Convert Windows 11 Home to Pro
Follow these steps to upgrade your Windows 11 Home edition to Pro using Command Prompt:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
Search for cmd, right-click, and select Run as administrator.
- Type the following command to enable the License Manager service:
sc config licensemanager start= auto & net start licensemanager
- Start the Windows Update service:
sc config wuauserv start= auto & net start wuauserv
- Change the product key to a generic Windows 11 Pro key:
changepk.exe /ProductKey VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
- Connect your device to the internet.
- Restart your computer to complete the upgrade.
Note: The key used here is a generic product key provided by Microsoft for upgrading to Windows 11 Pro. It does not activate Windows. You must enter a valid product key later to activate your system.
Warning: Use this method for educational purposes only. Bypassing activation policies may violate Microsoft’s terms of service.