Activating your Fanatical Microsoft Windows 11 Pro: Lifetime License

Please check all system requirements before purchasing or revealing your key. 
Check your computer compatibility with Windows 11

This version is designed for PCs that need a new license for Windows and meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. If your PC is running Windows 10 and you are unable to use Windows Update to install the free upgrade to Windows 11, you will not be able to install this version of Windows 11.

The 'PC Health Check' tool on the Microsoft Website can scan your PC for compatibility: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-11-specifications

Once you have checked you system for compatibility, check your current operating system to be sure you follow the correct redemption process- there are 4 separate methods of installation:

Performing a fresh/new installation of Windows 11 Pro:

1. Click the Redemption Link (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) on the Fanatical product page if you haven't installed Windows yet.  This will allow you to download the installation media.  Follow the instructions on this page to get working bootable installation media.
2. Install Windows 11 Pro using the media you created in step 1.
   ● Upon installation, on the 'Windows Setup' pop-up page, make sure to enter your product 
   key and click 'Next'.
   ● Follow the prompts to fully install and activate Windows 11 Pro.
3. You’re all set! You’re now subscribed to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro.

When you're currently running Windows 10 Pro:

1. Click the Redemption Link (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) on the Fanatical product page if you haven't installed Windows yet.  This will allow you to download the installation media.  Follow the instructions on this page to get working bootable installation media.
2. Search activation settings on your Windows search bar.
   ● Open activation settings
   ● Click Change product key
   ● Copy and paste the code you've purchased from Fanatical into the Product Key Field and click 'Next'.
3. You’re all set! You’re now subscribed to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro!

When you're running Windows 10 Home:

1. Go to 'Activation'
2. Click 'Change product key'
   ● Enter the key
   ● Follow the upgrade prompt
   ● Once the upgrade is done, you will now have Windows 10 Pro
   ● Then, go to "Check for updates" and install Windows 11.

3. You’re all set! You’re now subscribed to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro!
   
   ( A more details guide from Microsoft is available at https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/upgrade-windows-home-to-windows-pro-ef34d520-e73f-3198-c525-d1a218cc2818 ) 

    

When you're running Windows 11 Home:

1. Search activation settings on your Windows search bar
   ● Go to 'Activation settings'
   ● Click 'Change' next to 'Change product key'
   ● Enter the key
   ● Select Next to start the upgrade to Windows 11 Pro
   ● Then, go to "Check for updates" and install Windows 11 Pro.
2. You’re now subscribed to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro!
   
   ( A more details guide from Microsoft is available at https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/upgrade-windows-home-to-windows-pro-ef34d520-e73f-3198-c525-d1a218cc2818 )