Troubleshooting Activation Issues with MSDT PassKey in Windows 10

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Microsoft's System Diagnose Tool (MSDT) is a powerful troubleshooting tool that comes pre-installed on Windows operating systems, including Windows 10. One of its many uses is to resolve activation issues caused by invalid or missing product keys.

In this article, we will walk you through the process of using MSDT to troubleshoot and fix problems related to your Windows 10 passkey (formerly known as Product Key).

Step-by-Step Guide

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### Step 1: Open the Start Menu

To begin troubleshooting with MSDT, first open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of your screen.

### Step 2: Search for 'msdt'

In the search bar at the top of the Start window, type 'msdt' and press Enter to start searching. When you see 'Microsoft Diagnoser & Fixer' appear among the results, click on it once with your mouse or trackpad.

### Step 3: Run MSDT

When the Microsoft Diagnoser & Fixer (MSDT) window opens, under the section labeled 'What do you want to do?', select either 'Troubleshoot my PC' if you're not sure what's causing the issue, or choose 'Windows Update' and then click on 'Check for updates' before proceeding with troubleshooting.

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Once you've chosen a troubleshooter, follow the prompts provided by MSDT until it asks which type of problem you are experiencing. Choose either 'Other problems', followed by selecting whether your computer is running normally or if there's an issue (which should be selected in this case). Click on Next to continue.

### Step 4: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

On the next screen, under the section labeled 'Which type of troubleshooters do you want to run?', checkmark both boxes next to:

1. "Apply repairs automatically"

2. "Also try troubleshooting for problems with hardware devices (requires a restart)"

Then click on Next.

### Step 5: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

When prompted, select 'Yes' when asked if you're sure that the troubleshooters have found any issues with your computer's hardware. Clicking Yes will begin running the Hardware & Sound troubleshooting tool, which may take several seconds to complete.

### Step 6: Restart Your Computer (if Prompted)

Once this process is finished, MSDT should display a message stating 'The following changes were made:

* The problem with Windows activation was resolved.

* You need to restart your computer.'

If you see these two items listed under the section labeled 'Changes,' click on Yes when prompted to restart your PC.

### Step 7: Activate Your Copy of Windows

After restarting, follow the prompts provided by MSDT until it asks for a product key. Enter the valid Product Key (formerly known as Passkey) that came with your copy of Windows or was supplied to you via email during activation and click Next several times until you reach 'Finish' at which point you should see an Activation Successful message.

Troubleshooting Tips

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If, after following these steps, you still encounter issues activating your copy of Windows 10 using MSDT Pass

1. Ensure that the correct version of Windows is installed on your computer (32-bit or x64).

2. Check if any third-party antivirus software is currently running in the background and temporarily disable it before attempting activation again.

3. If none of these suggestions work, you may need to contact Microsoft directly for further assistance.

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In conclusion, using MSDT PassKey can be a straightforward process when done correctly. By following each step carefully and patiently waiting for each troubleshooter to complete its task without interrupting or closing any windows mid-way through the activation process should resolve most common problems related to Windows 10 passkey (formerly Product Key) issues on your computer.

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