{"id":9422,"date":"2024-08-14T14:37:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T12:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/?p=9422"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:32:53","slug":"upgrade-windows-home-to-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upgrade from Windows Home to Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide, we explain step by step how to <strong>Upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro<\/strong> without reinstalling the system or losing your files. The same process applies to <strong>Upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro<\/strong>: In both cases, this is an in-place upgrade, so you\u2019ll keep your programmes, your documents and all your settings.<\/p>\r\n<p>You\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/product-en\/windows-11-pro-key\/\">Windows 11 Pro product key<\/a> or of <a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/product-en\/windows-10-pro-key\/\">Windows 10 Pro<\/a> depending on which version you have installed. There are three steps and it takes no more than 10 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents of the site<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Que_cambia_de_verdad_entre_Windows_Home_y_Pro\" >What are the real differences between Windows Home and Pro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Pasos_para_pasar_de_Windows_Home_a_Pro\" >Steps to upgrade from Windows Home to Pro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Paso_1_Desactivar_Internet\" >Step 1: Deactivate the Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Paso_2_Licencia_de_Actualizacion\" >Step 2: Upgrade License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Paso_3_Activar_el_equipo\" >Step 3: Activate the equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Pasar_de_Windows_11_Home_a_Pro_paso_a_paso\" >Step-by-step guide to upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Errores_frecuentes_al_activar_Windows_Pro\" >Common errors when activating Windows Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Cuando_NO_merece_la_pena_pasar_a_Pro\" >When it\u2019s NOT worth upgrading to Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#Preguntas_frecuentes\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#%C2%BFPuedo_pasar_de_Windows_10_Home_a_Pro_sin_perder_mis_datos\" >Can I upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro without losing my data?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#%C2%BFSirve_el_mismo_metodo_para_pasar_de_Windows_11_Home_a_Pro\" >Does the same method work for upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Pro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_pasar_de_Home_a_Pro_gratis\" >Can you upgrade from Home to Pro for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#%C2%BFCuanto_cuesta_actualizar_de_Home_a_Pro\" >How much does it cost to upgrade from Home to Pro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#%C2%BFMe_sirve_la_clave_que_ya_tenia_de_Windows_Home\" >Will the Windows Home product key I already had work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#%C2%BFLa_clave_generica_VK7JG_activa_Windows\" >Does the generic key VK7JG activate Windows?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/actualizar-windows-home-a-pro\/#%C2%BFTengo_que_desinstalar_algo_o_formatear\" >Do I need to uninstall anything or reformat the hard drive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_cambia_de_verdad_entre_Windows_Home_y_Pro\"><\/span>What are the real differences between Windows Home and Pro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Before upgrading, it\u2019s worth knowing what you stand to gain, as it isn\u2019t worth it for everyone. These are the features that Windows Pro has but Windows Home doesn\u2019t:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>BitLocker<\/strong> \u2014 Full-disk encryption. If your laptop is stolen, nobody can read your files. It\u2019s the number one reason to upgrade to Pro.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Remote Desktop (RDP)<\/strong> \u2014 connect to your PC from another computer. In Home, you can only connect <em>from<\/em> the team, not <em>a<\/em> he.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hyper-V<\/strong> \u2014 native virtual machines, without installing VirtualBox or VMware.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Group Policy (gpedit.msc)<\/strong> \u2014 fine-grained system control: disabling telemetry, blocking updates, password policies.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Domain joining and Azure AD<\/strong> \u2014 essential if the device is connected to a company\u2019s network.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Windows Sandbox<\/strong> \u2014 a disposable Windows environment for opening files you don\u2019t trust.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>More RAM supported<\/strong> \u2014 The Home model remains at 128 GB; the Pro model goes up to 2 TB.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working from home, encrypting your hard drive or connecting to your office PC, the Pro version is well worth it. If you\u2019re using your computer for browsing, office work and gaming, the Home version is perfectly adequate \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/windows-11-home-or-pro\/\">Here we compare it in detail<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasos_para_pasar_de_Windows_Home_a_Pro\"><\/span>Steps to upgrade from Windows Home to Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_1_Desactivar_Internet\"><\/span>Step 1: Deactivate the Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>To carry out the update, you must disable your device\u2019s internet connection. To do this, switch on aeroplane mode, turn off Wi-Fi and, if your device is connected via a cable, disconnect it as well.