# Home to Pro Upgrade

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### Verify Current Edition

Press Windows key + R, type "winver" and press Enter to confirm you have Windows 11 Home.

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### Open Settings

Press Windows key + I to open Settings, then navigate to System > Activation.

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### Upgrade Your Edition

Look for "Upgrade your edition of Windows" and click on "Change product key".

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### Enter Pro Product Key

Enter your Windows 11 Pro product key. This will automatically start the upgrade process.

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### If You Get Version Error

If you receive an error about having the wrong version of Windows when upgrading from Home to Pro:

1. Disconnect from Internet

Disconnect your computer from WiFi/ethernet to go offline.

2. Use Generic Pro Key

Enter this generic Windows 11 Pro upgrade key:

```
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
```

3. Complete Upgrade Process

Wait for the upgrade process to complete. Your computer may restart during this process.

4. Reconnect and Activate

Once upgrade is complete, reconnect to WiFi and enter your purchased Windows 11 Pro product key to fully activate.
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### Wait for Upgrade

Windows will download and install Pro features. This may take 10-30 minutes and require a restart.

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### Verify Upgrade

After restart, check Settings > System > About to confirm you now have Windows 11 Pro activated.
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