Activating Windows or Office
Activating Windows
If you see a message on your University-owned computer that your copy of Windows is not genuine, you can activate it by right-clicking on the following file and choosing "Run as Administrator". Please note, however, that you must be on the U of I network, or if you are working off-site, you need to be using VPN.
Activating MS Office
If you see a message on your University-owned computer that your copy of Microsoft Office is not genuine, you can activate it by right-clicking on the following file and choosing "Run as Administrator". Please note, however, that you must be on the U of I network, or if you are working off-site, you need to be using VPN.