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ms.technology: itpro-deploy
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ms.date: 10/28/2022
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ms.date: 09/15/2023
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appliesto:
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- ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
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- ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
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---
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# Windows 10 edition upgrade
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**Applies to**
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- Windows 10
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With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For a comprehensive list of all possible upgrade paths to Windows 10, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md). Downgrading the edition of Windows is discussed in the [License expiration](#license-expiration) section on this page.
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The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition of Windows 10 that is running on your computer.
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> [!NOTE]
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>
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> The reboot requirement for upgrading from Pro to Enterprise was removed in version 1607.
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> [!TIP]
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>
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> Although it isn't displayed yet in the table, edition upgrade is also possible using [edition upgrade policy](/configmgr/compliance/deploy-use/upgrade-windows-version) in Microsoft Configuration Manager.
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 (X) = not supported</br>
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 (green checkmark) = supported, reboot required</br>
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 (blue checkmark) = supported, no reboot required<br>
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<!-- OLD TABLE and key
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X = unsupported <BR>
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✔ (green) = supported; reboot required<BR>
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✔ (blue) = supported; no reboot required
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|Method |Home > Pro |Home > Education |Pro > Education |Pro > Enterprise |Ent > Education |Mobile |
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|-------|-----------|-----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------|--------|
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| Using mobile device management (MDM) | | | | | | |
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| Using a provisioning package | | | | | | |
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| Using a command-line tool | | | | | | |
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| Entering a product key manually | | | | | | |
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| Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store | | | | | | |
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-->
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- ❌ (X) = not supported.
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- ✅ (green checkmark) = supported, reboot required.
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- ☑️ (black checkmark) = supported, no reboot required.
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| Edition upgrade | Using mobile device management (MDM) | Using a provisioning package | Using a command-line tool | Using Microsoft Store for Business or PC | Entering a product key manually | Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store |
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|-----------------| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
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| **Home > Pro** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Home > Pro for Workstations** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Home > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Home > Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Pro > Pro for Workstations** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro > Enterprise** |  |  |  |  <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro for Workstations > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro for Workstations > Enterprise** |  |  |  |  <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro Education > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Enterprise > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Home > Pro** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| **Home > Pro for Workstations** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
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| **Home > Pro Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
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| **Home > Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
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| **Pro > Pro for Workstations** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ☑️ | ☑️ |
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| **Pro > Pro Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ☑️ | ❌ |
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| **Pro > Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ✅ | ❌ |
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| **Pro > Enterprise** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) | ☑️ | ❌ |
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| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ☑️ | ❌ |
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| **Pro for Workstations > Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ✅ | ❌ |
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| **Pro for Workstations > Enterprise** | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ | ☑️ <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) | ☑️ | ❌ |
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| **Pro Education > Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ✅ | ❌ |
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| **Enterprise > Education** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) | ✅ | ❌ |
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> [!NOTE]
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>
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> - For information about upgrade paths in Windows 10 in S mode (for Pro or Education), check out [Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise in S mode](../windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md)
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> - Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN SKU. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN SKUs installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN SKUs using the same methods.
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> <br>
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## Upgrade using mobile device management (MDM)
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- To upgrade desktop editions of Windows 10 using MDM, you'll need to enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp).
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- To upgrade desktop editions of Windows 10 using MDM, enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp).
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## Upgrade using a provisioning package
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Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package to upgrade a desktop edition. To get started, [install Windows Configuration Designer from the Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9nblggh4tx22).
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- To create a provisioning package for upgrading desktop editions of Windows 10, go to **Runtime settings > EditionUpgrade > UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** in the **Available customizations** panel in Windows ICD and enter the product key for the upgraded edition.
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For more info about Windows Configuration Designer, see these articles:
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For more info about Windows Configuration Designer, see the following articles:
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- [Create a provisioning package for Windows 10](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package)
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- [Apply a provisioning package](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-apply-package)
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## Upgrade using a command-line tool
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You can run the changepk.exe command-line tool to upgrade devices to a supported edition of Windows 10:
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You can run the `changepk.exe` command-line tool to upgrade devices to a supported edition of Windows 10:
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`changepk.exe /ProductKey <enter your new product key here>`
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You can also upgrade using slmgr.vbs and a [KMS client setup key](/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys). For example, the following command will upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise.
