[SOLVED] What product key should I buy?

[Acke]

So I just changed boot option to my m.2 ssd and wanted to install windows on it (I unplugged my hd while installing windows though a usb with windows 10 installation media). The question I have is what product key I have to buy to get it working? Homer or Pro or does it even matter? Please help!

 

[Shay Green]

So I just changed boot option to my m.2 ssd and wanted to install windows on it (I unplugged my hd while installing windows though a usb with windows 10 installation media). The question I have is what product key I have to buy to get it working? Homer or Pro or does it even matter? Please help!

You would have to buy whichever you loaded from the USB. You can find this in settings, then the activate windows button which which will bring you to a page and show which version you have

 

[Acke]

You would have to buy whichever you loaded from the USB. You can find this in settings, then the activate windows button which which will bring you to a page and show which version you have

The problem I have is that I downloaded windows 10 installation media onto the usb and it doesn't say if it is home or pro :/

 

[Shay Green]

The problem I have is that I downloaded windows 10 installation media onto the usb and it doesn't say if it is home or pro :/

When you install it it will say in the settings path I said previously and buy a key from there

 

[Acke]

When you install it it will say in the settings path I said previously and buy a key from there

I downloaded the windows 10 installation media from this exact web address and have followed the steps up until the product key: https://www.microsoft.com/sv-se/software-download/windows10ISO (that site may be in Swedish because I'm from Sweden)

 

[Shay Green]

I translated it and it all depends on what version you have installed now as that is what has been turned into an installation media

 

[Acke]

I downloaded the windows 10 installation media from this exact web address and have followed the steps up until the product key: https://www.microsoft.com/sv-se/software-download/windows10ISO (that site may be in Swedish because I'm from Sweden)

I followed JayZ2Cets "Guide: What to do AFTER building your computer" and he does not mention it, he just says that he uses a windows product key.

 

[Nemesia]

You changed the drive and that's it? You should be able to use whatever key you were using on the other drive.

You did not change the motherboard/CPU so the key you are using is still valid to install on your SSD.

 

[Acke]

You changed the drive and that's it? You should be able to use whatever key you were using on the other drive.

You did not change the motherboard/CPU so the key you are using is still valid to install on your SSD.

Really? Will try that ASAP!

 

[Acke]

You changed the drive and that's it? You should be able to use whatever key you were using on the other drive.

You did not change the motherboard/CPU so the key you are using is still valid to install on your SSD.

It worked, now I feel really stupid, thanks for helping!

 

[Acke]

I translated it and it all depends on what version you have installed now as that is what has been turned into an installation media

Used the same product key I had with the original installation and it worked! thanks for your time helping me! much appreciated!

 

[Nemesia]

It worked, now I feel really stupid, thanks for helping!

No problems!

You will have to buy a new key if you change your motherboard/CPU since the key is linked to your hardware (Motherboard/CPU).

Have fun with your new formatted system! 😀

 

[Acke]

No problems!

You will have to buy a new key if you change your motherboard/CPU since the key is linked to your hardware (Motherboard/CPU).

Have fun with your new formatted system! 😀

I will! ty again 😀

 

[geofelt]

If you now have home and want to upgrade to pro, you can do that in place by paying the upgrade charge.
For the home user, there is usually no good reason to do so.
One good reason might be the availability of virtualization.
Another might be the ability to defer on pushed out windows upgrades.