command to delete windows 11 home product key and activate windows 11 pro product key

 

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To delete your current product key and activate Windows 11 Pro, uninstall the Home key using the Command Prompt, then enter your new Pro key. [1, 2]

Step 1: Remove the Windows 11 Home Key

1. Press the Windows Key, type cmd.
2. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
3. Type the following command and press Enter to uninstall the key:
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   slmgr.vbs /upk
   

   Use code with caution.
4. Type the following command and press Enter to clear the key from the registry:
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   slmgr.vbs /cpky
   

   Use code with caution.
5. Restart your PC. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Step 2: Activate Windows 11 Pro

1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Activation.
2. Click Change product key and select Change.
3. Enter your 25-character Windows 11 Pro product key and click Next to initiate the upgrade. [1]

If you are currently using a Microsoft Account tied to your Pro license, the upgrade may also be applied as a digital license without needing to manually type the key. [1, 2]

For a visual guide on using the Command Prompt to deactivate and clear your current Windows product key:

Uninstall product key #windows11

Kapil Arya MVP

YouTube · 31 Oct 2023

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If you need help checking if your new Pro key is successfully linked or need to link your digital license, please tell me:

• Where you purchased the Pro key (e.g., Microsoft Store, third-party retailer).
• If your device is connected to your Microsoft Account.

I can provide the specific steps to troubleshoot any upgrade errors.