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title: How to Upgrade to Windows 10 Professional
description: "**Before upgrading to Windows 10 Pro, make sure your device is up to date and running the most recent version of Windows 10 Home. ** **For more info about how to keep your PC updated, see **[**Windows Update: FAQ**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2)**.**   **Upgrade using…"
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updated: "2024-03-02"
category: Windows and Office
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# How to Upgrade to Windows 10 Professional

**Before upgrading to Windows 10 Pro, make sure your device is up to date and running the most recent version of Windows 10 Home. **

**For more info about how to keep your PC updated, see **[**Windows Update: FAQ**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2)**.**

 

**Upgrade using a Windows 10 Pro product key**

1. Select the **Start  **button, then select **Settings  **> **Update & Security**  > **Activation**.

2. Select **Change product key**, and then enter the 25-character Windows 10 Pro product key.

3. Select **Next **to start the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.

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Do you have issues with activation after your upgrade?

See the following for more help activating your valid product key or digital license for Windows 10 Pro: Check out our Troubleshooting tips