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Windows 11/10 Home to Pro upgrades through CSP

jpaxton 10 Reputation points
2023-08-08T19:42:36.97+00:00

I'm upgrading a user from home to pro in a client environment that I manage through partner center. When I look in CSP, it gives me 2 options, but one is significantly cheaper than the other. Can someone explain the differences between "Windows 11 Home to Pro Upgrade for Microsoft 365 Business" and "Windows 11 Pro Upgrade?" I've attached the descriptions below for reference.

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Windows 11 Home to Pro Upgrade for Microsoft 365 Business

By Microsoft - On-premises

All the features of Windows 11 Home plus enterprise-grade security, powerful management tools like BitLocker device encryption, and enhanced productivity with remote desktop. Licensed for 1 PC or Mac. This offer is for customers with a Microsoft 365 Business subscription and upgrades a Windows 11 Home device to Windows 11 Pro for the purposes of deploying Microsoft 365 Business. NOTE: Not all devices running Windows 10 are eligible to receive a Windows 11 upgrade. See the Windows 11 device specifications for upgrade requirements and supported features. Certain features require additional hardware. Installing Windows 11 media on a PC that does not meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11 on a PC that does not meet the requirements, that PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates. Damages to the PC due to lack of compatibility aren't covered under the manufacturer warranty.

Windows 11 Pro Upgrade

By Microsoft - On-premises

Windows 11 Pro Upgrade License Windows 11 Pro is designed for small and medium businesses and enables you to manage your devices and apps, protect your business data, facilitate remote and mobile scenarios, and take advantage of the cloud technologies for your organization. Windows 11 Pro has enterprise-grade security to help protect your data, and it's simple to set up and manage for multiple users. It works across your devices so you can stay mobile and integrates seamlessly with Office 365* -- connecting your team to maximize productivity. * Subscription sold separately The Windows Pro upgrade license is recommended if you want to: - Upgrade Windows 7/8/8.1/10 to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro NOTE: See the Windows 11 device specifications for upgrade requirements and supported features. Certain features require additional hardware. Installing Windows 11 media on a PC that does not meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11 on a PC that does not meet the requirements, that PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates. Damages to the PC due to lack of compatibility aren't covered under the manufacturer warranty.

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  1. Limitless Technology 44,776 Reputation points
    2023-08-09T08:17:40.73+00:00

    Hello there,

    In the past, Microsoft allowed Cloud Solution Providers to offer Windows 10 Pro Upgrades through their program. This allowed users with Windows 10 Home editions to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro using licenses obtained through CSPs. The process generally involved the CSP purchasing and assigning Windows 10 Pro licenses to the customer's Microsoft account, which would then enable the user to upgrade their system.

    To upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro through CSP:

    Contact a CSP: Reach out to a Cloud Solution Provider that offers Windows licensing services.

    Purchase Windows 10 Pro Licenses: Purchase the necessary number of Windows 10 Pro licenses from the CSP. The CSP will usually provide you with a unique license key or other information to perform the upgrade.

    Upgrade Process: Once you have the licenses, you should be able to perform the upgrade using your Windows 10 Home installation by following these steps:

    Open the Settings app.

    Go to Update & Security > Activation.

    Click on Change product key.

    Enter the Windows 10 Pro product key provided by the CSP.

    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.

    Activation: After the upgrade, your system should be running Windows 10 Pro. Make sure to check the activation status in the Activation settings to ensure that the upgrade was successful and the license is properly activated.

    I used AI provided by ChatGPT to formulate part of this response. I have verified that the information is accurate before sharing it with you.

    Hope this resolves your Query !!

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