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You can also upgrade using `slmgr.vbs` and a [KMS client setup key](/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys). For example, the following command upgrades to Windows 10 Enterprise.
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`Cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`
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## Upgrade by manually entering a product key
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If you're upgrading only a few devices, you may want to enter a product key for the upgraded edition manually.
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**To manually enter a product key**
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If you're upgrading only a few devices, you may want to enter a product key for the upgraded edition manually. To manually enter a product key:
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1. From either the Start menu or the Start screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
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1. From either the Start menu or the Start screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
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2. Select **Change product key**.
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1. Select **Change product key**.
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3. Enter your product key.
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1. Enter your product key.
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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## Upgrade by purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store
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If you don't have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store.
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**To upgrade through the Microsoft Store**
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If you don't have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store. To upgrade through the Microsoft Store:
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1. From either the **Start** menu or the **Start** screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
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1. From either the **Start** menu or the **Start** screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
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2. Select **Go to Store**.
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1. Select **Go to Store**.
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3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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> [!NOTE]
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>
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> If you are a Windows 10 Home N or Windows 10 Home KN user and have trouble finding your applicable upgrade in the Microsoft Store, click [here](ms-windows-store://windowsupgrade/).
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## License expiration
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Volume license customers whose license has expired will need to change the edition of Windows 10 to an edition with an active license. Switching to a downgraded edition of Windows 10 is possible using the same methods that were used to perform an edition upgrade. If the downgrade path is supported, then your apps and settings can be migrated from the current edition. If a path isn't supported, then a clean install is required.
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Volume license customers whose license has expired need to change the edition of Windows 10 to an edition with an active license. Switching to a downgraded edition of Windows 10 is possible using the same methods that were used to perform an edition upgrade. If the downgrade path is supported, then your apps and settings can be migrated from the current edition. If a path isn't supported, then a clean install is required.
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Downgrading from any edition of Windows 10 to Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 by entering a different product key isn't supported. You also can't downgrade from a later version to an earlier version of the same edition (Ex: Windows 10 Pro 1709 to 1703) unless the rollback process is used. This article doesn't discuss version downgrades.
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Downgrading Windows 10 to Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 by entering a different product key isn't supported. You also can't downgrade from a later version to an earlier version of the same edition (Ex: Windows 10 Pro 1709 to 1703) unless the rollback process is used. This article doesn't discuss version downgrades.
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> [!NOTE]
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>
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> If you are using [Windows 10 Enterprise Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation) and a license expires, devices will automatically revert to the original edition when the grace period expires.
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### Scenario example
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[blank] = Not supported or not a downgrade
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**Destination Edition: (Starting)**
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#### Destination Edition: (Starting)
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 (green checkmark) = Supported downgrade path</br>
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 (blue checkmark) = Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade<br>
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 (X) = not supported or not a downgrade</br>
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- ✅ (green checkmark) = Supported downgrade path.
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- ☑️ (black checkmark) = Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade.
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- ❌ (X) = not supported or not a downgrade.
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| **Edition** | **Home** | **Pro** | **Pro for Workstations** | **Pro Education** | **Education** | **Enterprise LTSC** | **Enterprise** |
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|-----------------| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |--------------------------------------------- |
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| **Home** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Pro** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Pro for Workstations** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Pro Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Enterprise LTSC** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Enterprise** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Home** | ☑️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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| **Pro** | ❌ | ☑️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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| **Pro for Workstations** | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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| **Pro Education** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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| **Education** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ☑️ | ❌ | ☑️ |
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| **Enterprise LTSC** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ☑️ | ❌ |
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| **Enterprise** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ☑️ | ❌ | ☑️ |
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> **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs follow the same rules shown above.
