Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it. A digital license is a method of activation in Windows 10 …

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

An overview of Windows keyboard features, as well as other ways to be more productive with the keyboard.

A security key is a physical device that you can use instead of your user name and password to sign in. Since it needs to be unlocked with a fingerprint or PIN, even if someone has your security key, they …

A product key is a unique alphanumeric code provided during the installation of Microsoft software (such as Windows or Office). It serves as a license key that validates your ownership of the software.

Learn how to navigate Windows using keyboard shortcuts. Explore a full list of taskbar, command prompt, and general Windows shortcuts.

Depending on your hardware, you may use the Windows Logo Key + PrtScn button as a shortcut for print screen. If your device does not have the PrtScn button, you may use Fn + Windows logo key + …

A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive.

It verifies that your copy of Windows is genuine and that critical Windows licensing files haven't been damaged, deleted, or removed. It takes only a few moments and lets Microsoft create a match …

A product key is a 25-character code that's used to activate Windows and helps verify that Windows hasn't been used on more PCs than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.