Windows 10: After having upgraded from Home to Education, and me about to cleanly reinstall windows...

Will I encounter any issues when I come to use a recovery USB, getting Home activated once it's been reinstalled? The device came with home preinstalled, I just hope that the original OEM key is still valid for me to get back to home.

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Windows 10S to Windows 10 Education

Just to be safe, I would first recommend you upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, then perform the Easy Upgrade to Windows 10 Education.

How to Upgrade from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro or Roll Back

Step 2:

Perform the Easy Upgrade to Windows 10 Education:

• How
  to Perform an Easy Upgrade in Windows 10

 

Upgrade windows home to windows education

Have you tried upgrading by using only the product key?

Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation > Change the product key

Enter your Windows 10 Education key

Click Next

Should be upgraded within 5 to 10 minutes, personal files, apps and settings preserved.

Learn more:

• How
  to Perform an Easy Upgrade in Windows 10

If the problem persist, I suggest you repair your Windows 10 Home installation first:

• How
  to: perform a repair upgrade using the Windows 10 ISO file

 

Upgrade to Windows 10 Education Pitfalls?

I have my Windows 10 Home set up the way I want it. Because I'm a student, I have a Windows 10 Education key that I can install. The only time I've ever changed Windows versions was on a new machine. I've never done it on a machine that was already configured.
Is there anything I should consider?

1. Are there any features or capabilities in Windows 10 Home that are not in Windows 10 Education?
2. Will I have to reinstall application software?
3. Will I have to reconfigure my Windows settings?
4. Will I be able to revert back painlessly to the old key if I don't like the Education version?
5. Because the Windows 10 Education license is a bulk license from my university, will I lose any access to support from Microsoft?
6. Are there any burdens associated with the Windows 10 Education license like periodic proof I'm a student?
7. Is there any pitfall I haven't asked about here?