Windows 10: What are the dangers to look for when upgradiing from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro?

Discus and support What are the dangers to look for when upgradiing from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My situation is as follow. I bought a Lenovo PC with Windows 10 Home OEM installed in Spanish. I can read Spanish a little but would like to get... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by RaymondFellers, Oct 29, 2018.

  1. RAYMONDFELLERS
    RaymondFellers Win User

    What are the dangers to look for when upgradiing from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro?


    My situation is as follow.

    I bought a Lenovo PC with Windows 10 Home OEM installed in Spanish. I can read Spanish a little but would like to get Windows 10 Pro so I can switch the language to English. I have a Windows 8.1 Pro product key. Can I use that key on my Windows 10 Home edition to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro without having to revert back to Windows 8.1?


    If that's possible, what should I do so I won't lose apps or other files?


    If anyone can point me to instructions to do the upgrade I sure will appreciate it. When I read various websites about this I get some very different warnings and instructions so it's hard to know who is right and who isn't.


    Blowing up my entire operating system isn't something I want to do.


    Thanks for any help/suggestions.

    :)
     
    RaymondFellers, Oct 29, 2018
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 29, 2018
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  3. FRICK
    Frick Win User
    Windows 10 Release Date Announced

    Windows 10 Home will be $119, Pro $199.

    Microsoft: Windows 10 Home costs $119, Pro costs $199



    Which is good news actually, because Windows 8.1 is loads cheaper than previous versions (retail licensing at Windows 7 OEM prices). And it sort of puts a huge hole in the Windows subscription theory.
     
    Frick, Oct 29, 2018
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    What are the dangers to look for when upgradiing from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro?

    Is it time for Windows 10 already?

    Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

    And, some info from the FAQ page:

    Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page:

     
    95Viper, Oct 29, 2018
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