1. Introduction

This document provides a troubleshooting guide for activating Windows on HGD-200 & HGS-200 PC when the activation has expired or has not been applied.

2. Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have the following:

• A smartphone with USB tethering capability
• A USB A to C cable to connect the PC and smartphone (for Android devices)
• A USB keyboard and mouse
• The product key (located on the back of the PC device; take a photo or note it down)

3. Enabling USB Tethering

1. Connect the PC to the smartphone using a USB A to C cable.
2. On the smartphone, enable USB tethering:
   • Settings → Network & Internet → Hotspot & tethering → USB tethering (Turn ON)
3. Verify the PC is connected to the internet:
   • If the internet is not connected, check the tethering settings.
   • If the internet is connected, proceed to the activation process.

4. Entering the Product Key and Activating Windows

4.1 Running Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Press the Windows Key on the keyboard and type CMD.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.

4.2 Entering the Product Key

1. In the command window, type the following command and press Enter:
   bash

   slmgr /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

   
   • Replace XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with the actual product key.
2. If the product key is installed successfully, a confirmation message will appear. Click OK.

4.3 Activating Windows

1. In the same Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
   bash

    
2. If activation is successful, a confirmation message will appear. Click OK.

5. Verifying Windows Activation Status

1. Open the Command Prompt (Admin) again.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
   bash

    

   slmgr /dlv
3. A window will appear displaying license details.
   • If "Licensed" is shown, Windows activation was successful.
4. Once confirmed, the PC is ready for use.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Ensure the PC is connected to the internet via USB tethering before activation.
• Always use Administrator privileges when running Command Prompt.
• Double-check the product key before entering it.
• If activation fails, verify the product key and internet connection, then retry the process.