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| Type | Description | Activation Method | |------|-------------|------------------| | | No product key needed; tied to hardware + Microsoft account. | Automatic via internet | | Retail Key | Purchased key; can be transferred to another PC. | Enter key during setup or in Settings | | OEM Key | Pre-installed on new PCs; tied to motherboard permanently. | Auto-activated by manufacturer | | Volume License | For businesses (KMS / MAK). | Internal KMS server or MAK key |

The service takes a unique "snapshot" of your PC’s components (primarily the motherboard) and stores this identifier on Microsoft's activation servers. Windows 10 Activation Service

It checks this ID against its database. If that hardware has been previously activated, the service grants a "digital license," allowing Windows to activate automatically without requiring a manual product key entry. | Type | Description | Activation Method |

The activation service requires outbound HTTPS (port 443) to specific Microsoft domains. | Auto-activated by manufacturer | | Volume License