====== Activating Windows ======
This page describes how to re-activate Windows if you receive a message saying the license is about to expire on a UT-owned system. Or, if you see a message that says it can't be activated because you don't have a valid digital license or product key. If these steps do not resolve your issue, please contact [[:start|our office]].

{{ :windowslicense.jpg?nolink&400 |}}

<note important>Ensure that your system is either connected a campus wired network, connected to Eduroam WiFi, or [[knowledge-base:general:remote-access:rdp|VPN]] if away from campus.</note>

===== Windows 10 =====
  * Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation
  * Click on the //**Troubleshoot**// link to launch the //**Windows Activation Troubleshooting Wizard**//.
{{:windowslicense2.jpg?nolink&500|}}
  * Click //**Activate Windows**// to reactivate.
{{:windowslicense3.jpg?nolink&600|}}
  * Click //**Next**//.
{{:windowslicense4.jpg?nolink&600|}}
  * Click //**Close**//.
{{:windowslicense5.jpg?nolink&600|}}