# Activate Windows

> Activates Windows using either the original embedded product key or a provided product key.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capaone/application-manager/powerbricks/activate-windows/  
Product: CapaOne — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

Activates Windows using either the original embedded product key or a provided product key.

## Parameters

#### Use Original Product Key
*Required* — Default: `False`

If enabled, uses the original OEM product key from the system firmware.

#### Product Key
*Optional*

Windows product key to install and activate. Required when UseOriginalProductKey is False.

## Details

- **Category:** Provisioning
- **Brick ID:** `Windows-Activate`

## Raw JSON definition

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