{"id":554607,"date":"2023-02-21T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T12:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/"},"modified":"2023-02-21T15:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T12:00:36","slug":"you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/","title":{"rendered":"#You Can Install and Use Windows 11 Without a Product Key"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a289ef92349c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a289ef92349c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/#%E2%80%9CYou_Can_Install_and_Use_Windows_11_Without_a_Product_Key%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;You Can Install and Use Windows 11 Without a Product Key&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/#Download_Windows_11_for_Free\" >Download Windows 11 for Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/#What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Activate_Windows_11\" >What Happens If You Don\u2019t Activate Windows 11?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/#Can_You_Use_Windows_as_Normal_Without_Activating\" >Can You Use Windows as Normal Without Activating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/#When_Is_It_Not_Worth_Activating_Windows_11\" >When Is It Not Worth Activating Windows 11?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/#Still_Using_Windows_10_Get_a_Free_Windows_11_License\" >Still Using Windows 10? Get a Free Windows 11 License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-install-and-use-windows-11-without-a-product-key\/#Should_You_Activate_Windows_11\" >Should You Activate Windows 11?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CYou_Can_Install_and_Use_Windows_11_Without_a_Product_Key%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;You Can Install and Use Windows 11 Without a Product Key&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-872160\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/52679485943_9978ce58db_k.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Computer running Windows 11 with RGB lighting in background.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can use Windows 11 indefinitely without activating it with a license, but you&#8217;ll see &#8220;Activate Windows&#8221; watermarks and reminders and lose access to many personalization settings. Despite this, core functionality including updates and the ability to install your own <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s won&#8217;t be affected.<\/p>\n<p>Long gone are the days of requiring a valid product key to install Windows, but what happens if you never activate Microsoft\u2019s latest desktop OS with a license? Here\u2019s what you need to know about installing and running Windows 11 without paying a dime.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Windows_11_for_Free\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Download Windows 11 for Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can download <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/871189|xid:{xid}&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-au%2Fsoftware-download%2Fwindows11&amp;___trxnet=ls\">Windows 11 from Microsoft<\/a>, with no sign-in required. While you\u2019re there you can grab the Windows 11 Installation Assistant which checks whether your PC meets Microsoft\u2019s requirements, and Microsoft\u2019s media creation tool for creating a bootable drive or DVD, and the ISO disk image required to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-872030\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/download_windows.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"184\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can then create an installation drive using a USB stick\u00a0and install Windows, even on an unsupported PC\u00a0with the right workarounds. Once the installation is complete, Windows will report that it has not been activated. Activating Windows means purchasing a product key and using it to validate your installation under Settings &gt; System &gt; Activation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> For security purposes, you should always get your copy of Windows 11 from Microsoft (or preinstalled on a brand-new computer). Copies of Windows downloaded from elsewhere may have been tampered with and could include malware, ransomware, remote access tools, and other nasties.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Dont_Activate_Windows_11\"><\/span>What Happens If You Don\u2019t Activate Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/244678\/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10\/\">using Windows 10 without a product key, truth be told, there isn\u2019t a huge list of downsides to running Windows without activating it. The most obvious sign that Windows 11 isn\u2019t activated is the \u201cActivate Windows\u201d watermark that appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This watermark is overlaid on top of everything on your display, including any full-screen applications you may be running like games.<\/p>\n<p>It will appear in screenshots and screencasts, on all displays that are connected to your computer. So if you plug in a projector to give a presentation, you\u2019ll see the watermark. If you\u2019re streaming games on Twitch, the watermark will be visible. If you\u2019re taking full-screen desktop screenshots for your job as a tech blogger, it\u2019ll be visible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-872025\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/activate_windows_watermark.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"&quot;Activate Windows&quot; watermark in Windows 11\" width=\"730\" height=\"343\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also see reminders that Windows 11 isn\u2019t activated in the Settings app and various sub-menus, with an \u201cActivate Now\u201d link. You\u2019ll also get some pop-up notices kindly reminding you that Windows isn\u2019t activated and Microsoft would prefer it if you went ahead and did that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-872031\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/activation_reminder_windows.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 activation reminder in the Settings app\" width=\"730\" height=\"351\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On top of this, you\u2019ll lose access to most of the personalization options under Settings &gt; Personalization. This includes the ability to change your desktop wallpaper, switch between light and dark modes, disable transparency effects, choose an accent color, and even access some accessibility options like high-contrast themes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-872032\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows_personalization_activate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Grayed out personalization in Windows 11 Settings app\" width=\"730\" height=\"401\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can however choose from six predefined themes at the top of the Personalization menu in the Settings app, make limited changes to the Lock Screen including which app is focused, and make changes to the Start menu to hide or show recently added and most used apps.