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My Profile Log Out. Join Discussion. Add Your Comment. With rollout of 21H2, Microsoft moves Windows 10 to annual updates Windows Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows Step-by-step Windows Enterprise Software. Being a Windows Insider and upgrading to the newest Windows 10 Insider Preview build on an eligible device that was running an activated earlier version of Windows and Windows 10 Preview.
A digital license will be given to your device for Windows 10 based on the valid product key you entered. If you don't have a digital license or a product key, you can purchase a Windows 10 digital license after installation finishes. If you have a digital license for your device, you can reinstall the same edition of Windows 10 on this device without entering a product key.
Make sure that Windows 10 is activated before you try to reinstall it. For more info about how to create installation media to reinstall Windows 10, go to the Microsoft software download website. When creating installation media, make sure to choose the edition of Windows 10 that matches the edition already installed on your device.
Windows 10 will automatically activate online after the installation is complete. When you make a significant hardware change to your device, such as replacing the motherboard, Windows 10 might no longer be activated. If you have a product key, then you can use Change product key to activate Windows 10 in each of the following scenarios. For example, you'll need a valid product key to install and activate Windows 10 Pro on a device that had Windows 10 Home installed.
After the installation is complete, Windows 10 will automatically be activated online. Note: In some cases, you might need to enter the Windows 10 product key that either came with the device packaging, was included as a card, or that appears on the Certificate of Authenticity COA attached to the device. If you don't have a Windows 10 product key, you'll have the option to buy one during installation. When you buy a refurbished device running Windows 10, you'll need to activate Windows using the product key on the Certificate of Authenticity COA that's attached to your device.
Check to see which edition you purchased, Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. Note: If you're reinstalling Windows 10 Insider Preview, and the same edition of Windows 10 or Windows 10 Insider Preview builds newer than was already activated on your device, your digital license will automatically activate Windows.
Windows 11 Windows 10 More Checking your activation status You'll first want to find out if your Windows 11 is activated and linked to your Microsoft account. Check activation status in Settings You'll see one of these activation status messages on the Activation page: Activation status Description Windows is activated You are activated. Microsoft account is not linked. Windows is activated with a digital license You are activated. Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account You are activated.
Your Microsoft account is already linked to your digital license. Windows is not activated You are not activated. You will see an error message explaining the failure.
You might need to purchase Windows 11 to activate. If you need to purchase a license for your device, see "Purchase a Windows 11 license. To link your Microsoft account, follow these instructions: Sign in as an administrator to add your Microsoft account. Go to your info in Settings Confirm that the administrator account is also your Microsoft account by checking to see if an email address is displayed above Administrator. What activation method do I use, a digital license or a product key?
Your activation method depends on how you got your copy of Windows If you got Windows 11 by Activation method Upgrading to Windows 11 for free from an eligible device running a genuine copy of Windows 11, Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Buying a Windows 11 Pro upgrade from the Microsoft Store app and successfully activated Windows 11 Digital license When purchasing from Microsoft Store, a confirmation email was sent to confirm the purchase. Being a Windows Insider and upgrading to the newest Windows 11 Insider Preview build on an eligible device that was running an activated earlier version of Windows and Windows 11 Preview Digital license The email address that you used for your Windows Insider login will likely be the MSA containing your digital license.
Buying genuine Windows 11 from the Microsoft Store app Digital license When purchasing from Microsoft Store, a confirmation email was sent to confirm the purchase. Buying a box copy of Windows 11 from an authorized retailer Product key Find your product key on a label inside the Windows 11 box. Buying a new or refurbished device running Windows 11 Product key Your product key is preinstalled on your device, included with the device packaging, or included as a card or on the Certificate of Authenticity COA attached to the device.
If you bought a refurbished PC, the refurbisher, not Microsoft, must provide you a product key. Buying from the Microsoft Store online Product key Find your product key in the confirmation email that contains the order history.
Here's how: Select the Start button. Select Go to Store. This opens the Microsoft Store app where you can purchase a Windows 11 digital license. Download Windows 10 Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. To get started, click Update now. Update now Privacy. Create Windows 10 installation media To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows Download tool now Privacy.
Select Download tool , and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept. On the What do you want to do? Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license.
Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps , or Keep personal files only , or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade.
It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply. Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download. System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows Technology News Security news Gadgets Guide. Sign in. Forgot your password?
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