Key resources
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What is Microsoft product activation (MPA)?
Learn how product activation works. -
How to tell if your product is properly licensed
Make sure that you have the right licensing for your Microsoft products. -
Locate your product key sticker and learn its importance
See examples of Certificate of Authenticity (COA) labels. -
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. -
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 -
Activation in Windows 10
Learn about the different activation methods available in Windows 10. -
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. -
Activate Office 2010
How to activate Office 2010. -
Activate volume editions of Office
How to activate volume editions of Office. -
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. -
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. -
Volume License product keys
How to get Volume License keys including KMS and MAK. -
Activate volume editions of Office
How to activate volume editions of Office.