Installation manual
Installation & Activation Guide for Windows 10 and Windows 11
Use this guide to quickly install and activate your new license.
1. Preparation
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Check system requirements
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Processor (CPU): 1 GHz or faster, 2 cores
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RAM: minimum 4 GB
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Storage: At least 20 GB of free disk space
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GPU: DirectX 12 compatible
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Download the installer
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Go to the official Microsoft site or click on the link in your order confirmation.
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Select the correct Windows version (10 or 11) and language (NL/EN).
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2. Windows 10 Installation & Activation
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Start setup
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Double-click on the downloaded file
Windows10Setup.exe
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Click “Yes” at the UAC prompt (administrator rights).
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Follow the wizard
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Accept the license terms.
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Select “Update Installation” to keep your files and apps.
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Enter product code
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Once the installation asks for the product key, enter your 25-digit key (for example
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
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Click Next .
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Activate online
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After installation, restart your PC.
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Open Settings > Update & security > Activation .
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Click Change product code and enter your code again.
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Shopify Cheap licenses activate automatically through Microsoft servers.
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Control
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Under Activation it should now say: “Windows is activated with a digital license.”
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3. Windows 11 Installation & Activation
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Start setup
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Open the file
Windows11Setup.exe
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Confirm the UAC prompt.
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Wizard settings
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Click Install Now .
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Select I don't have a product key if you already sign in with a Microsoft account that is linked to your license.
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Or select Enter Product Code to enter your 25-digit code directly.
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Upgrade or clean install
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To upgrade: Select “Keep personal files and apps”.
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For clean installation: choose “Keep nothing” and allocate an empty partition.
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Link Microsoft account (recommended)
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Log in with the email account we sent you (Gmail/Outlook).
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Your license is automatically validated via the cloud.
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Final inspection
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After installation: Settings > System > Activation .
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Check if “Windows 11 is activated with a digital license” appears.
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4. Troubleshooting
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Error “Code invalid” → Check spaces and numbers; type manually.
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No Internet Activation → Make sure firewall/antivirus is not blocking Microsoft servers.
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Activation remains disabled after hardware change → Use the built-in Troubleshooter (Activation > Troubleshoot).
5. Support & Returns
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Wrong or defective licenses? Contact us within 14 days; we will send a new code.
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Cancellation before delivery? Within 2 hours of purchase.
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No returns on installation errors: read our manual in advance or email our support.
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Free technical support: always available by email or live chat.
Ready? Your Windows 10 or 11 is now fully activated and ready to use! For questions: info@windowsgoedkoop.nl .