Switch from an unactivated version of Windows 11 Home to a paid Windows 11 Pro key.
Switch from an unactivated version of Windows 11 Home to a paid Windows 11 Pro key.
I bought a new laptop and switched to a brand-new SSD by wiping it completely using an old one from another computer (using Linux tools on a USB stick). Because of this swap, I had to reinstall Windows when I turned the laptop on again, which I did. I originally planned not to use a license key right away and just install the Home version later so I could activate it afterward. Unfortunately, I couldn't enter a key or pick between different versions because the old Windows key from my old computer kept running in my new one and automatically started installing Home instead of Pro. Can I force a change on this laptop? Or is there another way to make sure the system installs unactivated? All my important files are saved on an external drive, so wiping the laptop's hard disk would wipe everything anyway if needed. I tried finding a video about removing keys from BIOS settings but was unsure if that method works for me or what exactly it does. Thanks!
To go from Home to Pro in Microsoft, you just have to buy the right version and click "upgrade" in Windows. You don't even need to delete everything; you can simply add features without starting over. The only thing you really need is a Pro copy.