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> **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs follow the same rules shown in table.
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Some slightly more complex scenarios aren't represented by the table above. For example, you can perform an upgrade from Pro to Pro for Workstation on a computer with an embedded Pro key using a Pro for Workstation license key, and then later downgrade this computer back to Pro with the firmware-embedded key. The downgrade is allowed but only because the pre-installed OS is Pro.
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The table may not represent more complex scenarios. For example, you can perform an upgrade from Pro to Pro for Workstation on a computer with an embedded Pro key using a Pro for Workstation license key. You can then later downgrade this computer back to Pro with the firmware-embedded key. The downgrade is allowed but only because the pre-installed OS is Pro.
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## Related articles
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- highpri
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- tier2
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ms.technology: itpro-deploy
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ms.date: 10/28/2022
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ms.date: 09/15/2023
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appliesto:
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- ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
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---
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# Windows 10 upgrade paths
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**Applies to**
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- Windows 10
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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>
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> This article deals with upgrading from Windows versions that are out of support. For a current version of this article, please see [Windows upgrade paths](windows-upgrade-paths.md) that deals with currently supported versions of Windows.
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>
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> For more information, see:
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>
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> - [Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-8-1-support-ended-on-january-10-2023-3cfd4cde-f611-496a-8057-923fba401e93).
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> - [Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7-support-ended-on-january-14-2020-b75d4580-2cc7-895a-2c9c-1466d9a53962).
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> - [FAQ about Windows 7 ESU](https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/windows-client/windows-7-eos-faq/windows-7-extended-security-updates-faq).
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## Upgrade paths
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This article provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or a later operating system. This includes upgrading from one release of Windows 10 to later release of Windows 10. Migrating from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition of the same release is also supported.
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This article provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or a later operating system. Paths include upgrading from one release of Windows 10 to later release of Windows 10. Migrating from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition of the same release is also supported.
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If you're also migrating to a different edition of Windows, see [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md). Methods and supported paths are described on this page to change the edition of Windows. These methods require that you input a license or product key for the new Windows edition prior to starting the upgrade process. Edition downgrade is also supported for some paths. However, applications and settings aren't maintained when the Windows edition is downgraded.
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- **In-place upgrade from Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or [Windows 10 General Availability Channel](/windows/release-health/release-information)** to Windows 10 LTSC isn't supported. Windows 10 LTSC 2015 didn't block this in-place upgrade path. This issue was corrected in the Windows 10 LTSC 2016 release, which only allows data-only and clean install options.
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You can upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 10 General Availability Channel if you upgrade to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 or later. Upgrade is supported using the in-place upgrade process (using Windows setup). You'll need to use the Product Key switch if you want to keep your apps. If you don't use the switch, the option **Keep personal files and apps** option is grayed out. The command line would be `setup.exe /pkey xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx`, using your relevant Windows 10 GA Channel product key. For example, if using a KMS, the command line would be `setup.exe /pkey NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`.
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You can upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 10 General Availability Channel if you upgrade to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 or later. Upgrade is supported using the in-place upgrade process using Windows setup. The Product Key switch needs to be used if you want to keep your apps. If you don't use the switch, the option **Keep personal files and apps** option is grayed out. The command line would be `setup.exe /pkey xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx`, using your relevant Windows 10 GA Channel product key. For example, if using a KMS, the command line would be `setup.exe /pkey NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`.
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- **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs (editions without media-related functionality) follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions aren't the same type (for example, Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process.
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- **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs (editions without media-related functionality) follow the same upgrade paths shown in the following tables. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions aren't the same type (for example, Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data is kept but applications and settings are removed during the upgrade process.
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- **Windows 8.0**: You can't upgrade directly from Windows 8.0 to Windows 10. To upgrade from Windows 8.0, you must first install the [Windows 8.1 update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/15356/windows-8-install-update-kb-2919355).
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---
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title: Windows 10 edition upgrade (Windows 10)
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description: With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported.
