Windows 10: Got a License from Windows 10 Pro and can't use it for Windows 11

Discus and support Got a License from Windows 10 Pro and can't use it for Windows 11 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Read the license from my Windows 10 Pro and was able to install Window 11 Pro in the new computer now it is tell me it can not be activatedWhat to do?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Alexis Garcia Ruiz, Dec 5, 2024.

  1. Got a License from Windows 10 Pro and can't use it for Windows 11


    Read the license from my Windows 10 Pro and was able to install Window 11 Pro in the new computer now it is tell me it can not be activatedWhat to do?

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    Alexis Garcia Ruiz, Dec 5, 2024
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  2. Free upgrade from Windows 11 Home to 11 Pro using 10 Pro retail license

    My current computer has an activated Windows 10 Pro retail license. I'm planning to replace my current computer by buying a new computer that comes preinstalled with Windows 11 Home, and then I understand I can use my 10 Pro license to upgrade to 11 Pro for free.

    What's the most straightforward way of accomplishing this? The obvious approach that comes to mind involves two steps:

    1. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer and activate with my existing retail license.
    2. Upgrade new computer to 11 Pro for free through the settings.
    Is there a simpler way of doing this without having to reinstall Windows 10? For example, would it be possible to somehow "trade in" my Windows 10 Pro license for 11 Pro? I'm fairly new to Windows licensing and am just trying to understand what is possible/best practice, with minimal effort.
     
    Zachary100, Dec 5, 2024
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

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    Ahhzz, Dec 5, 2024
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  4. krimetal Win User

    Got a License from Windows 10 Pro and can't use it for Windows 11

    Windows 10 upgrade license

    Hello guys,

    I have 1 license of WIndows 8.1 FPP/retail license. I want to upgrade to WIndows 10, but I one thing is unclear to me.
    If I upgrade, will WIndows 10 license be retail or it will "turn" into some sort of OEM license?

    I ask this because I upgrade my PC, you know, more memory, replace HDD, and I intend to upgrade the MB and CPU to Kaby Lake platform sometime in the future, (and of course sell the replaced hardware)
    This thing is not clearly mentioned anywhere.

    Thank you.
     
    krimetal, Dec 5, 2024
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