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Reactivate Windows on a University-Owned Computer

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Applies to: University-owned devices
Platform: Windows

 

Issue: Windows is no longer activated on your University-owned device

University-owned devices using the Windows operating system must communicate with the university network every 180 days to remain activated. If you have been off the university network for an extended period of time and Windows is prompting you for activation on your University-owned computer, use the instructions below to reactivate.

Solution: Connect to the campus network and manually reactivate Windows

Step 1: Connect to the campus network

Note: This step assumes you are not physically located at any of our campus locations. If you are currently on campus, you may skip to Step 2.

Follow the instructions to connect to the virtual private network using GoVPN or Pulse Secure.

Step 2: Reactivate Windows

  1. Open the Start Menu, then search for and open Command Prompt.
  2. Type the following command and then press Enter 
    slmgr /ato
  3. You should then see a message that Windows has reactivated successfully. You can now close the Command Prompt.

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