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Upgrade from Window 10 N to Windows Pro

Anonymous
2018-03-09T22:48:10+00:00

I downloaded Window 10 N on the Internet and for some reason, I am unable to activate it, all my codes are rejected so I have now bought Full version of Windows Pro, and would like to just install it. How do I go about doing this without making a clean install or replacing my apps ands data. In other words can I replace Windows 10 N to Window 10 Pro  without losing my apps and documents

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-10T14:55:09+00:00

    Hello,

    We would like to know more about the activation issue you're experiencing with the N edition of Windows 10. Have you tried running the Activation troubleshooter? If not, kindly follow the steps outlined in this support article.

    Once activated, you can perform the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro using Easy Upgrade. Andre Da Costa provided a link in his article on how to perform this operation. This procedure will preserve your personal data, apps, and personal settings. Easy Upgrade will only be available on a system that is properly activated.

    If you're worried about your personal files, you can check this article on how to manually back up and restore files in Windows 10.

    Let us know if you have other concerns about Windows 10.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-07-08T10:15:40+00:00

    I downloaded Window 10 N on the Internet and for some reason, I am unable to activate it, all my codes are rejected so I have now bought Full version of Windows Pro, and would like to just install it. How do I go about doing this without making a clean install or replacing my apps ands data. In other words can I replace Windows 10 N to Window 10 Pro  without losing my apps and documents 

    hi, did you resolve the Issue - I have the same problem

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-03-12T20:04:16+00:00

    Hello,

    Thanks for your input, however what I want to know is whether I can instal Windows 10 Pro over Windows Home 10 N, without losing apps and documents, if so how do I do it? I have bought the Windows 10 Product key hoping to upgrade. But I think because I am not able to activate windows home 10 N i am not able to upgrade, to pro version or I do not know how to go about upgrading it.

    Thanks

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-03-11T01:41:52+00:00

    Hello,

    when I tried to activate I see we cant activate Windows on this device as we cant connect to your organisation server error code 0x8007007B

    .

    Then I tried to change the product key with the Windows Pro key I bought  I see the product key you entered did'nt work Code here is 0xc004f050

    I tried to troubleshoot, this is what I see "we cant activate your copy of Windows. Make sure you are connected to the Internet (I am) if you continue seeing this problem contact your system admin

    Is there no way I can simply instal the Windows Pro to replace the window home N without losing the installed apps on the system

    My device is 

    Thanks a lot

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-03-10T15:09:59+00:00

    Which version of Windows N are you using? Did you download Windows 10 Home N or Windows 10 Pro N?

    The 'N' designates it to be a European version that allows you to choose the programs you want to play media, etc.

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