Activate Windows using a product key. A product key is a 25-character code, that looks like this: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. During installation, you'll be prompted to enter a product key. Or, after installation, to enter the product key, select the Start button, and then select Settings > System > Activation > Update product ...

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To check if Windows 11 is ready for your device, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If the upgrade is available for your device and you want to proceed, download and install it. Note: Downloading and installing Windows 11 will most likely take longer than a typical Windows 10 feature update.

RAM: 4 GB. If your PC has less than 4GB of memory, there are sometimes options for upgrading to get additional RAM. You may want to consult your PC manufacturer’s website or with a retailer to see if there are easy and affordable options to meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11. Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.

The following are required for this to work: A PC running Windows 11. An Android devices running Android 8.0 or later. Your Phone and your PC both need to be connected to Wi-Fi network. Make sure to have both your PC and Android device nearby, turned on, and connected to Wi-Fi network. Open Settings on your PC.

To pin Quick Assist to your taskbar so you can quickly get back to it, after Quick Assist is open, right-click (or press and hold) the icon on your taskbar > Pin to taskbar. If the old app icon still appears on your device, make sure you select the new app icon.

In the search box on the taskbar, type photos and then select the Photos app from the results. Select Settings, and under the About section, select About Photos. Photos: Says Updated in the About section of Settings—you are running the new version of the Photos app. This version includes features like iCloud integration in left navigation bar.

The Link to Windows app is preinstalled on select Samsung, HONOR, Surface Duo, and OPPO devices that are running Android 9.0 or later. On such devices, you can find the Link to Windows app under the Quick Settings menu by swiping down from the top of your screen. For all other Android devices running Android 7.0 or later, download the new Link ...

To turn on Windows Hello. Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select the Windows Hello method that you want to set up, Select Set up. If you don't see Windows Hello in Sign-in options, then it may not be available for your device. Windows Hello does require a compatible camera or fingerprint reader.