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Getting a license key for a Windows 11 Home to Pro upgrade

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Anonymous
2024-04-22T22:01:04+00:00

Hi everyone,

I work for an MSP and I have a managed customer who needs a few existing PC's upgraded from Windows 11 Home to Pro.

I've done this before with the method of putting in a company Microsoft account with a company credit card to purchase the upgrade from right inside of Windows, but I'm not a big fan of that. I know I can just purchase a Windows 11 Pro license key and apply it... But then it costs way more than upgrading from inside Windows($260 VS $130)

What I need is a Windows 11 Pro license key that only works for the purpose of upgrading, and costs $130 rather than $260.

Has anyone figured out how to do this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-24T06:34:57+00:00

    Hello Adrian Knelsen

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community!

    Thank you for your feedback. I understand that this issue is causing you distress. I noticed that you said that you would like to purchase a Windows 11 Pro license key, but unfortunately you can only upgrade by means of a digital license, you can click on the link below to see the detailed steps.

    Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro - Microsoft Support

    Also, regarding your question about the upgrade price, if you buy a brand new windows pro, the price is $199, and if you upgrade from home edition to pro, the price should be $99, you can click on the link below to check it out.

    Buy and Download Windows 11 Pro | Microsoft

    You are better off choosing to upgrade to the Pro version if you want to do so by purchasing a digital license from the Microsoft Store.

    Best regards

    Brian - MSFT |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-24T14:58:18+00:00

    Hi Brian, thanks for your reply.

    The discrepancy in price is just because I'm in Canada, talking about these purchases in CAD.

    I understand what you're saying, my question in the long run is if I can buy a Windows 11 Pro license key for $99 USD rather than $199 USD. A specific type of Windows 11 Pro license key that is for the purpose of upgrading from home to pro.

    Regards,

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-04-26T08:59:06+00:00

    Thanks for your feedback

    I understand your problem, however, upgrading from windows 11 home edition to professional edition is not done by activation key method, only by using digital license form.

    You can purchase a digital license from the Microsoft Store for $99, which will be tied to your Microsoft account.

    You can click on this link and then click on "update to Windows 11 pro" to be redirected to the Microsoft Store.
    Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro - Microsoft Support

    Best regards

    Brian - MSFT |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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