Upgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 11 Pro

Hi,

In addition to @Bence Weiszmann ence's procedure, if you purchased the Pro edition from the Microsoft Store and it still didn't update to the Pro version or gave an error:

First, install ShowKeyPlus and note down your Windows 11 Home product key:

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pkvzcprx9nv?hl=en-US&gl=US

After noting down the key, disconnect your PC from the internet.

Go to Start > Settings > System > Activation.

Select "Change product key."

Enter the generic key: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T. It will ask if you want to upgrade the edition; select "Yes" and wait for the process to complete.

Once it finishes and updates to the Pro version, you will need to open the Command Prompt (as administrator) and run the command slmgr /upk to remove the generic key; you should receive a notification that the key has been uninstalled.

Reconnect your PC to the internet, then go to Start > Settings > System > Activation > Troubleshoot. It will attempt to detect the upgrade you purchased via your Microsoft Store account.

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Thanks.

Dear @Austin Barker

You can upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro without reinstalling Windows. Go to Settings --› System --› Activation and check your current edition and activation status. If you already have a Windows 11 Pro product key, select Change product key and enter the 25-character key. If you don't have a product key, you can select Upgrade your edition of Windows → Open Store and purchase Windows 11 Pro through the Microsoft Store. You can find Microsoft's official guide here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/install-upgrade/upgrade-windows-home-to-windows-pro

Best regards,
Bence