Download Windows 10 Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. To get started, click Update now. Update now Privacy. Create Windows 10 installation media To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows Download tool now Privacy. Select Download tool , and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept.
On the What do you want to do? Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license. Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps , or Keep personal files only , or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade. It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply.
Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download. System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows.
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If an email address is displayed, this is a Microsoft account. Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 11, you'll need either a digital license or a character product key to activate it. Without one of these, you won't be able to activate your device. 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.
A product key is a character code used to activate Windows. After determining which activation method you use, follow the steps in the corresponding Activate using a digital license or Activate using a product key.
Upgrading to Windows 11 for free from an eligible device running a genuine copy of Windows 11, Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you associated or signed onto a Microsoft Account or associated your MSA with your digital license, that will be your MSA containing the digital license. When purchasing from Microsoft Store, a confirmation email was sent to confirm the purchase. That email address MSA will contain the digital license.
Being a Windows Insider and upgrading to the newest Windows 11 Insider Preview build on an eligible device that was running an activated earlier version of Windows and Windows 11 Preview. The email address that you used for your Windows Insider login will likely be the MSA containing your digital license.
Find your product key either on the device packaging or on the Certificate of Authenticity COA attached to your device. A digital license will be given to your device for Windows 11 based on the valid product key you entered. Your product key is preinstalled on your device, included with the device packaging, or included as a card or on the Certificate of Authenticity COA attached to the device. Buying from the Microsoft Store online.
If you don't have a digital license or a product key, you can purchase a Windows 11 digital license after installation finishes. Here's how:. 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.
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