Generic keys are provided by software manufacturers (like Microsoft) to allow for the installation of software or for use in specific deployment environments.
When you purchase a software license, you receive a unique product key. During installation, the software sends this key, along with a unique hardware signature from your computer, to the developer’s activation server. If the key is valid and has not exceeded its installation limit, the server sends back a digital certificate that unlocks the software. how to activate any software without product key