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> If Windows is connected to the internet whilst you\u2019re entering the generic key, it will attempt to validate it against Microsoft\u2019s servers; if this fails, it will abort the edition change. Without an internet connection, the change is made locally and you can then activate it using your genuine licence.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"paso-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_2_Licencia_de_Actualizacion\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Upgrade License<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>To update easily, go to your device\u2019s settings, <strong>Updating and Security<\/strong>, and go to the section on <strong>Activation<\/strong>. If you can\u2019t find the section, you can always search for \u00abActivation\u00bb using the Windows search function.<\/p>\r\n<p>In Windows 11, the path is slightly different: <strong>Configuration \u2192 System \u2192 Activation<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once in the Activation section, click on \u00abChange product key\u00bb and enter this generic licence:<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The licence will begin an update process which may take several minutes. Once this is complete, return to the Activation tab to check that the Edition now shows <strong>Windows Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 621px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Where to enter the upgrade and activation licence to switch from Windows Home to Pro\" width=\"848\" height=\"393\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"paso-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_3_Activar_el_equipo\"><\/span>Step 3: Activate the equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>To activate the device, make sure you are connected to the internet. Click on \u00abChange product key\u00bb and enter the licence you have purchased. You have now finished <strong>upgrade from Windows Home to Pro<\/strong>: Check under \u00abActivation\u00bb to ensure it says \u2018Windows is activated with a digital licence\u2019.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"woocommerce columns-3\"><ul class=\"products columns-3\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-3154 status-publish first instock product_cat-licencias-digitales product_cat-microsoft product_cat-windows product_cat-windows-11 has-post-thumbnail sale featured virtual taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/producto\/windows-11-pro-key\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/producto\/windows-11-pro-key\/\" title=\"Windows 11 Pro OEM Key \u2014 Genuine Digital License\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-55%<\/span><div class=\"ckit-badge_wrapper\"><span class=\"ckit-badge ckit-badge-1\" style=\"background-color: #e21e1d; color: #ffffff;\">Best seller<\/span><\/div><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-600x600.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Windows 11 Pro Key\" srcset=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-990x990.webp 990w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-441x441.webp 441w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key-800x800.webp 800w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/windows-11-pro-key.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/producto\/windows-11-pro-key\/\" aria-label=\"Windows 11 Pro OEM Key \u2014 Genuine Digital License\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Windows 11 Pro OEM Key \u2014 Genuine Digital License<\/a><\/div>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><del aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>19,99&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/del> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Original price was: 19,99&nbsp;\u20ac.<\/span><ins aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>8,95&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/ins><span class=\"screen-reader-text\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Current price is: 8,95&nbsp;\u20ac.<\/span><\/span>\n<div id=\"wc-stripe-bnpl-shop-msg-3154\" class=\"wc-stripe-bnpl-shop-message\"><\/div><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9422?add-to-cart=3154\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3154\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"3154\" data-product_sku=\"0889842905892\" aria-label=\"Add to basket: \u201cClave Windows 11 Pro OEM \u2014 Licencia Digital Original\u201d\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"\u201cClave Windows 11 Pro OEM \u2014 Licencia Digital Original\u201d has been added to your basket\" role=\"button\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\" data-no-translation-aria-label=\"\" data-no-translation-data-success_message=\"\">Add to basket<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_3154\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:3154,&quot;item_id&quot;:&quot;3154&quot;,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Clave Windows 11 Pro OEM \\u2014 Licencia Digital Original&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:&quot;0889842905892&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:8.95,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:77,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Microsoft&quot;,&quot;item_category2&quot;:&quot;Windows&quot;,&quot;item_category3&quot;:&quot;Windows 11&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;3154&quot;,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/win10cdkeys.com\\\/en\\\/producto\\\/windows-11-pro-key\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;General Product List&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:1,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;simple&quot;,&quot;item_list_id&quot;:&quot;general-product-list&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"product