Mar 31, 2022 · Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it. A digital license (called a digital entitlement …

Jan 2, 2022 · Using a generic key can be helpful if you wanted to install or upgrade to a specific Windows 10/11 edition for evaluation or testing on a PC or virtual machine, or just don't have a digital …

Apr 16, 2023 · A digital license (called a digital entitlement in Windows 11) is a method of activation in Windows 11 that doesn't require you to enter a product key. Digital licenses are associated with your …

Mar 31, 2022 · Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it. A digital license (called a digital entitlement …

Apr 5, 2024 · What happens, when I try to activate a newly installed Windows 11 or a machine with Windows 11 Home on it, with a Windows 10 Pro activation code?

Apr 1, 2022 · Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

Jul 27, 2025 · Solved Windows 11 Pro x64 occasionally prompts for activation, after almost 2 years of service!?

Dec 6, 2022 · Have you typed the key during installation? If you haven't you must go to Settings, System, Activate and then click on Change key. If the key has reached its maximum activation limit, …

Sep 22, 2025 · Try the "generic" Windows 11 product key (that matches your installed version), then re-run the activation troubleshooter.

Jan 5, 2026 · Activation issue Hi guys I have an activation issue. I have a client's PC with Windows 11 Pro installed. The PC died so I took out a hard drive and installed it into a replacement (used) PC. …