Windows 10: Upgraded to pro on a new computer and it fails activation.

Discus and support Upgraded to pro on a new computer and it fails activation. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I just recently purchased a new computer. It came with windows 10 home installed. I decided that I wanted pro. So I bought it in the Microsoft store.I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by StephenHart8, Apr 8, 2022.

  1. Upgraded to pro on a new computer and it fails activation.


    I just recently purchased a new computer. It came with windows 10 home installed. I decided that I wanted pro. So I bought it in the Microsoft store.I have had nothing but problems since I tried to install the upgrade. The below image is what I see now.I have called Microsoft support and they ultimately advised that I reset my pc, which I did. However it seems that every time I try to install the pro upgrade from the store, activation breaks.I am so far beyond basic troubleshooting that I would very much just like a working pro key.I have documented with screensnips what I have done to try and

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    StephenHart8, Apr 8, 2022
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  2. New Computer: Upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Pro

    Mom is getting a new computer. Although the computer will have Windows 10 Home preinstalled, we want the Pro version.

    Are the steps correct to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro?

    • Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation > Go to store > make your purchase, follow the on screen instructions and within 5 to 10 minutes you will be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro.

    We are in Canada. I am guessing that the upgrade price is close to US$100 converted to Canadian dollars?
     
    Kevin Stecyk, Apr 8, 2022
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  3. 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:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows10

    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, Apr 8, 2022
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  4. Kolby65 Win User

    Upgraded to pro on a new computer and it fails activation.

    Activating Windows 10 Pro After a Hardware Upgrade!

    I followed all the steps to linking my Windows 10 Pro to my Microsoft account so that I could upgrade my hardware, reinstall Windows 10 Pro, and activate it, but it's not working. I'm signed into my Microsoft account. I tried the activation troubleshooter,
    selecing that I recently changed hardware, etc. Nothing is working. I can see my old computer under my Microsoft account, as well as my new one (with better hardware). I changed the motherboard, ram, and CPU. Any suggestions would be wonderful.
     
    Kolby65, Apr 8, 2022
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