Hey, tech explorers! 👋
Whether you're setting up a fresh laptop, troubleshooting your PC, or just curious about what your system is running, here’s your all-in-one guide to activating Windows, checking for SSD vs. HDD, and verifying if your copy is genuine.
No rocket science. Just copy, paste, and click. Let's go! 🚀
✅ 1. Windows Activation (The Easy Way)
Tired of that annoying "Activate Windows" watermark? Here's the cleanest trick in the book:
🔹 Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator
🔹 Run this command:
⚡ It’s safe and fast and automates the activation process for most Windows versions.
🔐 Want even more options?
Check this powerful activator resource:
💿 2. Is My Storage SSD or HDD?
Speed matters! To check whether you're using an SSD or HDD:
🔍 Hit Win + R and type:
A new window opens showing your drives. Look at the "Media type" — it’ll say Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. ✨
🧾 3. Is My Windows Genuine or Not?
Let’s find out if your system is running a genuine licensed copy of Windows.
🔍 Hit Win + R again and type:
🖥️ A small window will pop up showing your license status. If it says "Licensed" or shows a product key channel like Retail or OEM, you're good to go!
🛠️ Bonus Tips & Handy Tools
Here are a few more tools I personally use and recommend:
🔧 Windows Repair Toolbox
Lightweight toolkit with multiple repair and diagnostic tools.
👉 Download here
🔍 WinDirStat – visualize what’s taking space on your drive
👉 Get it here
📦 Ninite – install essential software in one click (Chrome, Zoom, VLC, etc.)
👉 Use it here
🙋 Got Questions?
Feel free to message me if you’re confused at any step. These tools and commands can save hours of tech struggle — trust me, I’ve been there.
If this helped, share it with your friends who are still suffering with unactivated Windows or slow PCs. 😄
Lovedev Sharma
Undergraduate Student
BA (English Studies) & B.Ed. (TESOL)
Kathmandu University, School of Education
📧 Email: l@lovedev.com.np
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