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In this post, you will learn how to activate Windows 11 using multiple methods. We will look at different ways to activate Windows 11, check the activation status of Windows 11 and much more. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and has not been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.
Genuine Windows is provided by Microsoft and trusted partners, with the assurance of reliable, ongoing support and the latest updates. After you activate Windows with the product key, Microsoft recommends that you link Windows to your Microsoft account. By linking your Microsoft account to your digital license, you can reactivate Windows with the activation troubleshooter when you make a major hardware change.
If you use Windows 11 without activation, you may face certain feature and functionality limitations. Activating Windows 11 is essential to get the most out of your device. This is because it ensures that you have access to all the features and functionality offered by the operating system. Here’s how to activate Windows 11. If you want to know more information about this visit official Microsoft support site.
Activate Windows 11 after hardware change
After you make significant hardware changes to the computer (replacing the motherboard, processor and memory), the installation may lose its activation because it thinks this is a new computer. However, you can use the activation troubleshooter to reactivate for free. Use these steps to reactivate Windows 11 after a hardware change:
- Open Settings on Windows 11.
- Click on System.
- Click the Activation tab.
- Click the Activation state setting (if applicable).
- Click the Troubleshoot button next to the “Windows reported that no product key was found on your device. Error code: 0xC004F213.”
- Click the “I changed hardware on this device recently” option.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.
- Select the computer from the list to reactivate Windows 11.
- Click the Activate button.
Activate Windows 11 from installation setup
- Start the PC with the Windows 11 USB flash drive.
- Press any key to continue.
- Click the Next button.
- Click the “Install now” button.
- On the “Activate Windows” page, enter the current 25-digit product key for the edition of Windows 11. (Yes, you can use a Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11.)
- Click the Next button to verify the license.
- Continue with the on-screen directions to complete the installation.
Activate Windows 11 from Settings
- Open Settings.
- Click on System.
- Click the Activation tab.
- Click the Activation state setting (if applicable).
- Click the Change button in the “Change product key” setting.
- Type the 25-digit activation product key for the edition of Windows 11. (Yes, you can use a Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11.)
- Click the Next button.
- (Optional) Click the Open Store button to open the Microsoft Store.
- Click the Buy button to purchase an activation key.
- Continue with the on-screen directions to complete the license purchase and activate Windows 11 (if applicable).
About Windows 11
Jerry Nixon, a senior software development engineer at Microsoft, stated at the 2015 Ignite conference that version 10 is the last of Windows. What he said convinced many that doing an upgrade at that time was a wise decision. Six years went by, it’s already 2021, Microsoft is going to release the stable release of Windows 11 after publishing the insider preview build.
What is going on? Is it a business ploy? I’m not sure, but I think a free upgrade offer for a newer version of Windows is quite attractive. Note, however, that the hardware specifications for the new Windows are much higher than the old one. So you have to check first whether your machine can handle it or not.
Should you upgrade your Windows to version 11
In general, Windows 11 contains many changes in the user interface. The new features are cool, but not ready, so they are not attractive enough for most Windows 10 users, especially those who need a stable system. I think you should wait for the big release before deciding whether to use it. However, if you just want to try the new Windows, just go for it, using a virtual machine is recommended in this case.