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manager: aaroncz
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ms.author: frankroj
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ms.prod: windows-client
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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author: frankroj
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ms.topic: conceptual
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ms.collection:
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- tier2
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ms.technology: itpro-deploy
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ms.date: 09/15/2023
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---
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# Windows 10 edition upgrade
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**Applies to**
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- Windows 10
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With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For a comprehensive list of all possible upgrade paths to Windows 10, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md). Downgrading the edition of Windows is discussed in the [License expiration](#license-expiration) section on this page.
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The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition of Windows 10 that is running on your computer.
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> [!NOTE]
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> The reboot requirement for upgrading from Pro to Enterprise was removed in version 1607.
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> [!TIP]
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||||
> Although it isn't displayed yet in the table, edition upgrade is also possible using [edition upgrade policy](/configmgr/compliance/deploy-use/upgrade-windows-version) in Microsoft Configuration Manager.
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 (X) = not supported</br>
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 (green checkmark) = supported, reboot required</br>
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 (blue checkmark) = supported, no reboot required<br>
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<!-- OLD TABLE and key
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X = unsupported <BR>
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✔ (green) = supported; reboot required<BR>
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✔ (blue) = supported; no reboot required
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|Method |Home > Pro |Home > Education |Pro > Education |Pro > Enterprise |Ent > Education |Mobile |
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|-------|-----------|-----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------|--------|
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| Using mobile device management (MDM) | | | | | | |
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| Using a provisioning package | | | | | | |
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| Using a command-line tool | | | | | | |
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| Entering a product key manually | | | | | | |
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| Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store | | | | | | |
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-->
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| Edition upgrade | Using mobile device management (MDM) | Using a provisioning package | Using a command-line tool | Using Microsoft Store for Business or PC | Entering a product key manually | Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store |
|
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|-----------------| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
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| **Home > Pro** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Home > Pro for Workstations** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Home > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Home > Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| **Pro > Pro for Workstations** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
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| **Pro > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
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| **Pro > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
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| **Pro > Enterprise** |  |  |  |  <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
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| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
||||
| **Pro for Workstations > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
||||
| **Pro for Workstations > Enterprise** |  |  |  |  <br>(1703 - PC)<br>(1709 - Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
||||
| **Pro Education > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
||||
| **Enterprise > Education** |  |  |  |  <br>(Microsoft Store for Business) |  |  |
|
||||
|
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> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> - For information about upgrade paths in Windows 10 in S mode (for Pro or Education), check out [Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise in S mode](../windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md)
|
||||
> - Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN SKU. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN SKUs installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN SKUs using the same methods.
|
||||
> <br>
|
||||
|
||||
## Upgrade using mobile device management (MDM)
|
||||
- To upgrade desktop editions of Windows 10 using MDM, you'll need to enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Upgrade using a provisioning package
|
||||
Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package to upgrade a desktop edition. To get started, [install Windows Configuration Designer from the Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9nblggh4tx22).
|
||||
|
||||
- To create a provisioning package for upgrading desktop editions of Windows 10, go to **Runtime settings > EditionUpgrade > UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** in the **Available customizations** panel in Windows ICD and enter the product key for the upgraded edition.
|
||||
|
||||
For more info about Windows Configuration Designer, see these articles:
|
||||
- [Create a provisioning package for Windows 10](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package)
|
||||
- [Apply a provisioning package](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-apply-package)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Upgrade using a command-line tool
|
||||
You can run the changepk.exe command-line tool to upgrade devices to a supported edition of Windows 10:
|
||||
|
||||
`changepk.exe /ProductKey <enter your new product key here>`
|
||||
|
||||
You can also upgrade using slmgr.vbs and a [KMS client setup key](/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys). For example, the following command will upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise.
|
||||
|
||||
`Cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Upgrade by manually entering a product key
|
||||
If you're upgrading only a few devices, you may want to enter a product key for the upgraded edition manually.
