Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How to check if Windows 11 is activated.

To check activation status in Windows 11,
Select the Start button, then select Settings, then System and then choose Activation.  Your activation status will be listed next to Activation.

You'll see one of these activation status messages on the Activation page:
1. Windows is activated - You are activated. Microsoft account is not linked.
2. Windows is activated with a digital license - You are activated. Your Microsoft account is not linked to your digital license.
3. Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account - You are activated. Your Microsoft account is already linked to your digital license.
4. Windows is not activated - You are not activated. You will see an error message explaining the failure. You might need to purchase Windows 11 to activate.

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