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On the other hand, if you have a laptop or desktop computer running Windows 10, the upgrade to Windows 11 is free – that is, of course, as long as the hardware meets the minimum requirements. For instance, if you have a custom computer that never had Windows, you will have to purchase a product key to activate the product and unlock all the features. You can also reactivate a Windows 11 installation after a hardware change.Īlthough you can upgrade most computers to Windows 11 for free, the operating system is not technically free. You can activate a fresh copy of Windows 11 in at least two different ways, entering the product key during the installation setup or after using the Settings app.

Alternatively, on a clean install setup, enter the 25-digit product key that activates your purchased edition on the “Activate Windows” page.

To activate Windows 11 for a new installation, open Settings > System > Activation, click “Change,” and enter the product key.To reactive Windows 11 after a hardware change, open Settings > System > Activation, click “Troubleshoot,” Select the “I changed hardware on this device recently” option, choose a computer, and click “Activate.”.