ...").
"Ready!" - the system will happily report. That's it, Windows 10 is activated, and you can do whatever you want with it.

Is this method safe

In short, yes, it is safe. No more dangerous than any other type of activation. Of course, it is advisable to follow simple safety precautions: do not show anyone the key or confirmation code, do not activate in public places, do not record calls or delete the record immediately after activation. But objectively, the worst thing that can happen is that your activation code is leaked to the Internet and will be used to activate pirated versions systems. With long-term use, this is fraught with blocking the code and the need to re-obtain it - the procedure is not the easiest one. But no access to personal data or files on the computer through the activation code is possible.

And subject to simple rules described above, the likelihood of a code leak into the network drops to so low that it can be neglected. So, phone activation is safe and, in a way, simpler than the standard one.

When it is impossible to activate the OS

The most common reason, for which it is not possible to activate by phone, - the message of the robot: "The code is not recognized." What could cause this to happen?

Video: obtaining a Windows license key by phone

So, the activation of Windows 10 by phone is complete, and you can safely enjoy the system without restrictions and annoying inscriptions. In case you need to activate the system again, the experience gained will definitely be useful.

One of the methods Windows activation 10, that is, confirmation of the officiality of the entered key - a phone call. Although the Phone Activation operation is the same for different operating system packages (Home, Premium, Pro, Enterprise, and so on), the keys must be different for each version of Windows.

Confirming a license key in Windows 10 by phone

Run command line as administrator.
Enter and execute the command "slmgr -ipk license_key".
A window will appear in which there is a confirmation that the key you entered is suitable.
Run the slui 4 command to proceed to the activation of the entered key.
Select the country you are currently in.
You will see two numbers: free and paid. You can call any of them. Below the numbers is the installation code, which you will be asked to provide to the operator.
Your call will be answered by an answering machine and asked to press number 1 to confirm the start of the operation. Next, the briefing will begin. If you don't want to listen to it, press the hash (#). The next step is to tell the robot operator the numbers from those blocks that he asks to name. Confirmation that you have done everything correctly will be the phrase "Your data is accepted."
As soon as you hear this phrase, return to the activation wizard in Windows 10 and click on the "Enter confirmation code" button.
The numbers will be reported on the phone, and you must enter them in the appropriate blocks.
If all the data is entered correctly, you will receive the message "Ready".
Open your computer settings.
Go to the Update & Security section.
Go to the Activation subsection.
In the Windows block, opposite the "Activation" line, an entry should appear that the system has been successfully activated. On this, you can consider the mission completed: your Windows 10 has full licensing rights, and all restrictions for pirate copies removed.

Video: Activate Windows 10 by Phone

Is activation by phone safe

The method is absolutely safe, since during the call you do not provide any personal data or keys that could be stolen. The whole operation consists in the fact that the robot at the other end of the wire verifies your license key, the code that you dictate to him, and the code that he dictates to you. So lose in time telephone conversation you can't do anything. The main thing is to call only the numbers provided by the system, and not the left sites.

When phone activation is not possible

It will not be possible to activate the system when working in safe mode, as well as in the event that your key does not fit: it has already been entered by another user or is intended for another version of Windows. If the problem is in the key, you will receive a notification similar to "Data not recognized."

Another reason for problems during activation is that the number you are calling may be busy. The best time to call is from 9 am to 8 pm on weekdays. Try calling both the paid and toll free numbers provided by the system. If the call does not go through, try calling later.

Before proceeding with the activation, check if the time and date parameters are set correctly.

If you are faced with the fact that activation by phone in your case does not work or is associated with the appearance of problems, use other methods. If, when entering the present license key, purchased by you, and not taken from the Internet, an error occurs in all activation methods, you should contact the official Microsoft support service.

Articles and Life Hacks

To use a licensed version of an operating system without officially purchasing it, you need to know how to activate Windows 7 over the phone. This will allow you to easily download any programs from the Internet.

The point of this process is to carry out some actions offline, as a result of which your compromised system will become licensed.

First stage of activation

First, you need to find a key on the Internet that has not yet been banned. by Microsoft... After that, do the following:

Cut off your internet connection. If this is not done, then you will not be able to activate Windows 7 by phone.
Go to "Control Panel", here find "All Control Panel Items" and go to "System".
At the bottom, click Windows Activation.
Here select "Other methods".
Now enter the key that was already found before.
Click on "Use Phone System".
In the country selection window, put Russia.

This completes the first stage of operating system activation. You can move on to the next one.

