Switching from Windows 10 Pro to Home version

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Switching from Windows 10 Pro to Home version

Switching from Windows 10 Pro to Home version

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awincent
Junior Member

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07-07-2016, 11:41 AM

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You might be curious about why you're attempting to switch from Windows 10 Pro to Home, but I’m here to clarify my situation. Initially, I had a hard drive with Windows 10 Pro OEM and later transferred it to another machine. Now I own a Windows 10 Home license, though I’m unsure how to install it safely. The Home activation key didn’t work during the activation process. How can I downgrade without losing data?

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awincent

07-07-2016, 11:41 AM #1

You might be curious about why you're attempting to switch from Windows 10 Pro to Home, but I’m here to clarify my situation. Initially, I had a hard drive with Windows 10 Pro OEM and later transferred it to another machine. Now I own a Windows 10 Home license, though I’m unsure how to install it safely. The Home activation key didn’t work during the activation process. How can I downgrade without losing data?

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Nickpresident
Junior Member

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07-07-2016, 08:40 PM

#2

A complete replacement is required. W10Pro OEM isn’t movable from one model to another. Same applies to W10H.

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Nickpresident

07-07-2016, 08:40 PM #2

A complete replacement is required. W10Pro OEM isn’t movable from one model to another. Same applies to W10H.

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Alexis141
Member

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07-15-2016, 12:23 PM

#3

You should always make sure to back up your data in case something happens.

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Alexis141

07-15-2016, 12:23 PM #3

You should always make sure to back up your data in case something happens.

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MikeDragon159
Senior Member

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07-15-2016, 08:36 PM

#4

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MikeDragon159

07-15-2016, 08:36 PM #4

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MikeDragon159
Senior Member

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07-15-2016, 10:39 PM

#5

Thank you for the details.

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MikeDragon159

07-15-2016, 10:39 PM #5

Thank you for the details.