Windows 10: 10 Home to Pro upgrade

Discus and support 10 Home to Pro upgrade in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I joined the insider program prior to Windows 10 release. For my efforts I was given a digital entitlement for the Pro version, which I have been using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Gramps_62, Oct 1, 2018.

  1. Gramps_62 Win User

    10 Home to Pro upgrade


    I joined the insider program prior to Windows 10 release. For my efforts I was given a digital entitlement for the Pro version, which I have been using ever since. My PC recently died (mother board) and my new system came with the 10 home edition. Try as I may I have not been able to upgrade to the Pro version.


    I even had a Microsoft rep log into my system and he was not able to get it to update, stating the free upgrade was no longer available. I don't see this as a "free upgrade" as Microsoft gave me the digital license for the Pro version, which I have been using up until that PC died last Thursday.


    Has anyone been able to resolve this issue, or something similar?

    :)
     
    Gramps_62, Oct 1, 2018
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  2. Can't upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro

    Hi Bill,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and will assist you in the best possible ways.

    I suggest you to download and create an installation media for Windows 10 Pro form the link provided below:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows10

    After the installation media is created, suggest you to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro from the installation media. When the upgrade asks for product key, enter the product key purchased for Windows 10 Pro. If it does not accept, suggest you to skip the activation
    step. After the Operating System is installed, suggest you to activate by phone by following the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + R” and type “slui 4” and press Enter.
    • Select the Region from the list and click Next.
    • Call the Toll-Free number provided on top and can activate via phone.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 1, 2018
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  3. Remon Ont Win User
    Windows 10 pro edition

    Hello Raed,

    For us to better assist you with your concern about upgrading to Windows 10 pro edition and how to roll back to Windows 7, we would like to know some additional information first:

    • Did you get any error messages or error codes?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    To help you on upgrading your Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro, we suggest that you check this

    article
    for information and troubleshooting steps.

    You can follow the steps provided below to be able to downgrade to Windows 7:

    • Open Settings.
    • Select Update & security.
    • Click Recovery tab.
    • Look for the option to "Go back to Windows 7/8", and click on "Get Started" to begin the process.

    Hope it helps. Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Remon Ont, Oct 1, 2018
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  4. 10 Home to Pro upgrade

    Cant get Win 10 to upgrade to Pro after HD failure

    Hi Christopher,

    You can upgrade your Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro by using Windows 10 Pro digital license or product key. For us to isolate the issue, we would like to ask the following questions:

    • Did your device came with Windows 8 pre-installed?
    • What is the make and model of your Windows device?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps given on this article to

    upgrade your Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro
    .

    In case that you'll experience an activation issue, we recommend that you follow the steps on this article:

    Using the Activation troubleshooter
    . Choose the method that fits to your situation.

    We will look forward for your response.
     
    Janeane Cru, Oct 1, 2018
    #4
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