Activate Windows 8 by phone

If the activation of Windows 8 does not work over the Internet, you can also activate the operating system by phone. We'll show you how it's done.

Windows 8: Activation over the phone

1. Press the "Windows" and "R" keys simultaneously so that the "Execute" command opens.
2. Enter "slui 4" there and confirm with "OK".
3. Select Germany as your region and click on "Next" at the bottom right.
4. Then call one of the two phone numbers displayed. The number above is free of charge from both the fixed and the mobile network.
5. When you are called, a computer voice prompts you to enter the digits below using the keys on your telephone.
6. When all 63 digits have been entered, you will receive a confirmation and can end the call. Windows is then activated.

This article explains how to automatically log in with your Microsoft account in Windows 8.