windows activation

[shubham8115]

my windows not activated 

i want product key

[NonSequitur777]

@shubham8115,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

Thank you for your question regarding Windows activation on your HP 255 G8 Notebook PC (Product ID: 1W9Z6AV).

If your Windows is not activated and you're asking for a product key, here’s what you need to know:

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1. No Manual Product Key Needed (If Windows Came Preinstalled):

If your HP 255 G8 originally shipped with genuine Windows 10 or 11:

• The product key is embedded in the BIOS.

• Windows should activate automatically once connected to the internet, as long as the correct edition is installed (e.g., Home, Pro, or Single Language).

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2. Check Your Activation Status:

Go to:

• Settings → System → Activation

• Look for the message:

  • ✅“Windows is activated with a digital license” — all good.

  • ❌“Windows is not activated” — check the error code (e.g., 0xC004F050 or wrong edition).

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3. Reinstall with HP Cloud Recovery Tool (If Needed):

If Windows was reinstalled incorrectly (wrong edition), or your drive was replaced, you can restore the original factory OS using HP’s official Cloud Recovery Tool.

Here’s how:

1. On a working PC, go to: https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers

2. Enter your product ID: 1W9Z6AV

3. Under Software – Recovery, download the:
   HP Cloud Recovery Tool

   (If you don’t see it, try under “Software – Utility”)

4. Or use this direct HP link: Download HP Cloud Recovery Tool (SoftPaq SP144008)

5. Run the tool, enter your device’s serial number, and follow the steps to create a recovery USB (16 GB or larger).

6. Note: This process will erase the internal storage. Be sure to back up any personal files before starting.

Once restored, Windows will auto-activate using the digital license stored in your system’s firmware.

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4. Still Not Activated?

If the above steps don’t work:

• Call HP India Support: https://www.hp.com/in-en/shop/contact-us?msockid=022a6a58a6f76af63da67c59a7a96bdb

• Or visit: https://support.hp.com/in-en/contact

They can help confirm your system’s warranty and digital license status.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777