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conniebarnes
Jun 26, 2025Iron Contributor
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...
jexi1122
Jun 26, 2025Copper Contributor
I had the same question a while back. If your laptop has Windows 11 Home, you can upgrade to Pro by going into Settings, then System, and clicking Activation. From there, just enter a valid Windows 11 Pro key and it’ll upgrade without wiping anything. I’ve done it before and it was super smooth—no reinstall needed. Just make sure your data’s backed up, just in case anything goes wrong during the switch.