: If it doesn't activate automatically, you can use the command prompt to find it:
Copy and paste the activation script code (often found in reputable tech forums or GitHub repositories specialized in Windows scripts). Click . Name the file activate.bat (the .bat extension is crucial). Right-click the file and select Run as Administrator . activate windows 8.1 pro build 9600 without product key
Installation proceeds without key entry, but after the first boot, Windows will still require activation. You have merely postponed the inevitable. The grace period starts ticking immediately. : If it doesn't activate automatically, you can