Important: First, try the internet activation method recommended by Microsoft. If this is unsuccessful, please follow the steps in this guide.
Step 1
In the Microsoft Activation Wizard, select “I want to activate the software by telephone” and click “Next.”
Step 2
Again, in the Activation Wizard, choose “I want to activate the software by telephone” and click “Next.”
Step 3
Then select your country or region from the list.
Step 4
Call the phone number provided and follow these steps:
- The system will ask what you want to activate – choose Option 3.
- Then press Option 1.
- Enter your Installation ID from Step 2 using your phone’s keypad.
- When asked how many computers this product key is installed on, answer 0.
- The system will then give you a Confirmation ID. Enter this into fields A–H.
Step 5
After entering the Confirmation ID into fields A–H in Step 3, click “Next” to successfully activate your product.