Windows 10: Pro Upgrade - How to Activate

Discus and support Pro Upgrade - How to Activate in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I just purchased the Windows 10 Pro upgrade. It was the Home edition. It now says Enterprise in system settings. My order confirmation says Pro. Also,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by DavidWellie9, Oct 4, 2019.

  1. Pro Upgrade - How to Activate


    I just purchased the Windows 10 Pro upgrade. It was the Home edition. It now says Enterprise in system settings. My order confirmation says Pro. Also, I am unable to activate. I have the option to change the product key. Was I supposed to receive a product key with the order confirmation? Where can I find it? Should the systems settings indicate Pro instead of Enterprise?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    DavidWellie9, Oct 4, 2019
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  2. Can't upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro

    Hi Bill,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and will assist you in the best possible ways.

    I suggest you to download and create an installation media for Windows 10 Pro form the link provided below:

    Download Windows 10

    After the installation media is created, suggest you to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro from the installation media. When the upgrade asks for product key, enter the product key purchased for Windows 10 Pro. If it does not accept, suggest you to skip the activation
    step. After the Operating System is installed, suggest you to activate by phone by following the steps below:

    • Press “Windows key + R” and type “slui 4” and press Enter.
    • Select the Region from the list and click Next.
    • Call the Toll-Free number provided on top and can activate via phone.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 4, 2019
    #2
  3. Cant get Win 10 to upgrade to Pro after HD failure

    Hi Christopher,

    You can upgrade your Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro by using Windows 10 Pro digital license or product key. For us to isolate the issue, we would like to ask the following questions:

    • Did your device came with Windows 8 pre-installed?
    • What is the make and model of your Windows device?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps given on this article to

    upgrade your Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro
    .

    In case that you'll experience an activation issue, we recommend that you follow the steps on this article:

    Using the Activation troubleshooter
    . Choose the method that fits to your situation.

    We will look forward for your response.
     
    Janeane Cru, Oct 4, 2019
    #3
  4. Pro Upgrade - How to Activate

    Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro

    This is what I used

    "

    Follow these steps to upgrade from Windows 10 Home if you have a Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro Pack, Windows 8.1 Pro, or Windows 8.1 Pro Pack product key:

    • Select the Start button, then select Settings >
      Update & security
      > Activation.
    • Select Change product key, and then enter this 25-character default product key:

      VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

    Important

    This default product key will upgrade your device to Windows 10 Pro, but won't activate it.

    • Select Next to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
    • After your device is upgraded to Windows 10 Pro, you'll need to activate Windows. Select the Start button, then select
      Settings > Update & security > Activation.
    • Select Change product key, and then enter your 25-character Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro Pack, Windows 8.1 Pro, or Windows 8.1 Pro Pack product key.
    • Select Next to activate Windows 10 Pro.
    "
     
    GrahameBarclay, Oct 4, 2019
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