Windows 10: no key microsoft store upgrade from 11 home to pro. "Something happened and we couldn't...

no key upgrade from home to pro used the link through-SETTINGS - SYSTEM - ACTIVATION - UPGRADE THROUGH THE STORE option.I have purchased and have the receipt but just keeps failing after Yes lets go and leaves the try again button -Something happened and we couldn't start the upgrade.I cant find anything that works and In lots of threads the answer isnt given.I have tried everything I can possibly find - Its a brand new out the box laptop with everything up to date - done the store reset etc.Didn't change the key as I don't have one to put original back and read one review saying he was now lo

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Upgrade Windows 11 Pro

I am sorry , I am not so sure about your issues, but for Microsoft Surface device , it is normally preinstall with Windows 10/11 S mode , you need to first switch the S mode to Home version , then you can use the windows 10/11 Pro key to upgrade from windows 10/11 Pro version, here is the steps

Switch from windows 11 S to Home :

1. open Settings > System > Activation.
   
2. In the Switch to Windows 11 Pro section, select Go to the Store. (If you also see an "Upgrade your edition of Windows" section, be careful not to click the "Go to the Store" link that appears there.)
   
3. On the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page that appears in the Microsoft Store, select the Get button. After you see a confirmation message on the page, you'll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store.
   

Upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro:

1：Select Start > Settings > System > Activation.

2：Under Upgrade your edition of Windows, select Open Store

3：Select " I have a Windows 10/11 Pro Product Key", then Input the product Key

4: If you have any error warning , please reboot your PC and try it again

Switch windows 11 S to windows 11 Home is free of charge , but upgrade from windows 11 home to Pro need a product key if you have !

Upgrade directly from Microsoft store is for $99.99USD, but you can get a windows 11 Pro key from the Microsoft partner online store keyingo, it is cheaper but genuine too

 

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro from Home using Microsoft Store error (0x80070490)

Hi Ilias, I am , a fellow Microsoft user like you.

I understand your frustration, and I'm here to help. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

> Press Win + R on your keyboard, type "prefetch" (without quotation), and delete everything listed.

> Run Disk Cleanup, press Start and search for Disk Cleanup and open it, and select all listed files for deletion.

> After that, click on "Clean up system files".

Restart your PC and attempt the upgrade from the Microsoft Store again.

If you purchased a digital Windows 11 Pro key from the Microsoft Store, you actually don’t need a product key to activate it. Simply use your Microsoft account to sign in to your device, and Windows 11 Pro should activate automatically.

I hope this helps resolve your issue, but if you need further assistance or if the problem persists, feel free to reach out.

 

Missing Windows 11 Pro upgrade within the Microsoft Store.

Hi Arthur,

My name is Igor, it's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you.

When you try to upgrade Home to Pro thru Store, the Store does not check if you purchased an upgrade previously, it just suggests a new upgrade.

Do you mean you have Windows 11 Home after reinstallation? If yes, please change a product key to a generic Pro key: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T This should help.