Win 11 Pro Upgrade Transfer

Anonymous
2025-06-13T00:42:35+00:00

My old pc had an OEM copy of windows 11 home. I purchased an upgrade online to windows 11 pro. That machine died. I just purchased a new laptop that has an oem windows 11 home. Can I transfer that upgrade to this new laptop?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation

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EmilyS726 277.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-06-13T01:16:34+00:00

Hello,

Yes, you can transfer it.

Here is how you do it:

You can go to Settings > System > Activation > Change product key

Disconnect internet, and disable any third party antivirus, key in the generic key instead: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

That should get you to Pro. Once restarted, you can connect back to the internet, sign into your Microsoft account.

Then, go to Settings > System > Activation, run the troubleshooter, choose the hardware change option. When it asks you where it is installed on right now, you should choose the old device name. Then click on Activate button. And on the next screen when it asks you where to transfer it to, choose your new device name. See if that does the trick.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-13T02:46:31+00:00

    You are a credit to humanity. Thank you for a rapid and accurate response. This worked like a charm. Can't thank you enough.

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