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AnselRhodes
Mar 18, 2026Iron Contributor
How do I activate and upgrade to the Pro edition on a new computer running the Windows 11 Preview?
My new computer came pre-installed with the Windows 11 Insider Preview, and I need to activate the system. I would like to upgrade from the current version to the official Pro edition. Could you plea...
KapilArya
Mar 18, 2026MVP
If your current version is Windows 11 Home Insider Preview, you must activate it with proper license. You can ask the seller about the license.
You can also refer this support article to locate your product key:
Once you've Windows 11 Home activated, you can purchase Pro edition at around 100 USD from Settings > System > Activation > Open in Store (next to upgrade).
In case if you've Pro edition key, you can directly upgrade using steps in this guide:
https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-windows-11-home-to-pro
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.