You will see a pop-up message: "Installed product key successfully." Click OK. To activate Windows immediately over the internet, type:

slmgr.vbs /atp CONFIRMATION-ID To check if Windows is properly activated, run:

slmgr.vbs /dti Call the Microsoft activation hotline (the number appears on screen), provide the Installation ID, and receive a Confirmation ID. Then type:

slmgr.vbs /ato Press . A window will appear showing the activation status. If successful, it will say: "Product activated successfully." Step 4: Alternative – Activation by Phone (If Online Fails) If online activation fails, type the following to get an Installation ID:

slmgr.vbs /xpr Or to see detailed license information: