Changing your Microsoft Windows product key is a straightforward process that can be done through the system settings. You might need to do this if you have a new key, are upgrading your Windows edition, or are troubleshooting activation issues.
Here are the steps to change your product key on a Windows installation that is already running:
Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Product Key
To change your product key after Windows is installed, follow these steps:
- Open Settings: Select the Start button.
- Navigate to System Settings: From the Start menu, select Settings.
- Access Activation Settings: In the Settings window, click on System, and then select Activation.
- Initiate Product Key Change: Under the Activation settings, find and select Update product key.
- Enter New Key: Click on Change product key. A window will pop up where you can enter your new product key.
- Complete Activation: Enter your new 25-character product key and follow the on-screen prompts to activate Windows.
This process allows you to easily update the license associated with your Windows operating system.
Reference Information
The provided reference explicitly states:
"select the Start button, and then select Settings System Activation Update product key Change product key."
This confirms the navigation path required to reach the product key change option within Windows settings.
