Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro reinstallation

I originally got my Windows 10 Pro as a free upgrade from Windows 7 Pro. If I want to reinstall Windows 10 Pro (from my downloaded DVD), What type of activation code(s) do I need? I see that currently I have a Product ID shown on my Control Panel > System page.. But I never got an activation key like we used to have with Windows 7. Do I just need my original Windows 7 key?

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Windows 10 reinstalled from windows 10 install disk went from Pro to Home

I obtained Windows 10 Pro from upgrading Windows 8.1 Pro. I created a windows 10 installation disk just in case.

I had to use it to completely reinstall my OS. after reinstalling all my applications I noticed I had windows 10 Home now. I should have Windows 10 Pro.

Please is there a way I can upgrade to Pro without paying the $99 or having to reinstall windows 8.1 pro and upgrade then reinstall all my apps again.

 

Question About Repair Windows 10 pro

If I Reinstall Windows 10 pro for Repair with Media Creation Tool, it well going to be Windows 10 or Windows 10 pro

 

You don't need a product key. It just knows. On the screen that asks for a product key click the link for "I don't have a product key."

 

Also I advise OP downloads latest iso as it is likely dvd is old version, and it will get upgraded giving a double install. Also, it may be better to wait a few weeks for next version to avoid a triple install.

 

Your Windows 10 is activated with a Digital License, your hardware (the motherboard) has already been identified by Microsoft`s servers.

You can see that in Settings>Updates & Security>Activation

Just do as instructed and click skip or I don`t have a key during the install, and when you get online W10 will self activate.

Windows 10 - Clean Install

 

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated

 

When I tried to put an ultimate key when I was running Windows 7 professional it said that I couldn't do it. So in for Windows 10 could I put a key in for Windows 10 professional. When running Windows 10 home would it work?

 

A windows 7 ultimate key should work for windows 10 pro as that was the proper upgrade patch. It will not work for 10 home - you will need to upgrade to 10 pro first.

 

Thanks. I'm in 2 minds whether to go back to Windows 7 professional or go for Windows 10 professional. I don't really like 10 at all. Don't think 10 professional will be much more different. Would I get a forced update to 10 or would I be OK with 7 professional?

 

The days of forced upgrades and nagging to upgrade to Windows 10 are gone. You can run Windows 7 in peace now!

 

Thanks NavyLCDR