The upgrade process takes quite a while to complete so be patient. Enter the product key from Microsoft (VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T) in the space provided. To switch product keys, open Settings and go to Update & security > Activation > Change Product key. If you decide you like the Pro version, you will need your own product key to activate the OS and use it permanently. Once you have done this, the system will go through an upgrade process from Home to Pro, but will not be activated on Pro.Īs you can see from the above, while this will upgrade your copy of Windows 10 Home to Pro, what it won’t do is activate it. This default key will not activate the system, just take you to Pro so you can activate using a valid Pro key that you will provide. On the Microsoft Community Forums, Charles of Microsoft says:įrom your Windows 10 Home running Version 1511, enter the Windows 10 Pro Default key under change product key.
