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Windows 11 Product Keys

NOTE

Please note that these are NOT valid Windows 11 product or license keys for Windows activation.

So, what exactly do these keys do? Essentially, they’re used during the installation process to designate which edition of Windows will be installed. For example, if you want to install the Pro or Home edition, these keys will help the setup know which version to go with. However, that’s all they do, they tell the installer which edition of Windows to load on your system.

Here’s the catch: these keys cannot be used to activate Windows or provide you with a legitimate license. They won’t unlock the features. Think of them as a way to help the installer choose the right version of Windows, but they’re not the keys that activate it or make it official.

Now, you might wonder why this matters. Well, if your Windows isn’t activated, you won’t have access to certain features, and you might run into limitations over time. Also, an unactivated Windows installation is technically not in line with Micros