How to Migrate From Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro?

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the necessary steps to migrate from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro. 

Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth and successful system upgrade.

Make sure you have your Windows 10 Pro product key ready.  see Find your Windows product key. You should receive a 25-character long key that’ll allow you to activate Windows 10 Pro after the upgrade process.

Note: The following steps are specifically tailored for devices that are presently operating with an activated version of Windows 10 Home. In the event that your Windows 10 Home isn’t activated, we strongly advise initiating the activation process for Windows 10 Home prior to proceeding with the following steps.

• To begin, open File Explorer, navigate to ‘This PC,’ right-click, and then select ‘Properties.’ 

• A window will promptly appear, presenting essential system information.  Here, you can readily identify the Windows edition you are currently using, which, in this tutorial, corresponds to the Home edition. 

• Additionally, you can verify your product key, discern the processor architecture, and confirm the activation status of your Windows operating system, which is presently activated.

• Now, it’s imperative to disconnect your internet connection, as this upgrade must be executed while offline. 

• After disabling your connection, return to the system information window and click on ‘Change product key.’ Confirm your action with a ‘Yes‘ and patiently await for a moment.

• Next, enter the migration key which the Windows Pro 10 product key. Click ‘Next,’ followed by ‘Start,’ and allow your system some time to prepare for the upgrade. 

Please be mindful that this process may take a few minutes. 

It’s worth noting that the migration key solely facilitates a switch between different editions. 

To fully activate Windows 10 Professional, you will require an additional, paid activation license.

Once the operation is completed, your computer will automatically restart. 

Be patient during this process, as updates are installed, and your system undergoes configuration changes. 

Following this, your computer will restart once more. Wait a few minutes while your system incorporates the new features.

The operation is a resounding success! Congratulations! 

• Now, open File Explorer, right-click on ‘This PC,’ select ‘Properties,’ and examine your system information. 

You’ll notice the presence of Windows 10 Professional instead of Windows 10 Home. 

However, please note that your new operating system is not yet activated. 

To rectify this, click on ‘Activate Windows,’ and then proceed to ‘Change product key.’ Input your product key.

Finally, click ‘Activate‘ and patiently wait for a brief moment. 

Congratulations you are in order, as your operating system has been successfully activated.

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