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December 14, 2025Dec 14, 2025

Open the menu, right-click Computer , and select Properties . Select Activate Windows now at the bottom of the window.

Activating Windows 7 as of 2026 is still possible through official Microsoft methods if you have a valid license key, although the operating system reached its end-of-support in January 2020.

If internet activation fails, select and choose Use the automated phone system .

If you have a genuine 25-character product key, you can activate your system using the built-in wizard or by phone. :

Enter your product key when prompted and follow the on-screen instructions. :