Quick Answer: How to Upgrade to Windows 10 Professional?
Contents Upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro via a License Key/Digital License Make Sure You’re up to Date on Any Windows Updates. Navigate Again to Start Menu...
Upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro via a License Key/Digital License
- Make sure you’re up to date on any Windows Updates.
- Navigate again to Start Menu > Settings > Updates and Security > Activation.
- Under Activation, select Change product key.
- Enter the 25-digit Windows Pro Product Key.
- Select Next.
How much does it cost to upgrade to Windows 10 professional?
You can check which edition you’re using by right-clicking the Start button, clicking System, and finding the Windows Edition. Once the free upgrade period ends, Windows 10 Home will cost $119, while Pro will run you $199. Home users can pay $99 to jump up to Pro (check our licensing FAQ for more info).
Can I get Windows 10 Pro for free?
Nothing’s cheaper than free. If you’re looking for Windows 10 Home, or even Windows 10 Pro, it’s possible to get the OS onto your PC without paying a penny. If you already have a software/product key for Windows 7, 8 or 8.1, you can install Windows 10 and use the key from one of those older OSes to activate it.
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