Downgrade Windows 11 Enterprise to Windows 11 Pro

Anonymous
2023-04-25T12:13:58+00:00

Hi Guys

I am working on our companies migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11, I have a few devices that were activated using our Windows 11 Enterprise licensing using KMS. Is it possible to downgrade to Pro using a Windows 11 pro MAK or Retail key without causing any issues ?

I have seen some instances on the web showing that all you do is change product key using a generic Windows 11 pro key but surely the generic key is not valid as it is shown all over the tutorials or does Windows 11 use the Windows 11 enterprise activation as proof of purchase ?

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DaveM121 919.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2023-04-25T12:48:26+00:00

Hi Smiffy151no,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

Yes, you can downgrade to Windows11Pro using a product key, that is sut a matter of entering the Pro product key and the system will convert to the Pro edition from the Enterprise edition and that will not affect the users files settings or installed software.

The method to use the generic key is usually if there is a pre-existing Pro licence on the PC, but that would also work to downgrade form Enterprise to Pro, then you would need to enter your legitimate Pro key to activate the Pro edition.

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  1. Kapil Arya 38,221 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-04-25T14:23:54+00:00

    Hello,

    The generic product key is only for edition change. It never activates your system. You've to activate system manually with your unique key after edition change.

    Also refer this video guide:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22FTNymdy0U

    Let us know if this helps!

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  2. DaveM121 919.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-04-25T13:03:42+00:00

    Hi Smiffy151no, glad to help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-25T14:45:43+00:00

    Hi

    Again many thanks for the advice, the reply from Dave resolved the issue thank you

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-25T13:02:34+00:00

    Hi Smiffy151no,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    Yes, you can downgrade to Windows11Pro using a product key, that is sut a matter of entering the Pro product key and the system will convert to the Pro edition from the Enterprise edition and that will not affect the users files settings or installed software.

    The method to use the generic key is usually if there is a pre-existing Pro licence on the PC, but that would also work to downgrade form Enterprise to Pro, then you would need to enter your legitimate Pro key to activate the Pro edition.

    Hi Dave

    Many thanks for your rapid reply much appreciated.

    Kind Regards

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