windows-powershell-activate.md

Activate Windows with PowerShell

This method demonstrates how to activate Windows using PowerShell in administrator mode.

Steps to Activate Windows:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator:

   • Press Win + S, type "PowerShell," then right-click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

2. Run the following command:

   irm https://get.activated.win | iex

   • irm is short for Invoke-RestMethod, which fetches the script from the given URL.
   • iex is short for Invoke-Expression, which executes the fetched script.

3. Press 1 on your keyboard to select HWID Activation (Permanent Windows activation).

4. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the process to complete.

5. Restart your PC after activation to apply the changes.

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Notes:

• Ensure you have a stable internet connection while running the command.
• This method requires administrative privileges to function.
• Always verify the source of scripts before executing them to ensure they are safe and trustworthy.