Final answer:
The command to force an online activation of Windows is 'slmgr.vbs -ato', which requires running the Command Prompt as an administrator.
Step-by-step explanation:
The command to force Windows to attempt an online activation is slmgr.vbs -ato. This command is part of Windows Software Licensing Management Tool, and it's used to activate your Windows installation with Microsoft's servers. To run this command, you will need to open an elevated command prompt (Run as administrator).
Here's a step-by-step process:
- Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the Start menu.
- Type in 'CMD'.
- Right-click on 'Command Prompt' and select 'Run as administrator'.
- Type in slmgr.vbs -ato and press Enter.
After executing this command, Windows will contact the Microsoft activation servers and attempt to validate your copy of Windows. If the process is successful, a window will pop up informing you that your copy of Windows has been successfully activated.