Windows 11 uses a product key to ensure your OS is genuine—in other words, not pirated. You can find the product key in use on your PC, which is particularly useful if you bought Windows ...

Without a product key, one cannot experience/use Windows 11 to its fullest. A product key is a sequence of characters used to certify/verify the authenticity of any software.

There are two ways to Install Windows 11 without entering the product key. One common thing between them is that you need to use the same Microsoft account. When Installing for the First Time ...

The figure below shows that the BackupProductKeyDefault key will reveal a valid Windows 11 product key. Note: This key may differ from the key revealed by the command prompt or PowerShell.

This article explains a few different ways for how to find a Windows 10 product key. Along with using applications on your computer, we’ve listed additional places you can check to locate the key.

Right now in our PCWorld Software store you can buy a Windows 10 Pro license for just $69.99, 65% off its typical price of $199.99. Once installed, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for free.

Now, you can add a layer of security to your Windows PC with a USB drive. In this guide, we show you how to create a security key for your Windows 11 PC on a USB drive and use it to access your PC.

If you’re on a Windows 11 Home PC right now, take advantage of this limited-time deal to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro on the cheap. Microsoft’s standard upgrade price is $99, but you can snag it ...

At least for now, though, it seems like this change will only apply to future Windows versions. We were able to activate a fresh Windows 11 Pro 22H2 install with a Windows 8 Pro product key as of ...