In addition, to deinstall or reinstall another Windows version you might need a Windows 7 product key or Windows 8 product key. You have a volume licensing contract or MSDN subscription.You’ve got a digital version of the operating system from an authorized dealer.You’ve purchased the disc-based Windows 10 version.In the following situations it may be necessary to retrieve the Windows 10 product key: If you’ve purchased a digital license, you may be able to view the Windows 10 license and get a product key afterwards. You purchase an operating system via the Microsoft Store.You upgrade Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10.You purchased a new PC with a Windows operating system.Even when you’re reinstalling Windows 10, the system detects the license automatically. The operating system can be activated via your Microsoft account. Digital licenses allow for the simple installation of an operating system without requiring a bootable device. Make sure you’re signed in with your Microsoft account to purchase Windows 10 ProĪfter you confirm your purchase, you’ll be prompted to install Windows 10 Pro and restart your PC. You’ll then be running Windows 10 Pro.With the launch of Windows 10, product keys have become less important because Microsoft launched digital licenses in 2016. Under Upgrade your edition of Windows, select Go to the Store If you don't have a Windows 10 Pro product key Select Next to start the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Under Upgrade your edition of Windows, select Change product key.Įnter the 25-character Windows 10 Pro product key.
Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Activation. Then, follow the steps that apply to your product key scenario. For more info, see Find your Windows product key. For more info, see Activate Windows.įirst, check if you have a Windows Pro product key. If you’re not activated, we recommend you activate Windows 10 Home first. Important: The following steps apply only to devices currently running an activated copy of Windows 10 Home. Make sure you’re signed in with your Microsoft account to purchase Windows 11 ProĪfter you confirm your purchase, you’ll be prompted to install Windows 11 Pro and restart your PC. You’ll then be running Windows 11 Pro. Under Upgrade your edition of Windows, select Open Store If you don't have a Windows 11 Pro product key Select Next to start the upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character Windows 11 Pro product key. Select Start > Settings > System > Activation.
If you’re not activated, we recommend you activate Windows 11 Home first. Important: The following steps apply only to devices currently running an activated copy of Windows 11 Home.
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