Windows 10: Windows 10 Home vs. Windows Pro

Discus and support Windows 10 Home vs. Windows Pro in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi, I bought a laptop (via auction) that was advertised as coming with Windows 10 Pro 64bit. I ran the initial setup (it was brand new), but offline... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/rainer_d, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. Windows 10 Home vs. Windows Pro


    Hi,

    I bought a laptop (via auction) that was advertised as coming with Windows 10 Pro 64bit. I ran the initial setup (it was brand new), but offline (because I didn't want to register it yet, it's for somebody else).

    After I logged it, it said "Windows 10 Home".

    Is it possible that it "turns" into Windows 10 Pro once I register it with Microsoft?

    I normally don't even use Windows, I'm a Linux/Unix sysadmin and my main system at home is macOS, at work I use a Linux desktop.

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    :)
     
    /u/rainer_d, Mar 19, 2021
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  2. 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, Mar 19, 2021
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  3. Nordic Win User
    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Mar 19, 2021
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  4. Monk.e83 Win User

    Windows 10 Home vs. Windows Pro

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Mar 19, 2021
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