How to actually update my computer from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro

Greg Maier 20 Reputation points
2026-07-14T01:46:23.5666667+00:00

Bought the Windows Pro Upgrade (Order Number: 1796747636) from Settings. Went to Accounts --> Your Info, Signed into local account so I could Sign In to the digital account, had tons of issues, finally got logged in, got to PIN request, put in current, finished, restarted, still no sign of where the heck to upgrade to Pro (not under Windows upate) and System --> Activation still shows Windows 11 Home.

Is there a regular Activation Key I can put in? That would have taken a few minutes. I have been trying to get to Pro for a few hours.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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Estrella721 46,025 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-07-14T02:20:20.0933333+00:00

Try using the generic product key to initiate the Office version change, then sign in with the Microsoft account you used to purchase Office to complete the activation.

Disconnect from the internet

Go to Settings > System > Activation. Click "Change product key," enter "VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T," and hit activate.

Reconnect to the internet and make sure you’re signed in with the Microsoft account you used for the purchase.

Restart your computer and check.

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