ryujin470 ( ryujin470@fedia.io ) deleted by creator to Technology · 1 year agoWhy are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?message-squaremessage-square17linkfedilinkarrow-up123file-text
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minus-squareArkham ( Arkham@beehaw.org ) linkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 year agoIs it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?
minus-squareSmoke ( Smoke@beehaw.org ) linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·1 year agoYes, Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation will give you an offer to upgrade your edition of Windows or change your product key.
minus-squareMelody Fwygon ( Melody@lemmy.one ) linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoNo. Not without paying a hefty license upgrade fee (Retail copy) or doing something incredibly shady. (Piracy tools which I won’t specifically name but I’m sure you can find and likely know the dangers of obtaining for some users.)
Is it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?
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Yes, Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation will give you an offer to upgrade your edition of Windows or change your product key.
No. Not without paying a hefty license upgrade fee (Retail copy) or doing something incredibly shady. (Piracy tools which I won’t specifically name but I’m sure you can find and likely know the dangers of obtaining for some users.)