Key resources
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What is Microsoft product activation (MPA)? Learn how product activation works.
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How to tell if your product is properly licensed Make sure that you have the right licensing for your Microsoft products.
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Locate your product key sticker and learn its importance See examples of Certificate of Authenticity (COA) labels.
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Activating Microsoft games and mapping programs Frequently asked questions about Games for Windows, MapPoint, and Streets and Trips activation.
Microsoft Windows product activation
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Get help activating Microsoft Windows using a product key Learn how to activate Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
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Get Help with Windows activation errors Learn how to resolve Activation errors in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
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Activation in Windows 10 Learn about the different activation methods available in Windows 10.
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About Genuine Windows Answers to some common questions about genuine Windows.
Microsoft Office product activation
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Activate Microsoft 365 Family, Personal, University, Office 2013 or Office 2016 How to activate Microsoft 365 Family, Personal, University, Office 2013 or Office 2016.
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Activate Office 2010 How to activate Office 2010.
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Activate volume editions of Office How to activate volume editions of Office.
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For more Office activation troubleshooting, go to Office help and training site.
Volume license activation
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Volume Activation technical reference Provides useful reference information related to Volume Activation for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2.
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Volume Activation information for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 View resources about Volume Licensing and Volume Activation 2.0.
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Volume License product keys How to get Volume License keys including KMS and MAK.
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Activate volume editions of Office How to activate volume editions of Office.
