Windows 10: How do I roll back from Windows 10 Pro to Home

Discus and support How do I roll back from Windows 10 Pro to Home in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I sadly made the stupid decision to use a Windows 10 Pro activation key from an online source other than Microsoft. It acted like it was a legit key,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Lupus_Welshie, Feb 13, 2020.

  1. How do I roll back from Windows 10 Pro to Home


    I sadly made the stupid decision to use a Windows 10 Pro activation key from an online source other than Microsoft. It acted like it was a legit key, "installed new features", and as soon as I got back into it, Windows bombarded me with pop-ups, asking me to activate windows. That's when I knew I messed up. I'm panicking to find ways to rollback to the pre-installed version of Windows 10, but I keep ending up back where I started. This is of dire need. I have too much stuff on my SSD to just move it somewhere else and wipe windows. Windows 10 Pro works, but the activation thing bugs me. If there is a workaround, feel free to reply.

    :)
     
    Lupus_Welshie, Feb 13, 2020
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  2. 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, Feb 13, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 13, 2020
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  4. Monk.e83 Win User

    How do I roll back from Windows 10 Pro to Home

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Feb 13, 2020
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