If you have a product key, then you can use Change product key to activate Windows 10 in each of the following scenarios. For example, you'll need a valid product key to install and activate Windows 10 Pro on a device that had Windows 10 Home installed.
After the installation is complete, Windows 10 will automatically be activated online. Note: In some cases, you might need to enter the Windows 10 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 10 product key, you'll have the option to buy one during installation. When you buy a refurbished device running Windows 10, you'll need to activate Windows using the product key on the Certificate of Authenticity COA that's attached to your device. Check to see which edition you purchased, Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro.
Note: If you're reinstalling Windows 10 Insider Preview, and the same edition of Windows 10 or Windows 10 Insider Preview builds newer than was already activated on your device, your digital license will automatically activate Windows.
Windows 11 Windows 10 More Checking your activation status You'll first want to find out if your Windows 11 is activated and linked to your Microsoft account. Check activation status in Settings You'll see one of these activation status messages on the Activation page: Activation status Description Windows is activated You are activated.
Microsoft account is not linked. Windows is activated with a digital license You are activated. Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account You are activated.
Your Microsoft account is already linked to your digital license. Windows is not activated You are not activated. You will see an error message explaining the failure. You might need to purchase Windows 11 to activate. If you need to purchase a license for your device, see "Purchase a Windows 11 license. To link your Microsoft account, follow these instructions: Sign in as an administrator to add your Microsoft account. Go to your info in Settings Confirm that the administrator account is also your Microsoft account by checking to see if an email address is displayed above Administrator.
What activation method do I use, a digital license or a product key? Your activation method depends on how you got your copy of Windows If you got Windows 11 by Activation method Upgrading to Windows 11 for free from an eligible device running a genuine copy of Windows 10, Windows 8.
Buying a Windows 11 Pro upgrade from the Microsoft Store app and successfully activated Windows 11 Digital license When purchasing from Microsoft Store, a confirmation email was sent to confirm the purchase. 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 11 and Windows 11 Preview Digital license The email address that you used for your Windows Insider login will likely be the MSA containing your digital license.
Buying genuine Windows 11 from the Microsoft Store app Digital license When purchasing from Microsoft Store, a confirmation email was sent to confirm the purchase. Buying a box copy of Windows 11 from an authorized retailer Product key Find your product key on a label inside the Windows 11 box. Buying a new or refurbished device running Windows 11 Product key 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.
If you bought a refurbished PC, the refurbisher, not Microsoft, must provide you a product key. Buying from the Microsoft Store online Product key Find your product key in the confirmation email that contains the order history. Here's how: Select the Start button. Select Go to Store. This opens the Microsoft Store app where you can purchase a Windows 11 digital license. First time installation and activation on a new device or motherboard. Check activation status in Settings Here are the possible messages that display on the Activation page: Activation status Description Windows is activated with a digital license Your Microsoft account is not linked to your digital license.
Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account Your Microsoft account is already linked to your digital license. Join Windows Insider Program Note: If you're reinstalling Windows 11 Insider Preview, and the same edition of Windows 11 or Windows 11 Insider Preview builds newer than was already activated on your device, your digital license will automatically activate Windows.
Checking your activation status You'll first want to find out if your Windows 10 is activated and linked to your Microsoft account. You might need to purchase Windows 10 to activate. If you need to purchase a license for your device, see "Purchase a Windows 10 license. If you got Windows 10 by Activation method Upgrading to Windows 10 for free from an eligible device running a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8. Buying a Windows 10 Pro upgrade from the Microsoft Store app and successfully activated Windows 10 Digital license When purchasing from Microsoft Store, a confirmation email was sent to confirm the purchase.
Being a Windows Insider and upgrading to the newest Windows 10 Insider Preview build on an eligible device that was running an activated earlier version of Windows and Windows 10 Preview Digital license The email address that you used for your Windows Insider login will likely be the MSA containing your digital license.
Buying genuine Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store app Digital license When purchasing from Microsoft Store, a confirmation email was sent to confirm the purchase. Buying a box copy of Windows 10 from an authorized retailer Product key Find your product key on a label inside the Windows 10 box.
Buying a new or refurbished device running Windows 10 Product key 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. This opens the Microsoft Store app where you can purchase a Windows 10 digital license. Join Windows Insider Program Note: If you're reinstalling Windows 10 Insider Preview, and the same edition of Windows 10 or Windows 10 Insider Preview builds newer than was already activated on your device, your digital license will automatically activate Windows.
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Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Go to the Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center is a feature of Windows 10 where you can find that status of your network, the type of connection you have, if you can connect to other computers other than your own, and if you are connected to your network or the internet. Click on the icon next to "Connections. Click Details. This will prompt a window to display that will show the details of your network connection.
Method 2. Search "ncpa. Wait for the Network Connections Folder to display. This will show you all of the available connections on your network.
Wait for the Network Connection Status page to appear. This is where you will be able to view the status of the network. You can select Details for more information. Method 3. Wait for a black window, or terminal, to appear. This is where you will enter your netstat command. There are a few different options that you can use and some of the more popular are listed below. Enter netstat -a to show current connections. Join the discussion. A subscription to help make the most of your time.
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