The keys below include generic installation keys and Microsoft Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs) for Windows 11 and Windows 10. They can help select or change the installed Windows edition, but they do not provide a Retail license or activate Windows on their own.
Important: A generic installation key does not grant a digital license. Windows will remain unactivated until the device receives a valid digital license, Retail key, MAK, or activation through a properly licensed KMS host. An unactivated installation may display an “Activate Windows” watermark and restrict certain personalization settings.
Windows 11 Generic Installation Keys
| Windows 11 Edition | Generic Installation Key |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 Home | YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7 |
| Windows 11 Home N | 4CPRK-NM3K3-X6XXQ-RXX86-WXCHW |
| Windows 11 Home Single Language | BT79Q-G7N6G-PGBYW-4YWX6-6F4BT |
| Windows 11 Home Country Specific | N2434-X9D7W-8PF6X-8DV9T-8TYMD |
| Windows 11 Pro | VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T |
| Windows 11 Pro N | 2B87N-8KFHP-DKV6R-Y2C8J-PKCKT |
| Windows 11 Pro for Workstations | DXG7C-N36C4-C4HTG-X4T3X-2YV77 |
| Windows 11 Pro for Workstations N | WYPNQ-8C467-V2W6J-TX4WX-WT2RQ |
| Windows 11 Pro Education | 8PTT6-RNW4C-6V7J2-C2D3X-MHBPB |
| Windows 11 Pro Education N | GJTYN-HDMQY-FRR76-HVGC7-QPF8P |
| Windows 11 Education | YNMGQ-8RYV3-4PGQ3-C8XTP-7CFBY |
| Windows 11 Education N | 84NGF-MHBT6-FXBX8-QWJK7-DRR8H |
| Windows 11 Enterprise | XGVPP-NMH47-7TTHJ-W3FW7-8HV2C |
| Windows 11 Enterprise N | WGGHN-J84D6-QYCPR-T7PJ7-X766F |
| Windows 11 Enterprise G | YYVX9-NTFWV-6MDM3-9PT4T-4M68B |
| Windows 11 Enterprise G N | FW7NV-4T673-HF4VX-9X4MM-B4H4T |
Windows 10 Generic Installation Keys
| Windows 10 Edition | Generic Installation Key |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Home | 46J3N-RY6B3-BJFDY-VBFT9-V22HG |
| Windows 10 Pro | RHGJR-N7FVY-Q3B8F-KBQ6V-46YP4 |
| Windows 10 Education | YNMGQ-8RYV3-4PGQ3-C8XTP-7CFBY |
| Windows 10 Enterprise | XGVPP-NMH47-7TTHJ-W3FW7-8HV2C |
Important: The keys in this section are Microsoft Generic Volume License Keys intended for organizations using volume licensing. They require a valid KMS host on the local network and cannot be used as Retail activation keys.
Windows 11 KMS Client Keys
| Windows 11 Edition | KMS Client Product Key (GVLK) |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 Pro | W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX |
| Windows 11 Pro N | MH37W-N47XK-V7XM9-C7227-GCQG9 |
| Windows 11 Pro for Workstations | NRG8B-VKK3Q-CXVCJ-9G2XF-6Q84J |
| Windows 11 Pro for Workstations N | 9FNHH-K3HBT-3W4TD-6383H-6XYWF |
| Windows 11 Pro Education | 6TP4R-GNPTD-KYYHQ-7B7DP-J447Y |
| Windows 11 Pro Education N | YVWGF-BXNMC-HTQYQ-CPQ99-66QFC |
| Windows 11 Education | NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 |
| Windows 11 Education N | 2WH4N-8QGBV-H22JP-CT43Q-MDWWJ |
| Windows 11 Enterprise | NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise N | DPH2V-TTNVB-4X9Q3-TJR4H-KHJW4 |
| Windows 11 Enterprise G | YYVX9-NTFWV-6MDM3-9PT4T-4M68B |
| Windows 11 Enterprise G N | 44RPN-FTY23-9VTTB-MP9BX-T84FV |
| Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 | M7XTQ-FN8P6-TTKYV-9D4CC-J462D |
| Windows 11 Enterprise N LTSC 2024 | 92NFX-8DJQP-P6BBQ-THF9C-7CG2H |
Windows 10 KMS Client Keys
| Windows 10 Edition | KMS Client Product Key (GVLK) |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Pro | W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX |
| Windows 10 Enterprise | NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 |
If your computer already has a digital license for the installed Windows edition, Windows may activate automatically after connecting to the internet. Linking the license to a Microsoft account can also help with reactivation after a significant hardware change.
Why Use Generic Setup Keys?
Generic keys exist so system builders and IT administrators can proceed through the initial Windows installation screen without entering a unique, purchased license. This allows you to select your preferred edition (Home, Pro, Enterprise) during setup.
However, generic installation keys do not grant a digital license. To activate Windows:
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- Navigate to Settings > System > Activation.
- Select Change product key.
- Enter a valid license key for the installed Windows edition, or activate using an existing digital license.
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