Windows 10: Windows 11 Pro licensing question

Hi, I just recently installed Windows 11 pro and need to get a license for it, but I was wondering if I need a full blown Windows 11 Pro license, or can I use a Windows 11 Pro upgrade license? I don't have the option to purchase through the Microsoft store due to some group policy stuff blocking access, so I will be purchasing the key from a retail site.Thanks!

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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.

 

Windows 11 Pro Licensing Questions.

Q1 - If I purchased Windows 11 Pro with my Microsoft ID on a Lenovo device, will my Windows 11 Pro license continue to work if I switch to a Samsung device? If so, are there limitations or requirements?

Q2 - Will my Windows 11 Pro license cover upgrades to future versions like Windows 12? If not, what are my options?

Q3 - Can I use my Windows 11 Pro license on multiple devices simultaneously? Are there restrictions?

Q4 - What support options are available with a one-time purchase of Windows 11 Pro?

Q5 - How can I ensure my Windows 11 Pro license remains valid and supported as new Windows versions are released?

 

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.