Switching from W10 Enterprise to Pro?

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  1. blued

    blued MDL Junior Member

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    #1 blued, Nov 18, 2015
    Installed 10 Enterprise (upgraded from 7 ultimate w/Daz loader) on July 30. I recall trying to switch to Pro soon afterwards (fresh install), but it wouldnt work, this I believe due to the existing 10 enterprise version/key being tied to my hardware.

    Any way to replace a 10 enterprise installation with 10 Pro?

    Thanks.
     
  2. endbase

    endbase MDL Guru

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    #2 endbase, Nov 18, 2015
    Yes you can go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion and change Enterprise into Professional on the 2 locations. After that start an upgrade with the pro iso and you can keep all your files and settings :tea:
     
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    blued MDL Junior Member

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    #3 blued, Nov 18, 2015 (OP)
    Thanks, but is there a specific product key I need to enter or will it automatically generate a new one?
     
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    endbase MDL Guru

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    #4 endbase, Nov 18, 2015
    Key ending on 3V66T google it you will find it ;)
     
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    blued MDL Junior Member

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    #5 blued, Nov 18, 2015 (OP)
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    endbase MDL Guru

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    #6 endbase, Nov 18, 2015
    Oke what iso did you download try the generic key ending on T83GX
     
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    blued MDL Junior Member

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    #7 blued, Nov 18, 2015 (OP)
    OK working with the generic key. Much thanks!

    Windows 10 Version 1511 Pro & Home | Build 10586 | x64 | en-us - MSDN (Size: 3.74 GB)

    SHA1: 875EC108288B9F581E5D8099CF0EDB79F0F3E483
     
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    #8 endbase, Nov 18, 2015
    To get a proper activation after the install U must use the first key BTW !
     
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    odiebugs1 MDL Expert

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    #9 odiebugs1, Nov 18, 2015
    There was no reason to UPGRADE, Enterprise has nothing to do with windows 10 free offer, there is no key tied to anything with VL OS. At any time you can clean install Enterprise, upgrading does noting towards getting activated.

    You can just clean install pro, and use the key endbase said -T83GX this turns pro into a VL and KMS, then you can go with generic key.