Newest methods to activate Windows 8/8.1 for FREE without software

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A lot of people say Windows 8 (8.1) isn’t a patch on Windows 7 but I don’t think so. Perhaps its Metro user interface is more difficult to use than traditional Start menu and you will have to spend hours to get the run of things. However, there is no denying the fact that Windows 8 shows outstanding performance against earlier Windows versions. Reduction of startup time is the easiest to see. Besides, if you own touchscreen computer, an upgrade to Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10 is needed in order to make maximum use of your hardware.

In today’s post, I will show you two ways to activate Windows 8 or 8.1 for FREE without using any software. If you really want to know how it works, please try first way (manual method). Or you can follow second way (batch file) if you need save your time. The following are the detailed instructions for activating all versions of Windows 8.1 and 8.

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Method 1: Manual

Step 1: Select the right license key for your Windows edition. Here’s the list of Windows 8/8.1 KMS client setup keys.

W8 Core: BN3D2-R7TKB-3YPBD-8DRP2-27GG4

W8 Core Single Language: 2WN2H-YGCQR-KFX6K-CD6TF-84YXQ

W8 Professional: NG4HW-VH26C-733KW-K6F98-J8CK4

W8 Professional N: XCVCF-2NXM9-723PB-MHCB7-2RYQQ

W8 Professional WMC: GNBB8-YVD74-QJHX6-27H4K-8QHDG

W8 Enterprise: 32JNW-9KQ84-P47T8-D8GGY-CWCK7

W8 Enterprise N: JMNMF-RHW7P-DMY6X-RF3DR-X2BQT

W8.1 Core: M9Q9P-WNJJT-6PXPY-DWX8H-6XWKK

W8.1 Core N: 7B9N3-D94CG-YTVHR-QBPX3-RJP64

W8.1 Core Single Language: BB6NG-PQ82V-VRDPW-8XVD2-V8P66

W8.1 Professional: GCRJD-8NW9H-F2CDX-CCM8D-9D6T9

W8.1 Professional N: HMCNV-VVBFX-7HMBH-CTY9B-B4FXY

W8.1 Professional WMC: 789NJ-TQK6T-6XTH8-J39CJ-J8D3P

W8.1 Enterprise: MHF9N-XY6XB-WVXMC-BTDCT-MKKG7

W8.1 Enterprise N: TT4HM-HN7YT-62K67-RGRQJ-JFFXW

 

Step 2: Right click on the start button and open Command Prompt (Admin).
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Step 3: Use command “slmgr /ipk your_key” to install a license key (your_key is the activation key you got above).
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(Note: You need to hit [Enter] key to execute commands.)

 

Step 4: Use command “slmgr /skms kms.msguides.com” to connect to my KMS server.
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Step 5: Activate your Windows using the command “slmgr /ato”.
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Check the activation status again.

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Method 2: Batch file

Step 1: Copy the following code into a new text document.

Create a new text document.

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Step 2: Paste the code into the text file. Then save it as a batch file (named “1click.cmd”).
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Step 3: Run the batch file as administrator.
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Please wait…
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Done!
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Check the activation status again.
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