How to Turn Off Windows Activation Messages in Windows 8

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: December 5, 2019

This wikiHow teaches you how to disable desktop pop-up menus that tell you to "Activate Windows" in the Windows 8 trial version.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Disabling Security Messages Manually

1
Search for your PC's Action Center. You can do this in a couple of different ways:
- Click the white notification flag in the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Type "Action Center" into the Start menu search bar.
2
Click Open Action Center. If you used a Start menu search to find the Action Center, this option will simply say Action Center.^{[1]
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3
Click Change Action Center settings. It's on the left side of your screen.
4
Click the box next to "Windows Activation". This is under the "Security Messages" section. Clicking this box should un-check it, thereby removing activation messages.
- Although this method will work for some users, the Windows Activation box is usually greyed-out and, thus, unclickable. If this is the case, you'll need to use an Object Enabler program like Winabler to unlock the button.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Using Winabler to Disable Security Messages

1
Open the Winabler webpage. Winabler is a tool that allows you to force greyed-out (unclickable) buttons to allow you to click them.
2
Click HERE to the left of a "Standard Installation" Winabler version. This will be either the 1625 KB or the 1723 KB version of Winabler.
- The other versions of Winabler on this page require additional setup, so stick to the standard installation versions.
3
Double-click the Winabler set-up program. This should be on your desktop (or wherever your default save location is).
- You may need to verify that you wish to proceed with this program by clicking Yes.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions. While setting up Winabler, you'll need to do the following:
- Agree to the terms of use.
- Select an install location.
5
Open the Action Center settings menu if it isn't already open. While you're waiting for Winabler to finish installing, you'll want to navigate to the greyed-out Windows Activation box if you don't still have the menu open.
6
Open Winabler. Do so by double-clicking the Winabler icon--it should be in the location you chose during setup.
- Winabler installs to your desktop by default.
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Click and drag the Winabler crosshairs onto the Windows Activation box. Doing so should unlock the button.
- The button may appear grey, but you should be able to click it after dropping the crosshairs onto it.
- If the box remains unclickable, try checking the Repeatedly enable objects that continually disable themselves box in the Winabler window and trying again.
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Uncheck the Windows Activation box.
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Click OK. Doing so will save your settings and prevent the Windows 8 activation messages from popping up.
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Consider Activating Windows 8. The only long-term fix for those pesky Windows activation messages is to verify your version of Windows 8.

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Community Q&A

Question

Why doesn't my Windows activation appear?

Community Answer

There can be many problems: Maybe your Windows has already been activated. Or, maybe you have already done a work with a winactivator.
Question

How do I download Windows 10 if I already have Windows 8 Pro?

Community Answer

First download Windows 9, then download Windows 10 from the Windows website.
Question

The checkboxes for "Windows activation" and "Microsoft account" are both greyed out, and I cannot access them. What can I do?

Community Answer

See if there is any way to force quit. You may need to visit a YouTube video on how to do so though.

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Warnings

Disabling activation reminders will not cancel the activation deadline.

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References

↑ http://webtrickz.com/turn-off-activate-windows-now-notification-in-windows-8/

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 270,476 times.

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Updated: December 5, 2019

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Categories: Windows 8

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