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zbujojr
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Apr 02, 2020

Updating Enterprise

I don't know if this is the right forum to post this on but I would appreciate anyone's help on this.   My Desktop is running Enterprise N 2016 LTSB, which isn't really useful to me as i'm not a co...
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HotCakeX
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Apr 03, 2020

Hellozbujojr 

 

if your license is digital, i.e tied to your Microsoft account, then you can use generic keys to downgrade/upgrade to any edition of Windows 10.

but remember, if your Microsoft account doesn't contain the license for the edition you are switching to, your Windows will be deactivated and says activation required.

 

you can always download the latest Windows 10 version from here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

 

LTSB/C is a long term servicing branch/channel, meaning it can run for up to 10 years without the need to get feature updates.

 

for gaming usually Windows 10 pro is the best option.

 

Comparison between Windows 10 enterprise and Pro:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/Compare

 

Comparison between Windows 10 Home and Pro:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare-windows-10-home-vs-pro

 

Where to buy Windows 10 license? From Windows store app and from their website:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-10-pro/df77x4d43rkt?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

 

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