Get Windows 10 without purchasing a license through unofficial means.
Get Windows 10 without purchasing a license through unofficial means.
You're facing issues with Windows 10 Pro installation on a machine that already has a home license. The system seems to auto-select the home edition without your input. You've tried moving the installation drive and entering a Pro product key, but it still fails to detect the correct edition. The shortcut (Shift + F10) to open the command prompt doesn't seem to help with changing the edition during installation. Consider checking if the license is properly installed or contacting support for further assistance.
I only possess home keys but require installing an alternative edition across all my computers to connect them to a domain.
I just tested it without activation, the only issue is a water mark and some personalization options are off.
During installation, the setup bypasses key entry when a BIOS key is found. Getting pro on a home computer was easiest by installing Home first, then upgrading to Windows Pro using a Pro key. Tip: You don’t need a Windows 10 key—Windows 7 and 8 keys are functional too. I store keys from old office PCs; they just work fine. It’s a bit unusual.
I own 10 Pro on a home PC that was upgraded from an 8.1 Pro genuine disc copy when the free upgrade from Microsoft was unavailable. Afterward, it was completely erased and reinstalled as 10 Pro using the Microsoft Media Creation Tool. The installation was done by logging in with a Microsoft account that had the digital license attached.