Windows 10: Cannot change Windows 10 from Enterprise to Pro after reset

Discus and support Cannot change Windows 10 from Enterprise to Pro after reset in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; On one of our laptops, after reset, the Win version became Enterprise. I learned that we are supposed to use the Generic pro key to change it back to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JapanExotravel, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. Cannot change Windows 10 from Enterprise to Pro after reset


    On one of our laptops, after reset, the Win version became Enterprise.
    I learned that we are supposed to use the Generic pro key to change it back to Pro but it didn't let me.
    What should we do in this case?

    The PC originally was on Win8 Pro and then upgraded to Win10 Pro
    Thanks in advance.


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    :)
     
    JapanExotravel, Mar 19, 2021
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  2. Downgrade Windows 10 enterprise to Pro

    Hello Mohamed,

    Luckily, you can quickly downgrade from Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 10 Pro by just changing the product key to the one for Pro.

    If you like, the tutorial below can show you step by step the procedure on how to do this.

    Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 10 Pro
     
    Shawn Brink, Mar 19, 2021
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  3. lx07 Win User
    Downgrading Windows 10 enterprise to pro


    You are asking the wrong question. It is (technically) possible to switch your versions around but it is isn't trivial. If you have to ask about what to do with your games I think you are not even close to being able to do it.

    You can convert standard Enterprise to Pro but you can't convert an Enterprise Evaluation to anything as it clearly said when you signed up to the program.

    So if you have bought a valid 10 Pro key or your PC came with 10 Pro installed anyway, I'd suggest you clean install 10 Pro. (unplug your other drives first).

    Don't try using generic keys or anything. It is against the rules of this forum and will not work in any case.

    You need a valid key to activate and assuming you do I suggest you use it.
     
  4. sbpetrack Win User

    Cannot change Windows 10 from Enterprise to Pro after reset

    Downgrading Windows 10 enterprise to pro


    The procedure is a bit arcane, but I have managed to convert an Enterprise Evaluation to Pro, doing it in two steps: EnterpriseEval to Enterprise (unactivated); then Enterprise (unactivated) to Pro. Details here.

    (Note to the moderator/owner: apologies if this is not an appropriate post for this thread, in which case I thank you for deleting it. I posted only to update/correct the assertion quoted above.)
     
    sbpetrack, Mar 19, 2021
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