digital license

For many PC users, the moment they unbox a new device running Windows 11 Home, they’re excited to get started. But it’s only when the need for more advanced features arises—such as enhanced security, remote desktop access, or domain management—that the limitations of the Home edition come into...

The process of activating a Windows operating system—whether it’s a routine installation at home or an upgrade in a vast enterprise ecosystem—remains one of the most important, misunderstood, and occasionally frustrating rites of passage for PC users. Microsoft product activation acts as a...

There comes a time in every technology user’s life when a tired, sluggish desktop or a parade of replacement hardware inevitably leads to one simple question: do I dare perform a clean install of Windows… again? For those in the know—especially the IT crowd who moonlight as unofficial family...

Every Windows user at some point grapples with the quest for their Windows product key. It's akin to losing your car keys—incredible frustration ensues! Whether you're reinstalling, upgrading, or simply checking to ensure everything's in order, knowing how to locate your product key can be...

I was recently contacted by Outlook and told to reset my mail account because of possible security breaches and that it would be shut down for 30 days. I had tried telling them that many times before but no one listens. I was going to send them what follows but since I cant log in and corporate...

Hello team, i have a question if we have Windows 10 Pro Single language and want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, and if the current single language is activated via digital license, my question is if we use the Windows 10 Pro generic key and upgrade from windows 10 pro single to windows 10 pro...

Learn about how to find your product key to activate Windows, and when you'll use a digital license instead. Continue reading...

I'm about to upgrade some of my components, and by that I mean I'm basically building a whole new machine...I'm going to replace my motherboard/cpu, video card, RAM, and adding a second SSD for more storage. So essentially the only things I'll be keeping are my PSU and current SSD. When I do all...

I bought a widow 10 pro key on auction and got everything installed. The installation never asked for any key so i went into activation settings and clicked on chage key. Windows gave an error that the key did not work. I reported it to the seller and another was sent that did the same...

Learn more about activating Windows 10, including how a digital license works and when you need a product key. Continue reading...

I bought a used computer that was completely emptied of the operating system. On another computer (with Win 10 Home) I created a Windows installation media on a USB flash drive. With this USB stick I installed Windows on my computer. During or after the installation, no activation code was...

I have a custom PC that now has a bad motherboard. I have a good spare pc I can put in service. Can I just install this drive and use it?

Since my WIndows 10 is activated and linked to my MS account, does this mean I can change my motherboard and remain activated?

Alright so this is a bit of a long story, but any help whatsoever is much appreciated. Back in February I got a new PC. Assembled everything myself, and everything worked like a charm. Prior to that, I had of course linked my Windows 10 Home license to my account, which would ensure the license...

I just upgraded my motherboard/cpu/ram and installed windows 10 home successfuly. However, I am unable to activate my windows 10 because I don't know how to sign into my mircrosoft account that my digital license is tied to active it. I get an error code: 0x803F7001 and there is no place to add...