# Existing Installation

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### Open Settings

Press Windows key + I, or right-click the Start button and select "Settings".

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### Navigate to Activation

Click on "System" in the left sidebar, then scroll down and click on "Activation".

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### Change Product Key

Click on "Change product key" next to the activation status.

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### Enter Your Key

Type your 25-character Windows 11 product key in the format: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

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### Activate Windows

Click "Next" and then "Activate". Windows will verify your key and activate automatically if valid.
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{% endstepper %}

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Alternative Command Line Method" %}

```powershell
slmgr /ipk YOUR-PRODUCT-KEY-HERE
slmgr /ato
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}


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