Question:

How can I activate Windows 10 Pro on my device that has a Windows 10 Home Single Language digital license? The troubleshooter suggested installing Windows 10 Home Single Language, but I prefer to keep Windows 10 Pro. Do I need to purchase a new license or is there another solution? My device has a 64 bit OS and a x64-based processor.

Answer:

How to activate Windows 10 Pro with a Windows 10 Home Single Language digital license

If you have a device that came with Windows 10 Home Single Language pre-installed, you may have a digital license for that edition of Windows. A digital license is a method of activation that does not require a product key. It is linked to your device’s hardware and your Microsoft account.

However, if you want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, you will need a different license. Windows 10 Home Single Language and Windows 10 Pro are not the same edition of Windows, and they have different features and requirements. You cannot activate Windows 10 Pro with a Windows 10 Home Single Language digital license.

There are two possible solutions to this problem:

The easiest and most straightforward way to activate Windows 10 Pro is to buy a license for it. You can do this from the Microsoft Store app on your device, or from the Microsoft website. You will receive a product key that you can use to activate Windows 10 Pro.

To purchase a Windows 10 Pro license from the Microsoft Store app, follow these steps:

• Open the Microsoft Store app from the Start menu or the taskbar.
• Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select Settings.
• Under Update & Security, click on Activation.
• Click on Go to the Store.
• You will see an option to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for a certain price. Click on Buy.
• Follow the instructions to complete the purchase and payment process.
• You will receive a confirmation email with your product key.
• Go back to the Activation settings and click on Change product key.
• Enter the product key you received and click on Next.
• Follow the instructions to complete the activation process.

To purchase a Windows 10 Pro license from the Microsoft website, follow these steps:

• Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-10
• Click on Buy Windows 10 Pro.
• Follow the instructions to complete the purchase and payment process.
• You will receive a confirmation email with your product key.
• Go to the Settings app on your device and click on Update & Security.
• Click on Activation and then on Change product key.
• Enter the product key you received and click on Next.
• Follow the instructions to complete the activation process.

Solution 2: Reinstall Windows 10 Home Single Language and use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro

Another possible solution is to reinstall Windows 10 Home Single Language on your device and then use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. This is a more complex and time-consuming process, but it may work if you do not want to buy a new license.

The Media Creation Tool is a tool that allows you to create installation media for Windows 10, such as a USB flash drive or a DVD. You can use it to upgrade your device to a different edition of Windows 10, such as Windows 10 Pro. However, you will still need a valid product key for the edition you want to upgrade to.

To reinstall Windows 10 Home Single Language and use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, follow these steps:

• Back up your personal files and data to an external storage device or a cloud service, as this process will erase everything on your device.
• Go to the Settings app on your device and click on Update & Security.
• Click on Recovery and then on Reset this PC.
• Click on Get started and then on Remove everything.
• Follow the instructions to reset your device to its factory settings. This will reinstall Windows 10 Home Single Language on your device and activate it with your digital license.
• Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
• Click on Download tool now and save the Media Creation Tool to your device.
• Run the Media Creation Tool and accept the license terms.
• Select Upgrade this PC now and click on Next.
• The tool will download and install the latest version of Windows 10 on your device. When prompted, select Windows 10 Pro as the edition you want to upgrade to.
• You will be asked to enter a product key for Windows 10 Pro. You can use a generic product key that will allow you to proceed with the installation, but you will not be able to activate Windows 10 Pro with it. You can find a list of generic product keys here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys
• Follow the instructions to complete the installation process.
• After the installation is complete, you will need to activate Windows 10 Pro with a valid product key. You can buy one from the Microsoft Store app or the Microsoft website, as explained in Solution 1. Alternatively, you can use a product key from a previous version of Windows that is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, such as Windows 7 Professional or Windows 8.1 Pro. You can find more information about the free upgrade offer here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-upgrade
• To activate Windows 10 Pro with a valid product key, go to the Settings app on your device and click on Update & Security.
• Click on Activation and then on Change product key.
• Enter the product key you have and click on Next.
• Follow the instructions to complete the activation process.

Conclusion

In this article, we have explained how to activate Windows 10 Pro on a device that has a Windows 10 Home Single Language digital license. We have presented two possible solutions: purchasing a Windows 10 Pro license or reinstalling Windows 10 Home Single Language and using the Media Creation Tool to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Both solutions require a valid product key for Windows 10 Pro, which you can buy from the Microsoft Store app or the Microsoft website, or use from a previous version of Windows that is eligible for a free upgrade. We hope this article has been helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.

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Disclaimer:

This article is generated by an AI assistant and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified technician or Microsoft support before making any changes to your device or operating system. The AI assistant is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or damages that may result from following the instructions in this article.