Question Installed wrong version of Windows 10

[h22lude]

I had Windows 10 Pro on my old computer with a digital license. I didn't realize I had Pro and selected Home when I just did a fresh install on a new computer. I tried to activate my digital license but it obviously won't let me since I'm using the wrong version. Is there an easy way to upgrade Home to Pro and then link my digital license or do I have to do it all over again?

 

[rgd1101]

Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro - Microsoft Support

Learn how to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro, including how to use a valid product key or the Microsoft Store.

support.microsoft.com

 

[USAFRet]

I had Windows 10 Pro on my old computer with a digital license. I didn't realize I had Pro and selected Home when I just did a fresh install on a new computer. I tried to activate my digital license but it obviously won't let me since I'm using the wrong version. Is there an easy way to upgrade Home to Pro and then link my digital license or do I have to do it all over again?

Applying a valid Pro license to a Home install will automatically upgrade it to Pro.
No reinstall needed.

 

[h22lude]

Applying a valid Pro license to a Home install will automatically upgrade it to Pro.
No reinstall needed.

I have a digital license. It isn't allowing me to sign in to Microsoft to link the account. I go into settings>activision, it says windows is not active. I do the troubleshooter and click I changed hardware on this device recently. I get "We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you’re using right now. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account you linked to the Windows 10 digital license on this device or try again later."

I made sure on my old computer it said "Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account"

 

[bignastyid]

Is the old install a pre installed OEM license (Dell, HP, etc)?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Use dummy key to upgrade to Pro version.
Then activate with license linked to your live account.

Generic Product Keys to Install Windows 10 Editions

List of Generic Product Keys to Install Windows 10 Editions

www.tenforums.com

 

[h22lude]

Is the old install a pre installed OEM license (Dell, HP, etc)?

It was originally from a HP laptop but when I built my old computer 7 years ago I was able to get Microsoft to give me an actual new product key

 

[USAFRet]

It was originally from a HP laptop but when I built my old computer 7 years ago I was able to get Microsoft to give me an actual new product key

Home, Pro, or other?

 

[h22lude]

Home, Pro, or other?

On the HP laptop, I don't remember but I believe Pro. My old computer it was Pro

 

[h22lude]

I was able to upgrade to Pro and it is all linked now. Thanks