Windows 10: Transfer my windows Pro key

If I transfer my windows Pro key from my old computer to my new computer that has Windows home on it will it update to windows Pro?

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Is the free upgarde transferable? I think not.

Hi Kari,
Can you confirm that the computer at step 5 (I numbered your list *Wink ) had never had an activated Insider build (especially not 10240)?

I'm wondering if it was possible that the second machine activated because the activation servers recognised the hardware from an earlier activation, and not because of the method you used to transfer?

 

Transfer and reactivate my Windows 10 Pro key on another laptop

Correction to my previous reply.

I believe you can transfer it using product key.

First, you can use Pro edition generic key to upgrade.

Refer this step-by-step guide:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-window...

Then use your original Pro edition key and see if it activates.

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

 

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.