While you can download Windows 10 freely from Microsoft and install it on any computer at no cost, doing so does not activate the operating system.
See our Windows 10 activation FAQ for more information. We explain what Windows activation means and how you can remove the 'activate Windows' watermark in Windows 10.īefore we proceed, let's first briefly explain what Windows activation is. And it can get in the way of what you're working on.
Seeing the Activate Windows watermark in the corner of your Windows 10 desktop? While it's a minor annoyance, this can sometimes appear even if you've activated Windows properly.
