Windows 10: Need some confusion cleared up about migrating to a new system.

Discus and support Need some confusion cleared up about migrating to a new system. in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; No. You can change from OEM to Retail by just going to Activation under settings and enter the new product key. But there really is no need to change... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Mystic, Sep 15, 2015.

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  1. OLDMIKE65
    OldMike65 Win User

    Need some confusion cleared up about migrating to a new system.


    The Main Reason is it is the HOME version of windows 10, NOT the Pro version. I've been told you can't use a retail key to change a Windows 10 HOME oem to a Windows 10 Pro RETAIL.
     
    OldMike65, Sep 16, 2015
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  2. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    You were told wrong.
     
    NavyLCDR, Sep 16, 2015
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  3. OLDMIKE65
    OldMike65 Win User
    Well then if you are correct, you could save me a few hours of installing the OS I want!!! Hours......I like this, if it works!!! Still might format the drive......and just install windows 10 Pro retail.....with no bloatware. But I like the options.
     
    OldMike65, Sep 16, 2015
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  4. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    Need some confusion cleared up about migrating to a new system.

    Look in Settings - System - About. Right there is the link to "change product key or upgrade your edition of Windows". That is where you would enter your Pro Retail Product Key to initiate the upgrade. See here:
    How to Perform an Easy Upgrade in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community
     
    NavyLCDR, Sep 16, 2015
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  5. MYSTIC
    Mystic Win User
    I'll probably just get another OEM key then. I was just hoping I wouldn't have to see one of my keys go unused because we're retiring one of the machines but I see what they are doing.
    Thanks for the help, guys. Appreciate it. *Smile
     
    Mystic, Apr 4, 2018
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