Windows 10: Want to install Windows 10 Pro N in Australia, but can't...

Hi Guys,

I created a "Windows 10 Pro N" installation ISO via the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and have tried a number of times to perform a clean install on my PC.

It actually installs okay, however, it will not activate with the key I obtained during the Windows 8.1 -> 10 upgrade process. I get a message saying this key is can't be used on this version.

I also created an ISO of the 'standard' Windows 10 Pro and this installed and activated fine using my upgrade Win 10 product key...

My versions of Windows 8.1 (from which I upgraded) was not the "N" version, so I'm guessing this is the reason I can't activate it. Either that, or the fact I'm not located in the EU...

I just like the idea of not having the extra baggage of the Windows media features, which I will never use. Is anyone able to confirm my suspicions about the "N" version installation?

Cheers,

Mike.

:)

 

Cannot seem to upgrade from Windows Pro N to Windows Pro

A Windows 10 Pro N key cannot activate non-N Windows 10 Pro and you will need to perform a clean install if you want to migrate from Windows 10 Pro N.

 

Changing from Windows 10 pro to Windows 10 pro N

I installed pro by accident and discovered that I only have key for pro N. Now, this whole thing is kind of comical as the only difference between pro and pro N is some free programs and can just download and instead of making it easy I'm stuck with pro
and can't change without deleting everything and have a clean install. For not having a windows that installs the free programs automatically. Is there any way to fix this or do I have to accept this kafkaesque situation. And no I'm not interested to pay for
Windows 10 pro when I have the N version already.

I have to stress that the difference is if I want the free programs with the installation or if I want to update later.

 

Hi Mike, welcome to the Ten Forums.

Excuse me for saying this but in my opinion you are going through some really unnecessary steps just to get rid of Windows Media Player. Wouldn't it be far easier to install the full 10 Pro, then disable the Media Features (WMP)?

 

Hi Kari,

Ha Ha, I guess you're right! Didn't really think of that - I've been spending too much time jumping through multiple hoops just to get the Win 10 Upgrade pushed through.

I think I'm almost at the end of the tunnel...

I'll stick with the 'plain' Windows 10 Pro' and follow your suggestion.

Cheers,

Mike.