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Use_Windows_as_Normal_Without_Activating\"><\/span>Can You Use Windows as Normal Without Activating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outside of the drawbacks outlined above, Windows will be largely unaffected by your decision to activate or not. You can still install apps, play games, and use the desktop to browse the web and check your email.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also get access to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748690\/how-to-update-windows-11\/\">Windows Update, which is the first thing you should use after a fresh install. It\u2019s possible that Microsoft could reverse its decision to let Windows users who haven\u2019t activated get access to updates in the future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-872033 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows_11_update.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Use Windows Updated in Windows 11\" width=\"730\" height=\"154\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also access the Microsoft Store and download apps. You don\u2019t need to sign in if you only want to grab free apps, but you\u2019re free to link a Microsoft account and start buying apps too (please reconsider buying games on the Microsoft Store, though). You can link your Microsoft Account to your local user account too if you haven\u2019t already done so.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_It_Not_Worth_Activating_Windows_11\"><\/span>When Is It Not Worth Activating Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are all sorts of hypothetical reasons one might not want to buy a Windows license, but there are a few examples that stand out. The first is immediate cost. If you\u2019ve just spent a few thousand dollars building a new PC then you might want to wait a month or two before shelling out another $140 for a Windows 11 Home license.<\/p>\n<p>The other reason to avoid activating Windows 11 is to try it before you buy it. If you\u2019re coming from Linux or macOS (or an older version of Windows) and you\u2019ve heard good things about Windows 11, being able to install the OS and use it for as long as you like with little to no downsides is a huge benefit. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/132624\/htg-explains-whats-a-linux-distro-and-how-are-they-different\/\">Linux distributions like Ubuntu are more user-friendly than ever before, but they still fall behind Windows in terms of software and hardware compatibility.<\/p>\n<p>Mac users who are running Windows in a VM are another target audience. You can download and run Windows 11 on ARM for free from Microsoft, with virtualization apps like Parallels Desktop taking care of the process for you. Maybe you don\u2019t need to use Windows very often at all, or you\u2019re dipping your toes into the world of Windows because you\u2019re thinking of buying or building a PC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-872035\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows_11_vm.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 on ARM in Parallels Desktop 18\" width=\"730\" height=\"349\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Many legitimate users who own a Windows license may also go through periods where they simply don\u2019t bother activating. Maybe you\u2019re trying to identify hardware problems and need to reinstall Windows, maybe multiple times, as part of the process. There\u2019s no need to activate until you\u2019re confident your issue is resolved.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_Using_Windows_10_Get_a_Free_Windows_11_License\"><\/span>Still Using Windows 10? Get a Free Windows 11 License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a valid copy of Windows 10 already and your computer meets the requirements for Windows 11, you can use Windows Update to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/759554\/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-to-windows-11\/\">upgrade to Windows 11 free of charge. Simply open Windows Update under Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security on Windows 10, then click the \u201cCheck for updates\u201d button followed by the \u201cDownload and install\u201d button beneath the banner telling you that Windows 11 is ready.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-872036\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Update to Windows 11 via Windows Update in Windows 10\" width=\"730\" height=\"356\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If Microsoft doesn\u2019t encourage you to upgrade to Windows 11 inside Windows Update, there\u2019s a chance that your PC isn\u2019t compatible with the new version. Windows 11 has a few additional requirements like TPM 2.0\u00a0that mean older hardware might not be officially supported. If you still want to give the latest version a shot you can install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather stick with Windows 10, that\u2019s okay. Microsoft has promised to support the operating system with security updates until October 2025.\u00a0There aren\u2019t a huge number of Windows 11-specific features that you\u2019ll be missing out on so\u00a0the sky won\u2019t fall in if you keep using Windows 10\u00a0(just be sure to keep everything up to date).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re building a completely new PC or buying a PC that doesn\u2019t include a Windows license, there\u2019s no free upgrade path available. You\u2019ll either have to keep using Windows without activating it or buy a license from Microsoft.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Activate_Windows_11\"><\/span>Should You Activate Windows 11?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you use Windows as your \u201cdaily driver\u201d desktop OS, then you\u2019ll almost certainly want to activate Windows. Get rid of the pesky \u201cActivate Windows\u201d watermark and unlock all the personalization options you want. It also seems like the \u201cright\u201d thing to do, especially if you\u2019re using Windows for work.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s operating system isn\u2019t <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/207692\/yes-every-freeware-download-site-is-serving-crapware-heres-the-proof\/\">freeware, but you may already be eligible for a free upgrade from a Windows 10 installation. If your computer isn\u2019t eligible for Windows 11 since it doesn\u2019t meet the requirements, a new computer should come with a Windows 11 license anyway.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that there\u2019s nothing illegal about using Windows 11 without paying for it, and Microsoft designed the OS in this way for a reason. It remains to be seen whether Microsoft will adopt the same policy with the next release. Here\u2019s everything we know about Windows 12, codename \u201cNext Valley\u201d set to release in 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Should You Upgrade to Windows 11?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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