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I installed the Windows 11 Pro N version, which I cannot activate using my existing Windows 10 Pro product key. How can I Switch the installed version, so can I can activate it without the need for a new product key?
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Hi,
The last time I had the same situation, I used regedit to fix it, I found a tutorial on pcexistance website and it worked like a charm, you can follow the link below :
https://www.pcexistence.com/how-to-upgrade-from-windows-11-pro-n-to-windows-11-pro/
Best Regards
Hi, I’m Nicole, I’ll be happy to help you out today.
Unfortunately, Windows 11 Pro N and Windows 11 Pro are two distinct versions of the operating system and cannot be easily switched. The "N" in Windows 11 Pro N stands for "Europe," and it's a version of the operating system that is sold without certain multimedia applications, such as Windows Media Player, to meet regulatory requirements in Europe.
You can try to use the official ISO of Windows 11 to be used on the reinstallation. You can follow these links for that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Kezya27wA
Here is the link for the software used in the video
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...
Report back the results here afterward.
Regards.
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