3+ Methods to Activate Windows 10 for Free

Don’t have enough budget to buy the original copy of Windows 10? Fed up with that Activate Windows 10 watermark? Well, don’t worry we have come with the solution, in this article, we are going to mention and discuss 4 different methods to activate Windows 10 for free.

If you don’t want to use the below methods, then check out our other where we have shown the legit way to Get Genuine Windows 10 as Cheap as 250 INR (3 USD).

Pre-requisites

• Windows 10 (Any Edition)
• Working Internet Connection (for downloading files, turn off while activating)
• Turn off any antivirus or Windows Defender.

Turn OFF Windows Defender

• Open start menu and click of Settings icon/label.

• Now, after opening Settings home, tap on the Update & Security.

• Now, go to the Windows Security tab and click on the Open Windows Security button.

• Now, after opening Windows Security, click on Virus & Threat Protection.

• Now, click on the Manage Settings which is under Virus & Threat Protection Settings.

• Finally, slide the toggle to turn OFF Real-time Protection.

Activate Windows 10 for Free

Method 1: Manual Method (Recommended)

• First, go to This PC and right click to check its properties.

• Then see which version of Windows 10 you are using.

• Now, open command prompt as administrator. Which can be done searching “cmd” and right clicking and then click on ‘Run as administrator’.

• After opening, command prompt, use the following command along the license key and hit Enter.

slmgr /ipk licensekey

• Now, use the following command to connect to KMS server to verify it.

slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com

• Now, finally execute the following command to activate it.

slmgr /ato

Method 2: Using Script (Batch File)

• Download the script file from here.

• Now, navigate the folder where you downloaded the file.
• Right-click on the file and tap on ‘Run as administrator’.

• Now, wait the process to complete itself.

• In a couple of moments, you will get the message saying your copy of Windows is now activated.

Method 3: Using KMSpico Activator

• Download the KMSpico Tool from the here.

• Now, open with any tool and extract it in a safe place. (Password: gigahax.com)

• Then, open the extracted folder and click on the exe file to install the tool.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
• After that open the KMSpico from the start menu.

• And click on the Red button to activate your copy of Windows 10. (The windows icon is not visible in my case as my Windows 10 is already activated)

Method 4: Using HWID/KMS38 Tool (Recommended)

• Download the tool from the above section.
• Now, open it with any tool and extract it in a safe place. (Password: 123)
• Then, open the extracted folder and click on the exe file to install the tool.
• Now, from the dropdown menu, select Work Mode.
• If you are running Windows 10 LTSC 2019 v1809, or any server edition of Windows 10, select KMS38, but otherwise, select HWID.
• Click on the START button in the bottom left of the window.
• Wait for a couple of moments.

General FAQs

Which edition can be activated from these methods?

All editions of Windows 10 are supported and can be activated.

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Are all the files used in the article are safe to use?

Yes, all the files are personally tested for any malicious activity.

Difference between KMS38 and HWID mode?

HWID mode activates and ties activation key to the motherboard whereas KMS38 bypasses the activation process and activate the Windows 10.

Do I have to turn OFF antivirus?

Yes, you will have to turn OFF any antivirus or Windows Defender before trying any of the mentioned methods.

Final Verdict

These were all the working methods available right now with which you can actually Activate Windows 10 for free of cost. I hope we have covered all the necessary steps to activate Windows 10 for free, in case we missed anything, or you have some doubts and queries regarding the activation process, then reach us out via the comment section below or any of our social media handles.