For activation via the internet
- Click Start at the bottom left, click Computer on the right and select Properties. Then click Activate Windows Now.
- Once Windows detects an internet connection, select Activate Windows online now.
- Enter the Windows 7 product key you received from us to complete the activation.
For activation over the phone
- Click Start at the bottom left, click Computer on the right and select Properties. Then click Activate Windows Now.
- Select Show other activation methods.
- Enter the product key for Windows 7 that we received and then click "Next".
- Select Use automatic telephone system.