Activate Windows - Using automated phone system even your offline

Click the Start button. Right-click on Computer and select Properties. This will open the System Properties window.

• You can also press ⊞ Win+Pause.

Click .Next. Select the “Use automated phone system” from the list of options. You may be prompted to enter an administrator password. If so, enter the password, and click OK.

Select the location that is closest to you. You will be given a list of numbers that you can call, and an installation ID number will be displayed in the window.

Call the number. You will be connected to an automated system that will guide you through the activation process. You will be prompted for the installation ID that is displayed on the screen.

Use your phone’s keypad to enter your Installation ID.

Write down the confirmation number. After you have entered the installation ID, you will be provided with a confirmation number. Write it down or type it into Notepad.

Enter the confirmation number into the activation window and click .Next

Activation was succesful

• If the activation doesn’t work, you can stay on the phone to speak with a Microsoft support member.