How to Upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Professional

This wikiHow teaches you how to purchase and install the Windows 10 Professional upgrade on a computer running Windows 10 Home version.

Steps

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    Open the Windows Settings app on your computer. Click the Windows icon on the bottom-left corner of your desktop, and select the gear icon on the menu to open your settings.
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    Click Update & Security in the Windows Settings window. This menu will allow you to update your Windows software to the Professional version.
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    Click the Activation button. This will allow you to see the details of your current Windows version, and update it to Professional.
    • You can see your current Windows 10 version on the right-hand side of your window.
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    Click the Go to Store link on the Activation menu. This will open the Windows store, and allow you to purchase the Windows 10 Professional version.
    • If you've already purchased the Professional upgrade and have the product key ready, click Change product key instead of Go to Store. This will allow you to enter your product key, and update your Windows version.
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    Click the $99.99 button to purchase the Professional upgrade. This will allow you to use your saved, primary method of payment to purchase Windows 10 Professional, and start the upgrade installation.
    • If you don't have a saved method of payment on your account, you'll be asked to provide your payment and billing details here.
    • Your primary method of payment will be charged $99.99 for this purchase.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    Will I need to reinstall all my software?
    Mr. Paul Maddens
    Mr. Paul Maddens
    Community Answer
    If you do a clean install, yes. If you do the upgrade, no. Backup your data ether way.
  • Question
    What comes after Step 5?
    Pennywise2
    Pennywise2
    Community Answer
    Windows will start upgrading, Your PC Will Restart. After 30 minutes to 1 Hour, Depending on the speed of your computer, You will be running Windows 10 Pro. To Confirm, Press the Windows key and r at the same time. Type "Winver" in run. And it should say Windows 10 Pro.

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Article SummaryX

1. Open the Windows Settings app.
2. Click Update & Security.
3. Click Activation.
4. Click Go to Store or Change product key.
5. Purchase the upgrade or enter your product key.

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