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Activation Help

Step-by-step activation guidance for Windows, Office, Visio, and Project license keys.

Before activation

Check that the product edition, year, device count, and platform match the key purchased. Remove conflicting trial or volume-license versions before installing.

Windows keys

Open Activation Settings, choose Change Product Key, enter the purchased key, and follow the online activation prompts.

Office, Visio, and Project

Use the matching Microsoft installer or account activation flow for the purchased edition. Bind Email variants may require signing in with the correct Microsoft account.