Switch any Windows 10/11 edition to Pro (Upgrade Guide)

Step 1 – Install all Windows updates first
Before starting the upgrade, make sure your PC is fully updated to reduce the chance of errors.

• Open Settings > Windows Update

• Click Check for updates

• Install any available updates

• Restart your PC if prompted

Step 2 – Disconnect from the internet
Temporarily turn off your connection to avoid conflicts during the edition switch.

• Disable Wi‑Fi, or

• Unplug the Ethernet cable

Step 3 – Enter the Pro upgrade key to switch editions
This step starts the edition change (it’s used to move to Pro, not to fully activate).

• Open Control Panel

• Go to System and Security > System

• Select Change product key

• Enter the following upgrade key:

VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

Windows will begin the upgrade process and may restart your computer.

Step 4 – Confirm the upgrade completed
After the restart, verify that your device is now running Pro.

• Open Settings > System > About

• Check that the edition shows Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro

Step 5 – Reconnect to the internet
Turn Wi‑Fi back on or reconnect your Ethernet cable.

Step 6 – Activate using the key you purchased
Now complete activation with the key from your delivery email.

• Go back to Change product key (same location as before)

• Enter the purchased activation key

• Follow the on-screen prompts to finish activation

Optional check: you can confirm activation status in Settings > System > Activation.