Windows 10: Windows 11 Pro activation

Discus and support Windows 11 Pro activation in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a newly built pc, and I purchased a copy of Windows 11 Pro USB from an online vendor. The usb key was in the original packaging and sealed, so... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jeff Elliott80, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. JEFF ELLIOTT80
    Jeff Elliott80 Win User

    Windows 11 Pro activation


    I have a newly built pc, and I purchased a copy of Windows 11 Pro USB from an online vendor. The usb key was in the original packaging and sealed, so it wasn't tampered with. I have tried numerous times to activated, but it keeps failing. I have reinstalled Windows several times, and fresh installs on an empty drive. I keep getting error codes 0x803FA067 and\or 0xC004C003. This is very frustrating, as I don't understand why it won't work. I have also tried 2 times using phone activation, and all failed to activate.

    :)
     
    Jeff Elliott80, Mar 1, 2023
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  2. JBRYAN41
    JBryan41 Win User

    Windows 11 Home to Pro upgrade

    Want to upgrade 11 Home to 11 Pro. Tried download, but apparently files transferred were for 11 Enterprise. This will not activate; error is "invalid digital license or product key". This is on a new Surface. How to proceed?

    Can withdraw/delete this. The suggestion to downgrade - listed below - with a 'fake' windows 10 key works.
     
    JBryan41, Mar 1, 2023
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  3. ZACHARY100
    Zachary100 Win User
    Free upgrade from Windows 11 Home to 11 Pro using 10 Pro retail license

    My current computer has an activated Windows 10 Pro retail license. I'm planning to replace my current computer by buying a new computer that comes preinstalled with Windows 11 Home, and then I understand I can use my 10 Pro license to upgrade to 11 Pro for free.

    What's the most straightforward way of accomplishing this? The obvious approach that comes to mind involves two steps:

    1. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer and activate with my existing retail license.
    2. Upgrade new computer to 11 Pro for free through the settings.
    Is there a simpler way of doing this without having to reinstall Windows 10? For example, would it be possible to somehow "trade in" my Windows 10 Pro license for 11 Pro? I'm fairly new to Windows licensing and am just trying to understand what is possible/best practice, with minimal effort.
     
    Zachary100, Mar 1, 2023
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  4. CMDRKEENE
    CmdrKeene Win User

    Windows 11 Pro activation

    Windows 11 Pro - Where to Buy today?

    Here's Microsoft's official steps to Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro (microsoft.com).

    1. Select Start > Settings > System > Activation.
    2. Under Upgrade your edition of Windows, select Open Store
    3. Make sure you’re signed in with your Microsoft account to purchase Windows 11 Pro
    4. After you confirm your purchase, you’ll be prompted to install Windows 11 Pro and restart your PC. You’ll then be running Windows 11 Pro.
     
    CmdrKeene, Mar 1, 2023
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