[Windows 11/10] Windows Activation, Retrieval, and Modification of Product Key

The activation of Windows can be performed using either digital licensing or a 25-character product key. The product key sequence is as follows:

Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

 

If your computer comes with a pre-installed Windows system, ASUS has already embedded the digital licensing within the motherboard. When your computer is connected to the internet, Windows will automatically activate. This means that the product key is embedded in your computer and is not provided separately to users, which helps prevent unauthorized use or theft.

If you have purchased a retail version of Windows, you will need to enter the product key or sign in with a Microsoft account linked to digital licensing in order to activate Windows.

 

Additionally, you have the option to modify the version of Windows 11/10 by entering a new product key, such as upgrading from Home edition to Professional edition.

 

Please go to the corresponding instruction based on the current Windows operating system on your computer:

 

Windows 11 operating systems

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Check Windows activation status

  1. Type and search [Activation settings]① in the Windows search bar, then click [Open]②.
  2. Your Windows activation status will be listed next to Activation③.

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Change Windows product key

  1. Type and search [Activation settings]① in the Windows search bar, then click [Open]②.
  2. Expand the Upgrade your edition of Windows filed, and then click [Change] on the Change product key③.
  3. Type a product key with a 25-character code④, then select [Next]⑤ to start to verify and activate your Windows.

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How to deal with “Windows hasn’t been activated”

For ASUS computer built-in Windows system, its Window has been activated. There are some frequent cases of "Windows hasn't been activated ": 

  • After the product repaired, Windows hasn't been activated
    When the main components (CPU and Motherboard) are replaced, Windows would automatically read it as "not activated".
    For regular repair process, engineers would assist clients to activate Windows.
    However, if the computer sent to repair comes with no hard drive, above situation would happen. Please contact ASUS service center.
     
  • Replacement of main components
    As stated before, if customers replace the main components by themselves, "Windows hasn't been activated" would also occur.
    Please default all the settings or contact ASUS service center.
     
  • System Change (including upgrade & downgrade)
    After new version of Windows launched, there is a short-term Windows Upgrade plan.
    For instance, Windows 10 upgrades to Windows 11. If "Windows hasn't been activated" happened, please contact Microsoft for further solution.
     
  • Customers purchase the Windows (retails edition)
    If customers purchased the Windows (retail edition) on their own and installed it in ASUS product and comes with "Windows hasn't been activated", please contact local Microsoft for further information and solution.

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Windows 10 operating systems

Table of Contents:

 

Check Windows activation status

  1. Type and search [Activation settings]① in the Windows search bar, then click [Open]②.
  2. You will see the Windows activation status in the Activation section③.

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Change Windows product key

  1. Type and search [Activation settings]① in the Windows search bar, then click [Open]②.
  2. Select [Change product key]③.
  3. Type a product key with a 25-character code④, then select [Next]⑤ to start to verify and activate your Windows.

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How to deal with “Windows hasn’t been activated”

For ASUS computer built-in Windows system, its Window has been activated. There are some frequent cases of "Windows hasn't been activated ": 

  • After the product repaired, Windows hasn't been activated
    When the main components (CPU and Motherboard) are replaced, Windows would automatically read it as "not activated".
    For regular repair process, engineers would assist clients to activate Windows.
    However, if the computer sent to repair comes with no hard drive, above situation would happen. Please contact ASUS service center.
     
  • Replacement of main components
    As point 1, if customers replace the main components by themselves, "Windows hasn't been activated" would also occur.
    Please default all the settings or contact ASUS service center.
     
  • System Change (including upgrade & downgrade)
    After new version of Windows launched, there is a short-term Windows Upgrade plan.
    For instance, Windows 8 upgrades to Windows 10. If "Windows hasn't been activated" happened, please contact Microsoft for further solution.
     
  • Customers purchase the Windows (retails edition)
    If customers purchased the Windows (retail edition) on their own and installed it in ASUS product and comes with "Windows hasn't been activated", please contact local Microsoft for further information and solution.

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