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AtanasM
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Apr 29, 2023

Upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro

I have Windows 11 Home but want to switch to Windows 11 Pro. I followed the instructions to buy Windows 11 Pro from the Store, but after the purchase was completed I was not prompted to make the upgrade. There is no product key as well. How can I upgrade to Windows 11 Pro?

  • Hello,

    You can try upgrading using generic product key for Pro edition: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T. At step 4 of this guide, you've to enter this generic product key:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-windows-11-home-to-pro

    The generic key will only convert your Windows 11 to Pro edition, it won't activate. Since you already bought Pro upgrade, you system will be automatically activated with Pro edition, as you connect to the Internet.

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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