Second stage of activation

To complete the process of obtaining a license, you must:

Call on toll free number 8-800-200-8002 or paid +7 495 745 5445.
When choosing a product type, press one on your phone.
Now the answering machine will dictate a code to you, which will need to be entered on your computer.
If the code is entered correctly, another robot girl will tell you eight blocks of six numbers each. You will need to enter these numbers in the field for activation.
If the code is entered incorrectly, the answering machine will prompt you to contact the operator and solve the problem. In this case, hang up immediately. Then you can make a second call to Microsoft.
After the activation field is filled in, click "Next".

If all actions are performed correctly, then your computer will have a licensed Windows version 7. This means that you are now available official updates from developers who could not be installed on the hacked operating system.

Install operating room Windows system 10 is easier than any other Microsoft system. Previously, no one could even think about how to download the operating system for free directly from the official website. Now the system is loaded in any way convenient for you completely legally, you just need to activate it using a special key.

Why activate the operating system

In fact, you can skip the activation key request when installing the operating system. In theory, you should introduce it later, in practice, Microsoft does not set a clear framework for the period of use of the operating system without activation. However, activating Windows 10 will give you a number of benefits:

If you refuse to activate, you will certainly be able to activate the system later at any time convenient for you. The only unpleasant factor for the user in this case will be an annoying notification on top of all windows about the need to activate the operating system.

The inscription in the corner of the screen will remind you to activate the system

Activated or not - how to check

There are some simple ways to check if the OS is activated or not:

Regardless of the method, you will receive a corresponding message if the operating system is already activated.

How to activate Windows 10 - step by step instructions

The choice of the best way to activate the system depends on the method of its installation. Having studied different ways, you will be able to choose the best one for your situation.

After upgrading from a previous version of Windows

If you installed the system through a free upgrade from a license previous version, for example, with Windows 8.1, then you do not need to activate the operating system. The fact is that the license key of your previous system was tied to your account... In this case, you will see a digital license message in the Windows activation menu. In the future, you will be able to perform reinstalling Windows 10 without losing your digital license.

Digital activation is linked to your account

For automatic activation after that you need an internet connection.

With a key

The standard way to activate Windows 10 is to use an activation key. The user is required to:

You can find out the license key in different ways:

Video: a simple way to activate the "tens"

Obtaining a digital license when changing equipment

If you have significantly changed parts of your computer, the activation of the operating system may crash. To restore digital activation, you just need to re-enter the system:

In case you have problems restoring Windows digital activation, you should use the troubleshooter in the activation section.

Through the command line

This activation method only implies alternative way entering the activation key. This can be useful if the standard input window cannot be called for some reason.

Video: activate Windows 10 using the command line

Features of activation for different versions of Windows 10

Although the activation procedure for different versions Windows is identical, there are a few things to keep in mind:

in case of reinstalling the system, it is worth using an activation key from the same version of Windows - do not try to activate the Home system with a key from pro version and vice versa;
in the same time Home version can be upgraded to professional for a fee;
Enterprise version of Windows is intended for training. As a result, you can profitably receive activation keys for it if you are a registered educational institution;
the corporate version should be activated only in an official way. Illegal using windows for commercial purposes is prosecuted. Of course, when purchasing activation keys for a large company, you can count on a good discount. But at the same time, it should be borne in mind that the corporate version of Windows 10 itself is more expensive than the usual one due to more advanced data protection methods.

Possible problems

In order to avoid problems with activating Windows 10, it is worth downloading the operating system only from the official website. This will immediately minimize the chances of problems occurring. But you may still encounter some of them:

does not accept an activation key - make sure you are using an official key and enter it correctly. Any illegal methods of obtaining keys are also not very reliable, such keys may not work. Typically, these errors are marked with the code 0xC004C001;
OS freezes during activation - update system to latest version... Perhaps one of your most recent updates contained errors or was not downloaded correctly;
error 0xC004FC03 - the current activation error occurs when there are problems with the Internet. You will need a stable internet connection to activate the operating system;
the activation service does not work - there are technical works on the side of Microsoft too. In this case, you just have to try to activate your system at a different time.

The official solution for any activation issues is to run the troubleshooter. If automatic solutions do not help you, then all that remains is to contact technical support where activation will take place in manual mode.

You can use the troubleshooter in the system activation section

It is not necessary to activate the operating system and in the case of Windows 10 it is more a matter of convenience than functionality. Still, being able to customize the system to your liking is pretty nice. At the same time, the activation process itself is quite simple, the question is rather where exactly you decide to get the key for this. And now that you know the various methods of activating Windows 10, it is worth deciding how exactly to perform this procedure.