Windows 10: Unable to do Windows Activation for Recreational Use

Hello Everyone,


So I ran into an interesting issue with a Windows Computer that I am trying to setup. Recently, I received a computer from my parents that haven't been used for a year or so. When I booted it up and got the computer reset to the factory settings, I ran into an issue when it came to the activation of this laptop. When I tried to get the Windows device activated under a computer for recreational use, I was receiving an error that I've never came across.


When I went to go to the activation setting in the computer, I am greeted with this error:



Note: The Edition that is on this computer is Windows Enterprise

I tried to look if there was a way for me to make this computer 1. A Windows Pro instead of Enterprise and 2. Have this computer setup to be complete, But was unable to find any information. I want to get this computer up and running and I am unsure on how to resolve this. If any additional information is needed, I will be more than happy to provide it

Regards,


Travis

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