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Wrong windows 10 license for wrong windows

Anonymous
2022-01-15T02:54:48+00:00

Hi I have a problem with my laptop dell it keeps on saying I should activate my windows only to find out I’m using the windows 10 license for windows 10 pro

Please help I’m so frustrated right now because I’ve started with classes .

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Neil D 33,495 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2022-01-16T19:13:41+00:00

You will need to create boot media using the Media Creation Tool Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com) select Download tool now. Run the tool once downloaded (instructions are on the website) once you have USB boot media then boot from the USB and select Language > Install now > Custom install, at custom install delete all partitions on the boot disk. With unallocated space selected click the Next button. If prompted do not enter a product key but skip that screen.

The correct edition should be selected automatically based on the activation record for the hardware.

This process deletes all files on the boot disk so a backup of personal files is essential.

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  1. Neil D 33,495 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-01-15T12:27:00+00:00

    Type winver in Search and select the top result. What edition of Windows 10 does it show?

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  2. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-01-15T03:26:39+00:00

    Hello Windows,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you. I'm sorry, downgrading of Edition from Pro to Home is not supported.

    You may need to consider performing a Clean Installation of Windows 10 Home Single Language.

    Important: Back up your important personal data and files to an external hard drive or USB flash drive.

    Download the Media Creation tool(Click Download tool now). Use the tool to "Create installation media (USB flash drive at least 8GB in size) to install Windows 10". Instructions inside the link.

    Note: Please make sure to uncheck the "Use the recommended options for this PC box".

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Please try checking the link below for more details.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create...

    Insert the USB Installation media into your computer. Please change the boot order in the Bios Settings. Boot your PC from the Installation Media you created.

    Kindly refer to the link below on how to perform a Clean Installation of Windows by Greg Carmack - MVP.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

    Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-01-15T04:33:37+00:00

    I’m done

    So how do I know if my windows has been downgraded from 10pro to 10 ?

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-01-15T04:09:20+00:00

    Ohk thank you I’ll get back when I am half way thank you very much.

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