{"product_id":"upgrade-windows-10-home-to-pro","title":"Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro","description":"\u003cp\u003eReady to \u003cstrong\u003eupgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e? This upgrade key converts your existing Windows 10 Home PC to the Professional edition in minutes. There is no reinstall and no data loss: your files, apps and settings stay exactly where they are while Windows unlocks BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V and the rest of the Pro toolset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 10 Home to Pro Upgrade Key\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro upgrade key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e a PC running an activated copy of Windows 10 Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-time purchase for 1 PC, no subscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade time:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 5 to 15 minutes, including one restart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital key sent by email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit and 64-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Gain by Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWindows 10 Home\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAfter upgrading to Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBitLocker drive encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Desktop (connect to this PC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyper-V virtual machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup Policy Editor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomain Join and Microsoft Entra ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows Sandbox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl over Windows Update timing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProtect your data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBitLocker encrypts your whole drive, so a lost or stolen laptop does not expose your documents, passwords or client files.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWork from anywhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemote Desktop lets you sign in to your home or office PC from another computer, tablet or phone and use it as if you were sitting in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTake control of your PC\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGroup Policy gives you settings that Windows 10 Home hides, from update behaviour to privacy and security rules. Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox let you test software and other operating systems safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Upgrade Instead of Reinstalling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to back up or restore:\u003c\/strong\u003e your programs, files and personal settings are untouched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo installation media:\u003c\/strong\u003e the upgrade happens inside Windows Settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast:\u003c\/strong\u003e most PCs finish in under 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame PC, more capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal when a new job, course or client requires Pro features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave your work and close open apps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003cstrong\u003eSettings\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eUpdate \u0026amp; Security\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eActivation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder \u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade your edition of Windows\u003c\/strong\u003e, select \u003cstrong\u003eChange product key\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter the 25-character upgrade key from your order email and select \u003cstrong\u003eNext\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect \u003cstrong\u003eStart\u003c\/strong\u003e and wait while Windows prepares the upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour PC restarts. When it comes back, the Activation page shows \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 10 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf Windows does not accept the key at the first attempt, contact our support team. We will guide you through the edition switch and get you activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour PC must be running \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 10 Home\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check under Settings, System, About.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 10 Home should already be activated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 10 Home N upgrades to Pro N, which needs a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-10-pro-n-product-key\"\u003eWindows 10 Pro N key\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn internet connection is required for activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a new PC or installing from scratch? Choose a full \u003ca href=\"\/products\/windows-10-professional\"\u003eWindows 10 Professional retail key\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 10 Support Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicrosoft ended standard support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025. Windows 10 Pro continues to work after the upgrade, and Microsoft offers a separate Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for PCs that need security patches beyond that date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWindows 10 Home to Pro Upgrade FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill I lose my files or programs when I upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The upgrade changes the Windows edition only. Your files, installed apps and settings remain in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the Home to Pro upgrade take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually 5 to 15 minutes, including one restart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to reinstall Windows?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The upgrade is done from the Activation page in Windows Settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes my Windows 10 Home need to be activated first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The upgrade works best on an activated copy of Windows 10 Home. If yours is not activated, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I go back to Windows 10 Home afterwards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot without reinstalling Windows. The upgrade to Pro is permanent on that installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work on 32-bit and 64-bit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The upgrade keeps your current architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow will I receive my upgrade key?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy email after payment is confirmed. Check your spam folder if it does not arrive, or contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@mcdkeys.com\"\u003esupport@mcdkeys.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your order number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the upgrade does not work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact our support team by email or live chat and we will help you complete it. 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