Method 1 of 2:
Upgrading Using a Windows 10 Pro Product Key
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Images 1 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro 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. -
Images 2 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on the Start button. This is the icon with for squares at the bottom left corner of your screen.
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Images 4 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Settings.
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Images 6 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Update and Security. You may have to scroll down a bit on your page to see this option. -
Images 7 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Activation. You should find this option on the side panel of the pop up window. -
Images 8 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Change product key. -
Images 9 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Enter the 25-character Windows 10 Pro product key. -
Images 10 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Select Next to start the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. -
Images 11 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Follow along with the prompts to finish installation. Your system may restart a number of times.
Method 2 of 2:
Using a Windows 10 Pro Digital Key
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Images 12 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on the Start button. This is the icon with for squares at the bottom left corner of your screen.
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Images 14 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Settings.
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Images 16 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Update and Security. You may have to scroll down a bit on your page to see this option. -
Images 17 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Activation. You should find this option on the side panel of the pop up window. -
Images 18 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Click on Go to the Store if you Windows 10 Home is activated.- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Images 19 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Purchase the digital key from the Microsoft Store. -
Images 20 of How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Pro Follow along with the prompts to finish installation. Your system may restart a number of times.
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