You upgraded to Windows 10 for free from an eligible device running a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Or higher) using a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key in this topic. For more info, see the section Activating Windows 10 (Version 1511 Starting with the November Update, Windows 10 (Version 1511) can be activated using some Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 product keys. (Pre–installed on your device, included with the device packaging, or included as a card or on the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) attached to the device.)ĭigital entitlement was the previous method (prior to the release of the Anniversary Edition / version 1607) on August 2nd 2016) of activation in Windows 10 that also did not require you to enter a product key.įor reference purposes the earlier Digital entitlement information is listed below for those who have yet to upgrade to the Anniversary Edition. You can use the Activation troubleshooter to reactivate Windows.
If you're running Windows 10 (Version 1607) and added your Microsoft account and linked it to the digital license on your device,
If you made a significant hardware change to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) Windows 10 might no longer be activated. "Activating Windows 10 after a hardware configuration change Most important is the ability to link your MicrosoftĪccount to the digital license on your device. Starting with the August 2nd 2016 release of the Anniversary edition (Version 1607) some subtle but important changes have been made. Windows 10 (Version 1511 or higher) using a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key in this topic. For more info, see the section Activating Starting with the November 2015 Update, Windows 10 (Version 1511) can be activated using some Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 product keys. In the Activation window you can check the “Edition” of Windows 10 that is installed,Īctivation status and the type of “Product key”.ĭigital entitlement is the previous method (Prior to the Anniversary edition) of activation in Windows 10 that doesn't require you to enter a product key when re-installing Windows 10 on the same computer / device. To find out more about your product key click: Start / Settings / Update & security and in the left hand column click on ‘Activation’. If your device is still function you can check what type of activation you have. Here is how you can re-install Windows 10 without the use of a product key. Your computer's disk drive crashed or for whatever reason Windows 10 became unusable.
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