Fresh install of Windows 10 installs home instead of Pro

[WearyIT]

Laptop came with Windows 10 Home pre-installed. I upgraded this to Pro using the Microsoft Store.

When doing a clean install it installs Home without prompting, instead of Pro. Is there a way to force it to install Windows 10 Pro on a clean install?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

I was reading about that problem, and from all I have read about the subject, the answer is no.

You install W10 Home, and then use the change product key option, and then enter the W10 Pro key and in a few minutes Windows 10 Home converts to W10 Pro.

It's a clean install anyway.

[WearyIT]

I considered that BUT it is a digital key: I don't have a product key to type in. So doesn't help me much.

When I get back to work next week I have an ISO that only contains Pro downloaded from SA site. Should? force Pro install. Doesn't help me much THIS week re-installing home laptop while on vacation.

Wait...what? You're supposed to take a break while on vacation? Now you tell me...

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

I just came across this...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/installing-windows-10-p...

Workaround:  

Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro using the following default product key:

VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T 

Review instructions how to perform an Easy Upgrade using the default key:

How to Perform an Easy Upgrade in Windows 10 

After upgrading, proceed to enter the Windows 10 Pro product key.

Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation > Change the product key

Enter the product key, close then restart your computer, it should reactivate automatically.

[WearyIT]

It's a workaround but it does the trick.

Not as clean as an install straight to Pro but guess I'll have to live with it. Thanks heap much.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.