Disconnect from the internet
Temporarily turn off Wi-Fi or unplug your cable.
Manually enter your product key
Go to:
Settings > System > Activation > Change product key
Enter the key you received.
Reconnect to the internet
Once the key is accepted, go online again and restart the PC.
Already activated on another PC? Retail licenses can be moved — uninstall from the old device first.
Reactivation after hardware change?
Use your Microsoft account to reactivate:
Settings > Activation > Troubleshoot > I changed hardware on this device recently
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