During the setupof a Windows 10 computer, you may need to activate the software with Microsoft. The procedure below can be used to perform the activation if the computer is not connected to the Internet.
ENVIRONMENT
Windows 10
PROCEDURE
PressWindows key + X,clickRun, and then type:slui.exe 4
Press the ENTERkey.
Select your Countryfrom the list.
Choose the Phone Activationoption. The tool provides the Microsoft phone number and the installation ID. Have your activation key available.
Stay on the phone (do not select/press any options) and wait for a person to help you with activation.
Explain your problem clearly to the support person.
Online: When you begin activation, Windows will try to use your internet connection to activate online. If you have problems activating online or don't have an internet connection, you can activate by phone.
If you are installing Windows on a new device or motherboard for the first time and you do not have a product key, select I don't have a product key during the installation setup screens. When prompted, enter the Microsoft account you want to use to purchase a digital license for this device.
If connecting to the internet isn't possible for some reason, you'll need to bypass the "Let's connect to a network" screen. While on that screen, press Shift+F10 to launch Command Prompt.Then, type OOBE\BYPASSNRO press Enter. Alternatively, you can bypass the internet requirement through Task Manager.
Can I reinstall Windows 10 without an internet connection? Yes, you can reinstall Windows 10 without an internet connection. However, having an internet connection is beneficial as it allows Windows to download the latest updates during the installation process, ensuring your system is up to date.
Putting it all together, the command "wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey" is used to retrieve the original product key used to activate Windows. It queries the "SoftwareLicensingService" WMI class and specifically requests the "OA3xOriginalProductKey" property.
For Windows 10 and Windows 11 Pro edition users, you can perform Windows 11 setup without the Internet by selecting the "I don't have Internet" option to create a local user account and finish the setup.
Press Windows + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu that appears. Accept the UAC prompt. Type net user USERNAME PASSWORD /add with USERNAME replaced by the desired user name and PASSWORD replaced with the user's initial password. (If you want spaces in the password, enclose it in quotes.)
Microsoft allows you to download the Windows 10 installation kit without requiring a product key. You can use the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive or DVD with Windows 10, and then install it on your computer or virtual machine.
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