type-product post-2955 status-publish instock product_cat-licencias-digitales product_cat-microsoft product_cat-windows product_cat-windows-10 has-post-thumbnail sale featured virtual taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/producto\/windows-10-pro-key\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><div class=\"woocommerce-image__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/producto\/windows-10-pro-key\/\" title=\"Windows 10 Pro OEM Key \u2014 Genuine License for 1 PC\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"sale-item product-label type-bubble\">-55%<\/span><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-carousel-container\"><div class=\"shoptimizer-plp-image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6112IDxOVpS._AC_SL1500_-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Windows 10 pro key license at win10cdkeys.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6112IDxOVpS._AC_SL1500_-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6112IDxOVpS._AC_SL1500_-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6112IDxOVpS._AC_SL1500_-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/6112IDxOVpS._AC_SL1500_-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 147px, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"woocommerce-card__header\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\"><a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/producto\/windows-10-pro-key\/\" aria-label=\"Windows 10 Pro OEM Key \u2014 Genuine License for 1 PC\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\">Windows 10 Pro OEM Key \u2014 Genuine License for 1 PC<\/a><\/div>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><del aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>19,99&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/del> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Original price was: 19,99&nbsp;\u20ac.<\/span><ins aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>8,95&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/ins><span class=\"screen-reader-text\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Current price is: 8,95&nbsp;\u20ac.<\/span><\/span>\n<div id=\"wc-stripe-bnpl-shop-msg-2955\" class=\"wc-stripe-bnpl-shop-message\"><\/div><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9422?add-to-cart=2955\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_2955\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"2955\" data-product_sku=\"00885370938814\" aria-label=\"Add to basket: \u201cWindows 10 Pro Key OEM \u2014 Licencia Original para 1 PC\u201d\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"\u201cWindows 10 Pro Key OEM \u2014 Licencia Original para 1 PC\u201d has been added to your basket\" role=\"button\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\" data-no-translation-aria-label=\"\" data-no-translation-data-success_message=\"\">Add to basket<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_2955\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:2955,&quot;item_id&quot;:&quot;2955&quot;,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Windows 10 Pro Key OEM \\u2014 Licencia Original para 1 PC&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:&quot;00885370938814&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:8.95,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:7,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Microsoft&quot;,&quot;item_category2&quot;:&quot;Windows&quot;,&quot;item_category3&quot;:&quot;Windows 10&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2955&quot;,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/win10cdkeys.com\\\/en\\\/producto\\\/windows-10-pro-key\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;General Product List&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:2,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;simple&quot;,&quot;item_list_id&quot;:&quot;general-product-list&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasar_de_Windows_11_Home_a_Pro_paso_a_paso\"><\/span>Step-by-step guide to upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The process is the same, but in Windows 11 the menus have moved and many people get confused. Here are the exact steps to <strong>Upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Disconnect the device from the internet (put it in aeroplane mode or unplug the cable).<\/li>\r\n<li>Open <strong>Configuration \u2192 System \u2192 Activation<\/strong>. Please note: in Windows 11, it is no longer under \u00abUpdate &amp; Security\u00bb.<\/li>\r\n<li>Expand <strong>Update your edition of Windows<\/strong> and press <strong>Change<\/strong> under \u00abChange product key\u00bb.<\/li>\r\n<li>Enter the generic key <strong>VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>The device will restart automatically. When it comes back online, under \u2018Activation\u2019 it will show <strong>Windows 11 Pro<\/strong> but <em>not activated<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Reconnect to the internet, go back to \u00abChange product key\u00bb and enter your <a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/product-en\/windows-11-pro-key\/\">Windows 11 Pro license<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>One important difference compared to Windows 10: in Windows 11, step 5 forces a full restart. Don\u2019t do this if you\u2019ve got work that hasn\u2019t been saved.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you want to activate a copy of Windows 11 that\u2019s already the Pro edition but hasn\u2019t been activated, the process is different and you can find it at the <a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/how-to-activate-windows-11\/\">Guide to activating Windows 11<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Errores_frecuentes_al_activar_Windows_Pro\"><\/span>Common errors when activating Windows Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If the edition change or activation fails, it is almost always due to one of these four reasons:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>0xC004F050 \u2014 \u00abThe product key is invalid\u00bb.