How Do I Activate Windows with a Digital License?
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To begin, click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation. There are some interesting changes users will see. The first one is the obvious change from Windows is activated with a digital entitlement to Windows is activated with a digital license. At the bottom is a new option called Add a Microsoft Account.

What does Windows is activated with a digital license mean?

If you have activated a free copy or bought and activated a copy of Windows 10 from the Store, you have a “digital license” (digital entitlement) for that device. This means that you can reinstall Windows 10, even a clean installation, and you don’t need to enter a product key.

How do I activate my Windows 10 Pro digital license?

First, you’ll need to find out if your Microsoft account (What is a Microsoft account?) is linked to your Windows 10 digital license. To find out, select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security and then select Activation . The activation status message will tell you if your account is linked.

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