Without a visit to the DMV

You will constantly get reminders to activate Windows if Microsoft cannot certify the validity of your Windows license or if it expires. This is probably one of the worst types of interruptions you can encounter on a Windows PC.

You may also get activation reminders if your Windows license is not genuine or if you have an incompatible version of Windows installed on your PC. For example, let's say your PC came with Windows 10 Home out of the box. Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro could cause activation issues, such as the message, "Your Windows license will expire soon."

In some cases, restarting your Windows PC should fix the issue. If the prompt continues to appear, downgrade your device to the previously installed Windows 10 or try the troubleshooting techniques below.