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This is a full version of Windows We recommend you back up your files before installing. Apps and features may vary by market. Select the Start button. Digital licenses are associated with your hardware and linked to your Microsoft account, so there's nothing you need to find on your PC.

You're all set once your PC is connected to the internet and you log in to your Microsoft account. When you sign in with your Microsoft account and connect to the internet, you will be activated. If you have a digital license for your device, you can reinstall the same edition of Windows 11 on this device without entering a product key. Make sure that Windows 11 is activated before you try to reinstall it. Your Microsoft account is not linked to your digital license.

Follow instructions for Linking your Microsoft account. If your digital license is not linked to your Microsoft account, follow the steps under Checking your Activation status, Linking your Microsoft account. Once you have your account linked, then you can run setup to reinstall Windows For more info about how to create installation media to reinstall Windows 11, go to the Microsoft software download website.

When creating installation media, make sure to choose the edition of Windows 11 that matches the edition already installed on your device. Windows 11 will automatically activate online after the installation is complete. If you linked your digital license with your Microsoft account, be sure to sign in to the Microsoft account that is linked to the digital license. When you make a significant hardware change to your device, such as replacing the motherboard, Windows 11 might no longer be activated.

Make sure you associate your Microsoft account to your digital license to prepare for hardware changes. The association enables you to reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter if you make a significant hardware change later. For more info, see Reactivating Windows after a hardware change. During installation, you'll be prompted to enter a product key. Change product key in Settings. To locate your product key, see the product key table in Activation methods, What activation method do I use, a digital license or a product key?

Note: Microsoft only keeps a record of product keys if you purchased from the Microsoft online store. You can find out if you purchased from Microsoft in your Microsoft account Order history. For more help, see Find your Windows product key. If you have a product key, then you can use Change product key to activate Windows 11 in each of the following scenarios. Below is supplemental information that might help you with activation:.

For example, you'll need a valid product key to install and activate Windows 11 Pro on a device that had Windows 11 Home installed. After the installation is complete, Windows 11 will automatically be activated online. Note: In some cases, you might need to enter the Windows 11 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 11 product key, you'll have the option to buy one during installation. When you buy a refurbished device running Windows 11, you'll need to activate Windows using the product key on the Certificate of Authenticity COA that's attached to your device. If your original hardware manufacturer OEM changed the motherboard for you, your PC should reactivate automatically. Follow these steps to get activated. Note: To remove the gray coating that conceals the product key, gently scratch it off using a coin or your fingernail.

Type in the product key found on the COA and follow the instructions. When you type in your product key, you will have an activated edition of Windows If you finished setup and did not enter your product key, you can still enter your product key. Otherwise you can enter your product key during installation of Windows. For more info, see Reactivating Windows 11 after a hardware change. Check to see which edition you purchased, Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro.

Check your Windows edition in Settings. Join Windows Insider Program. Note: If you're reinstalling Windows 11 Insider Preview, and the same edition of Windows 11 or Windows 11 Insider Preview builds newer than was already activated on your device, your digital license will automatically activate Windows.

If you need help finding your product key, see Find your Windows product key. Add to Cart. Compare Compare. Overview Tech Specs Reviews. Windows 10 Pro. Right for business Join your Domain. You can connect to your business or school Domain or Azure Active Directory to use network files, servers, printer and more.

Enhanced encryption. Get additional security with BitLocker to help protect your data with encryption and security management. Remote log-in. Windows 10 enables you to log in with Remote Desktop to sign in and use your Pro PC while at home or on the road. Virtual machines. Create and run virtual machines with Hyper-V so you can run more than one operating system at the same time on the same PC. Your apps in the Store. Windows 10 lets you create your own private app section in the Windows Store for convenient access to company applications.

At the top of the Activation page, you see your edition: either Home or Pro. Open Activation settings. Important: The following steps apply only to devices currently running an activated copy of Windows 11 Home. For more info, see Activate Windows. First, check if you have a Windows Pro product key. For more info, see Find your Windows product key.

Then, follow the steps that apply to your product key scenario. Select Change product key , and then enter the character Windows 11 Pro product key.

Under Upgrade your edition of Windows , select Open Store.