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Any safe Place for Windows 11 Pro ISO Download
When you visit Microsoft's download page and select "Multi-Version ISO File", what you actually download is a large file that contains all versions of Windows 11. So, yes, the Windows 11 Pro download is in there, but it is mixed with the files of other versions and is not easily identifiable.
When you are ready to install it, the installation program becomes a little too self-centered. It will check the license key burned onto the computer motherboard (which is the one that comes with your computer), and then it will install any version corresponding to that key. If your Dell computer is a home edition, it will silently install the home edition for you. It won't ask if you need other versions. This is really annoying, isn't it?
After the Windows installation is completed, simply upgrade it to the Professional edition within the Windows system. Go to "Settings" > "Activation", click "Change Product Key", and then enter a common Professional edition key, such as VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T. This can switch the version from Home Edition to Professional Edition in about two minutes. No need to reinstall anything. After completing this operation, your genuine Professional edition license will automatically take effect.
So bottom line: The direct download does give you a Windows 11 Pro download, you just have to do a quick edition swap after installing.