To activate Windows on your Packard Bell mini PC, you can follow these steps:
- Check Your Product Key: Ensure you have a valid product key. This could be a single-use product key or a Volume License Multiple Activation Key (MAK).
- Use the Activation Settings:
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation.
- If you see an option to enter a product key, click on it and input your key.
- Command Line Activation: You can also activate Windows using the command prompt:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type
slmgr /atoand press Enter. This command attempts to activate Windows online.
- Troubleshooting: If activation fails, ensure that your internet connection is working and that the necessary ports are open in your firewall. You may also want to check if your Windows edition matches the product key you are using.
- Contact Support: If you continue to have issues, you can contact Microsoft Activation Center for assistance.
Make sure to follow these steps carefully, and you should be able to activate your Windows successfully.