Activate Windows 10 -

If you’ve recently built a new PC, upgraded your hardware, or performed a clean install, you’ve likely encountered the "Activate Windows" watermark in the bottom right corner of your screen. While Windows 10 functions largely the same without activation, having a genuine license removes that watermark, unlocks personalization features (like changing your wallpaper and theme), and ensures you receive full support from Microsoft.

If you upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8.1, you may have a digital license: activate windows 10

If you previously had Windows 10 activated and changed your motherboard: If you’ve recently built a new PC, upgraded

If it says “Windows is activated with a digital license,” click below. Enter your Microsoft credentials. Enter your Microsoft credentials

Here’s a detailed guide to activating Windows 10. Activation confirms that your copy of Windows is genuine and not used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.

Select your current computer from the displayed list of devices.