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thunder Striker 0 Reputation points
2026-04-20T05:38:10.7666667+00:00

Windows activated not by phone help me activated windows

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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  1. DaveM121 876.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-20T06:10:40.8466667+00:00

    Microsoft indicate they deprecated phone activation a while ago, that is no longer an option.

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    What happened on your PC before Windows was not activated?

    2

    Where did you get your Windows licence was that pre-installed on the PC or did you purchase a full retail Windows licence from Microsoft or from a 3rd party retailer, and if so, do you have the product key?

    Or is your Windows licence based on a previous Windows 7 or 8 licence?

    2

    Click your Start Button, type cmd then right click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as Administrator'

    Run or paste this command and hit Enter:

    slmgr.vbs /dlv

    Please post a screenshot of the resulting dialog

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-04-20T05:38:25.35+00:00
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    To activate Windows 11 without using phone activation, use the built‑in activation options and, if needed, the Activation troubleshooter.

    1. Make sure the device is online
      • Connect to the internet; Windows activation requires an internet connection. A firewall or offline state can cause errors such as 0xC004FC03 or 0x8007267C.
      • If using a firewall or security suite, ensure it is not blocking Windows activation.
    2. Enter a valid product key (if available)
      • Select Start > Settings > Update & Security (or System > Activation on some builds).
      • Select Change product key.
      • Enter the 25‑character Windows product key and follow the prompts.
      • If activation succeeds, the Activation page will show that Windows is activated.
    3. Use the Windows Activation troubleshooter (online method)
      • Sign in with an administrator account.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
      • Run the Activation troubleshooter (it appears only if Windows is not activated).
      • Follow the on‑screen steps. The troubleshooter can fix common activation problems when activation over the internet is possible.
    4. If activation still fails
      • Check the specific error code shown on the Activation page and compare it with the list of common errors to see the exact cause and recommended fix.
      • If the troubleshooter cannot resolve the issue and a valid license or product key exists, contact Microsoft support so they can review the license and help reactivate.

    Note: Only official methods are supported for activation (valid product key, genuine digital license, or legitimate volume licensing). Scripted or third‑party KMS methods are not legal or supported.


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