If your Windows 10 product key is not working on Windows 11, check the Windows Edition, your activation status, and then ...

You can choose to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your computer is compatible. You can buy a new PC that already has ...

Ugh this kinda sucks but I guess it doesn't really matter. I had a bunch of Windows 7 keys from 2009 that have been great with 10 and 11. I get that this free ride is over but it still sucks. It ...

When Microsoft first launched the Windows operating system, installing it was only a matter of copying the program onto a disk. You didn't have to verify your copy of Windows. Starting with Windows XP ...

To recall, Microsoft launched Windows 10 in 2015. At the time, it promised to provide users with a free upgrade to Windows 10 within one year. This offer ended on July 29, 2016. In fact, even after ...

Windows Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. 1] Are you using the right product key? Make ...

Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. Here's how to keep access to Windows 10 security updates without spending a dime.

Without much fanfare, Microsoft announced that users will no longer be able to install and activate Windows 10 or Windows 11 with older Windows 7 and Windows 8 product keys. Neowin performed a number ...

Microsoft ended support for its older OS on Oct. 14, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain on Windows 10 for another year. Two options are free.