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How to upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro without product key?
I have a Windows 10 Home installation and want to move to the Pro edition, but I currently do not have a product key. I would like to know whether there is a legitimate way to change the edition with...
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How to upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro
- Open Settings and go to Update & Security → Activation.
- Check the currently installed edition and activation status.
- Choose the option to change or upgrade the product edition.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the edition upgrade.
- Restart the computer when prompted.
- Return to the Activation page and confirm that the Pro edition is installed and activated.
This process upgrades the existing installation without requiring a complete system reinstall, so personal files and installed applications can normally remain in place.
Note:
- Back up important files before starting.
- Keep the computer connected to power during the upgrade.
- Check the activation status after restarting.