Windows 10: How can I know if my windows 11 pro license is genuine?

I have purchased a license online from a retailer. the windows is showing activated but one of my friends informed me that there is a possibility that the license is a cracked one. How can I make sure if its genuine or not?

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Free upgrade from Windows 11 Home to 11 Pro using 10 Pro retail license

My current computer has an activated Windows 10 Pro retail license. I'm planning to replace my current computer by buying a new computer that comes preinstalled with Windows 11 Home, and then I understand I can use my 10 Pro license to upgrade to 11 Pro for free.

What's the most straightforward way of accomplishing this? The obvious approach that comes to mind involves two steps:

1. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer and activate with my existing retail license.
   
2. Upgrade new computer to 11 Pro for free through the settings.
   

Is there a simpler way of doing this without having to reinstall Windows 10? For example, would it be possible to somehow "trade in" my Windows 10 Pro license for 11 Pro? I'm fairly new to Windows licensing and am just trying to understand what is possible/best practice, with minimal effort.

 

Windows 7 not genuine problem

It seems like that's an OEM windows copy, it will do that the every time you reinstall the OS. If you have the key, next time you see the "not genuine windows copy" click it and choose to activate by phone, everything else is pretty straight forward as it explains step-by-step. If it doesn't work, then its highly likely that you got a Pirate copy.

 

How can I verify 25 digits product key of windows 11 pro digital license?

You can verify your Windows 11 Pro digital license by following these steps:



1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.

2. Click on Update & Security.

3. Click on Activation.

4. Look for the "Windows is activated with a digital license" message.



If you see this message, it means that your Windows 11 Pro digital license is genuine and activated. You do not need an approval message from Microsoft.



If you still have concerns about the authenticity of your license, you can contact Microsoft support for further assistance.