Although Windows 11 or Windows 10 Enterprise edition has a few more features than the Pro edition, if you do not want to use it, you can always downgrade to the desired version. Here is how you can downgrade Windows 11/10 Enterprise to Pro edition within moments.
The Enterprise edition of Windows 11 or Windows 11 is mainly for organizations like schools, colleges, offices, etc. Let’s assume that you opted for the Enterprise edition due to some reason. However, now you want to move back to the Pro edition because you have a valid product key for that edition. In such cases, this guide could help you to get the job done.
Before getting started, you must know a few things:
- A valid product key for the Pro edition is required.
- We have provided a generic key to change the edition. However, it doesn’t activate your copy of Windows 11/10. It just replaces the Enterprise edition with the Pro.
- If you have a digital license linked to your Microsoft account, you can sign in to your account to activate the copy of Windows 11/10.
How to downgrade Windows 11/10 Enterprise to Pro edition
To downgrade Windows 11/10 Enterprise to Pro edition, follow these steps:
- Press Win+I to open Windows Settings.
- Go to System > Activation.
- Click on the Change button.
- Enter the product key and click the Next button.
- Click on the Activate button.
- Restart your computer to get the change.
To learn more about these steps, continue reading.
At first, you need to press Win+I to open Windows Settings on your computer. Ensure that you are in the System tab. If so, click on the Activation menu visible on the right-hand side.
Here you can find two options – Activation state and Change product key. You need to click on the Change button associated with the Change product key. Now you need to enter the Windows 11/10 Pro edition’s product key. However, if you do not have a valid product key or have a digital license, you can enter the following generic key:
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Then, click the Next button.
Once your computer detects the product key, it displays an Activate button. You need to click on it.
Once it displays the Windows is activated message, you need to reboot your computer. While rebooting, it might take a few minutes to change the edition.
Once done, you can open the Windows Settings, go to System > Activation and find out the Activation state. As mentioned earlier, if you have a digital license, you need to sign in to your Microsoft account to activate the copy.
Can you change Windows from Enterprise to Pro?
Yes, you can change Windows 11/10 Enterprise to Pro. Whether you want to move from Enterprise to Pro or Pro to Enterprise, you can do that without any problem. All you need is a valid product key of the desired edition. On the other hand, you can also use a generic product as well.
Can you downgrade from Windows 11?
Yes, you can downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 within moments. However, one important thing you must know is that you can roll back within ten days. Following that, you need to clean install Windows 10 on your computer in order to ditch Windows 11 and continue using Windows 10.
That’s all! Hope this guide helped.
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