At times, it could be possible that even after downloading the Windows 11 ISO file from the official Microsoft website, you might still see the Windows isn’t Activated message. This can be a bit annoying, especially when you have the watermark on the desktop, as well as being locked to a ton of customization and other settings. However, if you have the Windows 11 product key or product key/digital from Windows 10, you can activate your copy of Windows 11. Read to know how to activate Windows 11. There are a few ways to activate your copy of Windows 11. Activating it can not only prove that you have a genuine copy but also ensure that you have all the features unlocked. Also, if you ever wished to change the OS version from Windows 11 Home to Pro or even the Enterprise versions, it is necessary to activate your copy of Windows. Here are a few ways you can follow to activate your copy of Windows 11.
How to Activate Windows 11
Method 1: Activate via Microsoft Account
Microsoft with the launch of Windows 8 in 2012 introduced Microsoft Accounts. While it made all sense to have an account, it also provided a better use of having a digital key. What this means is that your account would be tied to a product key of the operating system. This means that even if you lost your physical copy of the product key, simply signing in with a Microsoft Account would help activate your copy of Windows. For that matter even if you had a Windows 10 system that was activated and was linked to a Microsoft Account, you could use the same account to sign in o your Windows 11 PC and get the system activated right away.
Method 2: Activate Using Product Key
If you have a copy of the physical product key for your operating system be it a new Windows 11 Key or for that matter even a Windows 10 product key, you can easily activate Windows 11. Here is how you do it. These are the two simple and easy ways to activate Windows 11. The good part about this is that you can simply make use of a Windows 10 Product Key to activate your Windows 11 PC. And if you are upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, your system will automatically be activated using the Product Key from Windows 10. If you have any queries on activating your Windows 11 PC, leave them down in the comments below. Windows 11 Guides:
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