How to Efficiently Activate Windows 8 Using Your Product Key

Navigate to the account area on our site and hover over Profile. A menu will appear. Choose Product Keys.

Here, locate your Windows 8 activation key.

During setup, you might be prompted to enter this key.

If activating post-installation, proceed as follows:

1. Glide your mouse to the lower right of your desktop and select Settings.

2. Tap Change PC settings at the screen’s edge.

3. Select Activate Windows within PC Settings.
Reminder: The option to activate Windows will vanish post-activation.

4. Key in your Product Key.

5. Upon successful activation, a message of thanks will appear. Click Close to finish.