To forcefully change the Windows product key via the Command Prompt (CMD), you can use the Software Licensing Management Tool (slmgr). Follow these steps carefully:
Steps to Change Windows Product Key via CMD
Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
Press Windows + S, type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
Enter the New Product Key:
Run the following command:
slmgr.vbs /ipk <Your-New-Product-Key>
Replace <Your-New-Product-Key> with your actual Windows product key (e.g., XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX).
Example:
slmgr.vbs /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
Activate the New Key:
After entering the product key, activate it using this command:
slmgr.vbs /ato
Check the Activation Status (Optional):
To verify if Windows is activated, use:
slmgr.vbs /dli
For a more detailed report, use:
slmgr.vbs /dlv
Restart the System (Optional):
In most cases, restarting isn’t required, but it’s good to reboot if you encounter issues.
Force Key Change If Issues Persist
If the above commands don’t work, you can reset the current product key and try again:
Uninstall the Current Product Key:
slmgr.vbs /upk
Clear the License Information from the Registry:
slmgr.vbs /cpky
Re-enter the New Product Key:
slmgr.vbs /ipk <Your-New-Product-Key>
Activate the New Key:
slmgr.vbs /ato
Troubleshooting
Error: Product Key Not Valid:
Ensure the key matches your Windows edition (e.g., Home, Pro, Enterprise).
Check the key validity with Microsoft.
Key Blocked by Microsoft:
Contact Microsoft Support for assistance if you suspect the key is legitimate but blocked.
Permission Issues:
Ensure CMD is run as an administrator.
Let me know if you encounter specific errors or need further assistance!