How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro

This wikiHow explains you how to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows Pro. Before upgrading, you'll need to be sure that your PC is running the latest version of Windows 10. Confirm that your software is up-to-date. To check, enter Updates in the...
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Upgrading Using a Windows 10 Pro Product Key

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    Confirm that your software is up-to-date. To check, enter Updates in the search bar at the bottom of the screen, select Check for Updates. From there, you'll either see confirmation that your system is up-to-date, or you'll be able to select Restart Now to begin the update.
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    Click on the Start button
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    . This is the icon with for squares at the bottom left corner of your screen.
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    Click on Settings
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    Click on Update and Security. You may have to scroll down a bit on your page to see this option.
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    Click on Activation. You should find this option on the side panel of the pop up window.
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    Click on Change product key.
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    Enter the 25-character Windows 10 Pro product key.
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    Select Next to start the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
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    Follow along with the prompts to finish installation. Your system may restart a number of times.
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Using a Windows 10 Pro Digital Key

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    Click on the Start button
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    . This is the icon with for squares at the bottom left corner of your screen.
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    Click on Settings
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    Click on Update and Security. You may have to scroll down a bit on your page to see this option.
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    Click on Activation. You should find this option on the side panel of the pop up window.
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    Click on Go to the Store if you Windows 10 Home is activated.
    1. If you have a digital license for Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Home is currently activated, select Go to Microsoft Store and you'll be prompted to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for free.
    2. If you have a digital license for Windows 10 Pro, but Windows 10 Home isn't activated, select Troubleshoot, and then follow the steps to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
    3. If you don't have a digital license for Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro is available for purchase from the Microsoft Store.
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    Purchase the digital key from the Microsoft Store.
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    Follow along with the prompts to finish installation. Your system may restart a number of times.
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