From 262ffd9462689f0e760156cb8019bb5952bc5551 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Michael H.G. Schmidt" Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2022 21:49:13 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] . --- disable-activation.md | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+) create mode 100644 disable-activation.md diff --git a/disable-activation.md b/disable-activation.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a4b4db9 --- /dev/null +++ b/disable-activation.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +To disable the activation notification message in Windows, you can try the following steps: + +Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog and type: + +```dos +slmgr.vbs /upk + +``` +and press Enter. This command will uninstall the product key from the system, which will prevent the activation notification message from appearing. + +Keep in mind that uninstalling the product key may also disable certain features of the operating system, depending on the version you are using. This method is not supported by Microsoft and may not provide the full functionality of the operating system. + +If you are having difficulty activating your copy of the operating system, it is recommended to contact Microsoft support for assistance. + +Alternatively, you may be able to disable the activation notification message by using a registry editor to modify the registry settings. However, modifying the registry can be risky and may cause problems with the operating system if not done carefully. It is recommended to create a backup of the registry before making any changes. + +To disable the activation notification message using the registry, follow these steps: + +- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. +- Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. +- Navigate to the following key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update" +- Double-click on the AutoUpdate value on the right side of the window. +- Change the value to "0" and click OK. + +This should disable the activation notification message. However, again, it is not recommended to disable the activation feature, as it is an important part of the licensing agreement for the use of the operating system. Disabling the activation feature may result in the operating system becoming unstable or unreliable, and may also make it more vulnerable to security