Windows 10: Windows downgraded itself from Pro to Home

Discus and support Windows downgraded itself from Pro to Home in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi all, while installing Docker on my machine, I got an unexpected error telling me, that Docker needs Windows Pro or Windows Server to operate. It... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by lubakabra, May 2, 2020.

  1. lubakabra Win User

    Windows downgraded itself from Pro to Home


    Hi all,


    while installing Docker on my machine, I got an unexpected error telling me, that Docker needs Windows Pro or Windows Server to operate. It is weird because I know for sure that laptop that I am using shipped with Windows 10 Pro. It came to me that since I am a part of Windows Insider program, I update my machine rather frequently. I don't believe that this might be an issue. I tried to update via Win. Activator and activation number, but to no success.


    TLWindows downgraded itself from Pro to Home :DR It seems that Windows "updated" itself from Pro version to Home version.


    Build info:

    Edition : Win. 10 Home

    Version: 2004

    OS build 19041.208

    Experience Win. Feature Experience Pack 120.2202.130.0


    TIA

    :)
     
    lubakabra, May 2, 2020
    #1
  2. R9
    r9 Win User

    How to downgrade Win7 pro to WinXP

    I have bought Windows 7 pro edition which is downgradable. The question is how to downgrade ?
    After the downgrade what is going to be the s/n of the XP is it going to be the same S/N of the Windows 7 pro that I have downgraded ?
    And is it possible to install Windows XP with the Windows 7 pro serial number ?
    And if I want to end up with XP downgrade is it the only way ?
     
  3. windows 10 ESD downgrade to windows 7 pro

    Your question is very confusing.

    So you have a software download of Windows 10 Pro with no product key.

    Is that correct?

    Then you say:

    1. I dont wanna use windows 10, i need use windwos 7 pro

    2. need a purchase license only windows 10 pro

    3. how i can activate this license key(windows 10 pro ESD) on my PC with windows 7 pro?

    4. I dont wanna use windows 10, i need use windwos 7 pro

    If you already have Windows 7 why download Windows 10 Pro if you don't want to use Windows 10 Pro??

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    If by some chance you mean that you bought Windows 10 Pro and you want to downgrade it for free to Windows 7 Pro, you can't.

    Windows 10 Pro had to be a preinstalled OEM license.

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    Here is the information about Downgrade rights. It is an old Microsoft link which they removed but the information still apples>

    Device Partner Center

    Downgrade rights for Windows software
    The following OEM versions of Windows software are eligible for downgrade rights.

    [table][tr][td]Windows 10 Pro includes downgrade rights to:
    • Windows 8.1 Pro
    • Windows 7 Professional
    [/td][td]Windows 8.1 Pro includes downgrade rights to:
    • Windows 7 Professional
    • Windows Vista Business
    [/td][td]Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate include downgrade rights to:
    • Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate
    • Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, or Windows XP x64 Edition
    Note Other OEM Windows 7 versions (for example, Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Home Premium) do not include downgrade rights.[/td][/tr][/table]

    Note downgrade rights are only available as long as Microsoft provides support for that earlier version,
    as outlined in the
    Windows lifecycle fact sheet
    .

    Steps for an end user to downgrade Windows software


    To downgrade eligible Windows software, end users must:

    • Purchase a PC preinstalled with Windows software.
    • Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
    • Perform the downgrade process to the eligible downgrade product using the media/key from a genuine, previously licensed OEM or retail product.

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    Bill Smithers, May 2, 2020
    #3
  4. Windows downgraded itself from Pro to Home

    Downgrade Windows 10 enterprise to Pro

    Hi Sumit,

    Thanks for your quick response and help, But I was told that if I inserted the Windows 10 Pro product key into the activation section it will be downgraded automatically like the following steps:

    1. Open the Settings app and click Update & Security.
    2. Open Activation and click Change product key.
    3. Enter your Windows 10 Professional product key and click Next.
    4. Restart the computer after the new product key is activated.
    Can this be helpful ?
     
    Ahmed Samir_959, May 2, 2020
    #4
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