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vishals
Copper Contributor
Sep 26, 2025

Upgrading new hardware with existing Windows Pro license

Team,

I had one Lenovo device, when I bought this Windows Pro License, linked to my account, in 2023.

Now, I got new Asus device. Not able to use Activate Troubleshooting or Windows didn't auto migrate the license. Still using Home Edition. 

Tried troubleshooting guide

  1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-your-microsoft-account-to-your-digital-license-3bdaaacc-259d-4769-bf14-acac4edbc30a
  2. Since, Home Edition is active, Troubleshoot button
  3. I do not have "Add Account" button too. 

Not sure, what to do next. 

device management
Features
licensing
Update management

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  • firxt's avatar
    firxt
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 27, 2025

    Go to Settings>System>Activation>Change product key.

     

    Input your authentic product key, this would upgrade the edition to pro and activate it.

     

    If it fails, try using a generic product key:

    VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T this will change the edition to pro then you can activate it using your product key later.

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