Digital License says Windows Home, not Pro


  1. OrangeCrate
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    Win 10 Pro
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    Digital License says Windows Home, not Pro


    I've been a member since February 2016, but haven't had a lot to say. I have learned a lot by reading, and I wish to thank all of you for the knowledge.

    Today I have a problem...

    I purchased a $99 upgrade from Microsoft for Win 10 Pro, a few days ago. The upgrade went fine.

    Yesterday, I upgraded my RAM from 8GB to 16 (don't know why - just playing, I guess). I then reinstalled Windows from a retail USB stick for Home, and upgraded it to 1903 using Windows Update Assistant.

    When I went to activate the Digital License to retrieve the Pro upgrade, I found the following from Microsoft:

    "Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account"

    However the version is says it's linked to, is Home not Pro.

    I don't know what to do next, to retrieve Pro. Any help with this would be highly appreciated.
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  3. ThrashZone
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    Hi,
    Yep MS don't give activation keys with version upgrades you'll just have to deal with a ms account sign in and sync with your upgrade version.

    If 10 is also a upgrade from win-7 or 8 it further complicates activation.

    Plenty of cheap legitimate 10 activation codes out there oem and retail which actually come with keys to use for a fraction ms charges for their non hope they activate upgrades or full installs tied to a ms account.
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  4. NavyLCDR
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    Change your product key on the activation screen to the generic key for Pro:
    VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
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  6. OrangeCrate
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    That did it. You guys are the best, thanks! Marking this thread solved...
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  7. NavyLCDR
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    You're welcome.
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