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How to Link a Windows License to a Microsoft Account<\/h2>\n
Of course, to do so, you need to have a Microsoft account already set up. Signing up for one is free on Microsoft\u2019s official website<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve created an account, log into Windows as you normally would. After doing that, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n You will see some information about your Windows edition. You will also learn whether your OS is activated or not. If you are allowed to store your product key\/license in your Microsoft account, you should see the \u201c<\/em>Add a Microsoft account\u201d<\/em>\u00a0option at the bottom of the page. You can click \u201c<\/em>Add an Account\u201d<\/em> to include your Microsoft account.<\/p>\n Moreover, you won\u2019t have the option to add your Microsoft account. Well, if this is what you\u2019re dealing with, you need to keep a copy of your product key.<\/p>\n Write it on a piece of paper and keep it somewhere safe. After all, you will need it if you reactivate your operating system in the future.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n Also read:<\/strong> Stay Safe Online: The Best Ways to Store Passwords<\/a><\/p>\n After activating your Windows 10 copy properly, you must add the Microsoft account where you want to store your product key. Before you proceed, you must know that the process will change your local account to a Microsoft account. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n After completing these steps, you would not need to ask yourself, \u201cHow to link my Windows license to my Microsoft account?\u201d<\/p>\n Also read:<\/strong> Quick Tips: How to Delete Microsoft Account Easily<\/a><\/p>\n If you want to verify whether your digital license has been linked successfully to your Microsoft account, you can follow the steps below:<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve successfully linked your product key to your Microsoft account, you should see this message on the Activation page:<\/p>\n \u201cWindows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n If you weren\u2019t able to activate your OS successfully, you should be able to see some explanation behind the problem on the Activation page. Usually, there is an error code attached to the message.<\/p>\n So, your best course of action is to find the appropriate solution for that error code.<\/p>\n However, we still recommend that you try a different network and switch to a wired connection. Once you\u2019ve done that, you can try activating your operating system again to see if that helps.<\/p>\n Before you try other solutions, you should also install the latest updates for Windows 10. Usually, Windows Update downloads the updates automatically in the background. However, you can also trigger the process manually. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n Also read:<\/strong> Ultimate Guide: How to Manually Check and Install Windows Updates<\/a><\/p>\n After updating your operating system, you can try to activate it again to see if the issue is gone. On the other hand, if you have a legitimate license key and yet something seems to interfere with the process, we suggest that you run a deep scan of your computer.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, it was designed by a certified Microsoft Gold Application Developer.<\/p>\n So, you can be sure that it won\u2019t interfere with any service or process on your system.<\/div>\r\n In conclusion, linking your Windows license to a Microsoft account really does simplify the reactivation process, especially after hardware changes. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can keep your digital license securely connected, making future activations hassle-free.<\/p>\n If you encounter any issues, the troubleshooting tips provided should help you resolve them quickly.<\/p>\n Stay updated, stay secure, and enjoy a smoother Windows experience.<\/p>\n Tell us how we can improve this article by sharing your suggestions in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In this post, we are going to teach you how to link a Windows license to a Microsoft account. By the end of this article, you can expect to make Windows 10 reactivation a simpler and easier process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":82705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[819,873],"tags":[989,1085,619],"class_list":["post-13387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-tos","category-windows-system","tag-data-security","tag-microsoft-account","tag-windows-tweaks"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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