Windows 11 comes with a fresh interface design, numerous standout features, and performance improvements. Everyone is eager to experience this latest OS version, and the activation of Windows 11 Pro license is a topic of great interest. The activation process will be discussed in two scenarios, and Mytour will guide you through it right here.
Guide to Activating Win 11, Obtaining Windows 11 Pro License
Activating Windows 11, Genuine Win 11 License Activation
1. Upgrade Windows 11 on a Genuine Windows 10 PC
The leaked Windows 11 build recently allowed users to install Win 11, as long as the computer meets the Windows 11 installation requirements. After installing Windows 11 or other Windows versions, activation of the operating system is necessary. Otherwise, customizations like changing wallpapers, themes, and more will be restricted. Microsoft has announced that they will release Windows 11 for free to genuine Windows 10 users. So, if you upgrade a genuine Win 10 PC to Win 11, you won't need to activate Windows 11. The Windows 11 copy will automatically be activated during the update process.
- Read more: How to Update Win 10
2. Activate Windows 11 with Activation Code
According to Mytour's findings, when installing the new Windows 11, you'll need to activate the genuine Windows 11 with a product key. Until activated, Windows 11 won't allow you to customize the operating system. As mentioned earlier, since Windows 11 will be released for free to genuine Windows 10 users, to activate Windows 11, you need a genuine Win 10 activation key and an internet connection. Of course, you can also activate Windows 11 with the Win 11 key that Microsoft will provide in the future.
Here's how to activate Windows 11 even before the official release by using a Windows 10 Product key.
Step 1: Click on the Windows icon (1) -> Select Settings (2)
Step 2: Click on the text line Windows isn't activated ...
Step 3: Choose Change product key
Step 4: Enter the Windows 11 activation code into the box (5) -> select Next
Step 5: After the system verifies the correct activation code, select Activate to begin activating Windows 11
Windows 11 activation takes only a few seconds, depending on the network speed. After activating the Win 10 license, click Close to close the window.
Here's the legal way to activate Windows 11 Pro. Avoid using any scripts or activation tools as they are illegal. It's better to join the Windows Insider Program and upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. This will automatically activate Windows 11. Windows 11 is a free upgrade from Windows 10, and you can activate Windows 10, then upgrade or use the Win 10 activation key to activate Win 11 until Microsoft releases the 'official' Win 11 activation key.
Alternatively, you can simply install a Windows 11 ghost version, the fastest way to set up Windows 11. The Ghost Windows 11 also integrates some office software like Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Chrome, Coc Coc,... saving you time on installing these applications.
- Download now: How to Ghost Windows 11
Recently, Mytour provided a guide on updating Windows 11 officially; refer to it for implementation.
- Read more: How to update Windows 11 officially
