Official Installation Guides
Step-by-step instructions for downloading, deploying, and activating your genuine software from official vendor servers.
Activation Instructions
All product keys provisioned by Sorted Keys LLC are genuine retail or enterprise licenses. To guarantee the security and architectural integrity of your software, we require all customers to download installation media directly from Microsoft’s official portals.
Microsoft Office (PC & Mac)
Follow these steps to link your Office product key to your Microsoft account and initiate the download.
Go to the Official Setup Page
Navigate to Microsoft’s official software setup portal. You will need to sign in with your existing Microsoft Account (or create a new one).
Go to setup.office.comEnter Your Product Key
Enter the 25-character product key you received in your secure delivery email from Sorted Keys LLC. Select your required region and language.
Download and Install
Once the key is securely bound to your account, click “Next” and then “Download.” Run the downloaded executable file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Your software will activate automatically via Microsoft’s servers.
Windows 11 & Windows 10
Follow these steps if you need to construct bootable media or activate an existing OS installation.
Download the Media Creation Tool (If needed)
If you are deploying Windows from scratch, download the official Media Creation Tool directly from Microsoft to compile a bootable USB drive.
Official Windows Download PortalActivate During Installation
If you are executing a fresh installation, the setup process will prompt you to enter your product key. Enter the 25-character key provisioned in your email.
Activate an Existing Installation
If Windows is currently installed but inactive, navigate to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation (or System > Activation in Windows 11). Click “Change product key,” input your new license, and click “Next” to authenticate online.
Windows Server
For IT administrators deploying Windows Server Standard or Datacenter editions.
Download Evaluation Media
Acquire the official ISO image directly from the Microsoft Evaluation Center.
Microsoft Evaluation CenterConvert and Activate
If you installed an Evaluation version, you must convert the OS to a full retail version using the DISM tool in an elevated Command Prompt before your retail key will be accepted. Execute the following syntax:
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula
Genuine Retail Activation
Because Sorted Keys LLC provisions exclusively genuine licensing, all activation protocols are handled securely and directly through Microsoft’s online authentication servers. You will never be instructed to utilize third-party activation scripts or telephone bypasses.
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