How to change Windows Product key ▷ Activation

How to Change Windows Product Key: Are you looking to change your Windows product key to activate Windows or switch to a different license? There are two simple ways to do this. You can easily update your Windows product key via the Activation Settings menu or use the Command Prompt for a quick and efficient method.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through both approaches of changing Windows serial keys step by step.

Changing Windows 10 or 11 Product Key via Settings

This method is simple and works for both Windows 10 and Windows 11:

Press Win + I to open Windows Settings.
In the search box at the top, type "Activation".
Select "Activation settings" from the search results.
Under the "Change product key" section, click on "Change".
Enter the new product key and click "Next".
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.

Note: If your key is valid, Windows will activate successfully. If you encounter an error, ensure your key matches the correct version of Windows you have installed.

Change Windows Product Key via Command Line

If you prefer using the command line, follow these steps:

Press Win + R, type "cmd", and click "OK" to open the Command Prompt.
To remove the current product key, type the following command and press Enter:
```
slmgr /upk
```
Next, install a new product key by entering the following command, replacing your-new-product-key with your actual key:
```
slmgr /ipk your-new-product-key
```
To activate Windows after changing your product key, type:
```
slmgr /ato
```

Once activated, you should see a confirmation message.

Troubleshooting Windows Activation Issues

If you run into activation errors after attempting to change Windows product key, try the following:

Check Your Internet Connection: Ensure you are connected to the internet when activating.
Verify Your Product Key: Make sure you entered the correct key for your Windows edition.
Run the Activation Troubleshooter: In Activation Settings, click "Troubleshoot" to diagnose issues.
Contact Microsoft Support: If the problem persists, reach out to Microsoft for assistance.

That’s it! Now you know how to change Windows product keys easily. If this guide helped you, feel free to share it. 😊