Activate Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 Pro for Free 2026

Activate Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 Pro for Free 2026

a guide on how to get Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 Pro for free and activate them!

NOTE

 If the Windows keyboard button is depicted in this guide but you are unable to locate it on your keyboard, you most likely have Windows 10, which includes the button. If you are unable to locate that one, you most likely have a computer that has been upgraded from Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP and other operating systems to Windows 8/8.1/10/11. If you have one of those, refer the Windows key button to as yours.  They are as follows:

This does not imply that your computer is running an older version of Windows at the moment. The only thing there is is the Windows version's logo. If your computer is 64-bit and has a good CPU and GPU, you can always upgrade to a newer version of Windows.

Why?

 There are so many compelling reasons to upgrade! A few famous features which you provide of:

 BitLocker is a tool that makes it easier to protect your storage drive in the event that it is lost or stolen. Remote Desktop - Used to access your PC from anywhere by enabling a connection to your device.

 Domain or Azure Active Directory: This is what makes it possible to use Azure Active Directory or put the PC in a domain.

CREATE A RESTORE POINT!!!

 Create a restore point to make sure you can roll back if something doesn't work, or anything goes wrong.  You can find a tool to easily do this below.

 Tool to Restore Points The Restore Point Tool is a good tool using Batch to create a Windows restore point automatically so that you can rollback to your previous Windows edition.  You can restore to this point later if necessary to restore functionality. Tool Usage

 The tool can be downloaded here. As the administrator, run the file. Take your time. There will be text indicating that it is working on a few things. When it is done, it will prompt 'Create restore point done!'.

 It will exit, and your restore point is created!

Restore Procedure

1. Open Settings (Not Control Panel).
2. Go to 'Info' or 'Information'.
3. Go down until you see 'Advanced System Settings' at 'Device Specifications'.
4. Click on it.
5. Go to 'System Security' section.
6. Click on 'System Restore'.
7. Click on the box at 'Select a different restore point'.
8. Select the first restore point in the list.
9. Click on 'Next'.
10. Click on 'Complete'.
11. Wait until the process is done. It should now be restored to your previous edition of Windows!

BACKUP YOUR CURRENT KEY!!!

Backup the activation key you are currently using.  This is to guarantee that, in the event that the procedure fails, you can reinstall Windows or change the edition and enter your current key to regain access to everything. This is only true when: A key has been purchased by you online. It does not include a digital license and is not linked to your Microsoft Account. If you have a Microsoft account with a digital license, you don't need to worry.

I Get a Notification: Your Windows license will expire soon or Something That way.  What Do I Do?

Don't stress. You will need to run the script again, but here's a tip: If you used this guide to activate using the first or second method but now get this message every time, use the third method to keep it active forever. However, a Microsoft account is required. When using Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, the third method won't work.

How to Get Started To begin, press + R to open the Command Prompt (CMD) as the administrator. And now type in cmd.exe in the box

 It should now look as something like this:

Now, press Ctrl, Shift, and Enter simultaneously. Now you ought to have the following:

6. Now, click on Yes

7. Now you have something like this:

The Commands

1. Now, type the following command: slmgr.vbs /upk

Note: this will remove your current activation key!

2. Now it will give an message, click on OK

3. And now this command: slmgr.vbs /cpky

4. It will give an message once again, and click on OK again

5. And now type this command: slmgr.vbs /ckms

6. Once again click on OK when you get a message

Edition Upgradable Check Command

Now we are going to check whether your edition has support for upgrading to the Pro edition.

1. Run the following command to check this: DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions
2. If you see Professional in the list, then you can upgrade your Windows edition to Pro for free!

Running Windows Pro installer

1. Now, copy and paste this complete command:

sc config LicenseManager start= auto & net start LicenseManager

sc config wuauserv start= auto & net start wuauserv

changepk.exe /productkey VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

exit

2. It will run an installer and you will see an message: % complete

3. Now wait until it's 100% and then you get an error (This is normal, this needs to happen)

4. When you get the error, just click Exit and then reboot your pc

5. You will now see a message that he is running updates and is installing features, just wait until its done and check info in settings, You will see that Windows 10/11 Pro is installed! (May show Windows Enterprise, but will be Windows Pro!!)

But we are not done yet, You will see that it isn't activated and that you can't change some settings, now we are going to fix that!

Getting Windows Pro to work We are going to free activate Windows Pro right now. Choose one of the methods below.  The third method is recommended, as this will activate it permanently.  You must use Windows 10 or Windows 11 and have a Microsoft account linked to your device for this. Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 do not support the third approach.

 Windows Pro (Windows 8/8.1/10/11) activation method

1. Now we are going to run some other commands to activate Windows 8/8.1/10/11 Pro

2. Press  + R

3. It looks like this again:

4. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter

5. You will get a message, just click on Yes

6. Now you will get a command prompt

7. Type the following commands one for one to activate:

slmgr /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com

slmgr /ato




Take note that this may not always work. When running slmgr /ato it does not always work, but keep trying. When it still doesn't work then, try one of the other methods below. If it was successful, you now have Windows 10/11 Pro and it activated! You can check settings to see it.

Windows Pro Activation Method 2 (Windows 8/8.1/10/11)




Method 3 for Activating Windows Pro Permanently (Windows 10/11)

Note: This method requires you to have a Microsoft account connected! This is the method most people may use as this one activates it PERMANENT.

1. Press  + R to open the Run menu.
2. Enter 'powershell' in the box of the Run menu.
3. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

1. In the PowerShell window, enter the following command and press 

1. Enter: irm https://massgrave.dev/get | iex

1. Wait until the windows for the activation tool pops up.
2. Choose the option for HWID Activation by pressing the key associated with it.
3. Wait until it completes. It might give an SKU value error, but it will complete successfully. If it doesn't try again a few times and it should work.

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