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How to install Windows 11 Pro on laptop instead of home?
I am a heavy user of bitlocker encryption and virtual machine. Unfortunately, these two features are only available from Windows 11 Pro. I got a spare HP laptop without os on it. How can I install W...
Windows 11 Pro is more powerful and has many advanced functions over Windows 10. Fortunately, it is now a very simple task to install Windows 11 Pro on laptop instead of Home is an easy task now. However, there are a few things you should pay attention to make it safe and smooth.
- Backup your files before upgrading or reinstalling.
- TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot are required for Windows 11 (most modern laptops support this).
- If your laptop came with Windows 11 Home pre-installed, the Pro upgrade requires a new license (OEM keys are tied to Home).
- If you skip entering a key during install, you can activate later via Settings.
Final Step: Verify Activation
Open Settings > System > Activation.
Ensure it says "Windows is activated with a digital license" for Windows 11 Pro.
That’s it! Now you have Windows 11 Pro running on your laptop.