<\/strong> You\u2019re entering a Windows Pro product key into Windows Home, or vice versa. Check your version at <em>Settings \u2192 System \u2192 About<\/em> First of all.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>0xC004C003 \u2014 \u00abThe activation server has determined that the key is blocked.\u00bb.<\/strong> This usually happens when you try to activate it too many times in a row. Wait a few hours and try again, or activate it over the phone.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>0x803FA067 \u2014 \u00abUnable to update the edition\u00bb.<\/strong> The device was still connected to the internet when I entered the generic password. Repeat Step 1 with the Wi-Fi actually switched off.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>It remains in \u00abWindows Pro \u2013 not activated\u00bb mode.<\/strong> It\u2019s normal: the generic key <em>only<\/em> Change the edition. Step 3 is missing: enter your genuine licence.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuando_NO_merece_la_pena_pasar_a_Pro\"><\/span>When it\u2019s NOT worth upgrading to Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>We don\u2019t want to sell you a licence you don\u2019t need. Don\u2019t upgrade if:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>You just want it to \u00abgo faster\u00bb.<\/strong> Pro doesn\u2019t improve performance by even 1%. It\u2019s exactly the same system with extra features unlocked.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The PC is only for browsing the internet, using Office and playing games.<\/strong> You won\u2019t be using BitLocker, RDP or Hyper-V.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>You\u2019re going to get a new computer soon.<\/strong> An OEM licence is tied to the motherboard of the computer on which it is first activated.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Your computer does not meet the Windows 11 system requirements<\/strong> and you\u2019re thinking of upgrading your operating system at the same time. First, check whether your PC is compatible; if it isn\u2019t, <a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/windows-10-end-of-support\/\">You might find this more interesting<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPuedo_pasar_de_Windows_10_Home_a_Pro_sin_perder_mis_datos\"><\/span>Can I upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro without losing my data?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Yes. It\u2019s an in-place update, not a reinstallation: your files, programmes and settings will remain exactly as they are. Even so, it\u2019s a good idea to make a backup before making any changes to the system.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSirve_el_mismo_metodo_para_pasar_de_Windows_11_Home_a_Pro\"><\/span>Does the same method work for upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Pro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Yes, the steps are exactly the same in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The only difference is the menu path (in Windows 11 it\u2019s Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Activation) and that you must use a product key for the version you have installed.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSe_puede_pasar_de_Home_a_Pro_gratis\"><\/span>Can you upgrade from Home to Pro for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Upgrading the edition is indeed free: the generic key VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T upgrades your Windows Home edition to Pro without costing you a penny. However, the system remains <strong>not activated<\/strong>, with a watermark and customisation disabled. To fully activate it, you need a Pro licence, and that\u2019s where the price makes the difference: Microsoft charges the full price for the upgrade via the Store, whilst a digital OEM licence costs \u20ac7.95.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuanto_cuesta_actualizar_de_Home_a_Pro\"><\/span>How much does it cost to upgrade from Home to Pro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>With a <a href=\"https:\/\/win10cdkeys.com\/en\/product-en\/windows-11-pro-key\/\">Windows Pro OEM digital licence<\/a> It costs \u20ac7.95, and the resulting version is exactly the same as the one sold by Microsoft: same updates, same features, same support.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFMe_sirve_la_clave_que_ya_tenia_de_Windows_Home\"><\/span>Will the Windows Home product key I already had work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>No. A Home licence key only activates the Home edition. For the Pro edition, you need a Pro licence key. Your previous licence key remains linked to that Home installation and cannot be converted.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFLa_clave_generica_VK7JG_activa_Windows\"><\/span>Does the generic key VK7JG activate Windows?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>No. That key only changes the edition from Home to Pro; it leaves Windows unactivated. You then need to enter your actual Pro licence key to activate it, which is Step 3 of this guide.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFTengo_que_desinstalar_algo_o_formatear\"><\/span>Do I need to uninstall anything or reformat the hard drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Nothing. It doesn\u2019t reformat, it doesn\u2019t uninstall anything, and you won\u2019t lose any licences for the programmes you\u2019ve installed. 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