On Windows 11, whether you use the "Home" or "Pro" edition, the setup must go through the activation process before accessing all the features, such as changing the desktop wallpaper.
The activation process usually happens automatically as soon as the device connects to the internet, and this is true for new devices that come pre-installed with the operating system and after reinstalling Windows 11 on a previously activated device. However, if you're unsure whether your machine has been activated, Windows 11 includes several easy ways to check the activation state from the Settings app, Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Run command.