|
||||
|
||||
**To manually enter a product key**
|
||||
|
||||
1. From either the Start menu or the Start screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Select **Change product key**.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Enter your product key.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
|
||||
|
||||
## Upgrade by purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store
|
||||
If you don't have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store.
|
||||
|
||||
**To upgrade through the Microsoft Store**
|
||||
|
||||
1. From either the **Start** menu or the **Start** screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Select **Go to Store**.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> If you are a Windows 10 Home N or Windows 10 Home KN user and have trouble finding your applicable upgrade in the Microsoft Store, click [here](ms-windows-store://windowsupgrade/).
|
||||
|
||||
## License expiration
|
||||
|
||||
Volume license customers whose license has expired will need to change the edition of Windows 10 to an edition with an active license. Switching to a downgraded edition of Windows 10 is possible using the same methods that were used to perform an edition upgrade. If the downgrade path is supported, then your apps and settings can be migrated from the current edition. If a path isn't supported, then a clean install is required.
|
||||
|
||||
Downgrading from any edition of Windows 10 to Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 by entering a different product key isn't supported. You also can't downgrade from a later version to an earlier version of the same edition (Ex: Windows 10 Pro 1709 to 1703) unless the rollback process is used. This article doesn't discuss version downgrades.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> If you are using [Windows 10 Enterprise Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation) and a license expires, devices will automatically revert to the original edition when the grace period expires.
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario example
|
||||
|
||||
Downgrading from Enterprise
|
||||
|
||||
- Original edition: **Professional OEM**
|
||||
- Upgrade edition: **Enterprise**
|
||||
- Valid downgrade paths: **Pro, Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, Education**
|
||||
|
||||
You can move directly from Enterprise to any valid destination edition. In this example, downgrading to Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, or Education requires an additional activation key to supersede the firmware-embedded Pro key. In all cases, you must comply with [Microsoft License Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/useterms). If you're a volume license customer, refer to the [Microsoft Volume Licensing Reference Guide](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=11091).
|
||||
|
||||
### Supported Windows 10 downgrade paths
|
||||
|
||||
✔ = Supported downgrade path
|
||||
|
||||
S = Supported; Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade
|
||||
|
||||
[blank] = Not supported or not a downgrade
|
||||
|
||||
**Destination Edition: (Starting)**
|
||||
|
||||
 (green checkmark) = Supported downgrade path</br>
|
||||
 (blue checkmark) = Not considered a downgrade or an upgrade<br>
|
||||
 (X) = not supported or not a downgrade</br>
|
||||
|
||||
| **Edition** | **Home** | **Pro** | **Pro for Workstations** | **Pro Education** | **Education** | **Enterprise LTSC** | **Enterprise** |
|
||||
|-----------------| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |--------------------------------------------- |
|
||||
| **Home** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| **Pro** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| **Pro for Workstations** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| **Pro Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| **Education** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| **Enterprise LTSC** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| **Enterprise** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
|
||||
> **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs follow the same rules shown above.
|
||||
|
||||
Some slightly more complex scenarios aren't represented by the table above. For example, you can perform an upgrade from Pro to Pro for Workstation on a computer with an embedded Pro key using a Pro for Workstation license key, and then later downgrade this computer back to Pro with the firmware-embedded key. The downgrade is allowed but only because the pre-installed OS is Pro.
|
||||
|
||||
## Related articles
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 upgrade paths](./windows-10-upgrade-paths.md)<br>
|
||||
[Windows 10 volume license media](../windows-10-media.md)<br>
|
||||
[Windows 10 Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation)
|
||||
97
windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-upgrade-paths.md
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97
windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-upgrade-paths.md
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@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Windows upgrade paths
|
||||
description: Upgrade to current versions of Windows from a previous version of Windows
|
||||
ms.prod: windows-client
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
author: frankroj
|
||||
manager: aaroncz
|
||||
ms.author: frankroj
|
||||
ms.topic: conceptual
|
||||
ms.collection:
|
||||
- highpri
|
||||
- tier2
|
||||
ms.technology: itpro-deploy
|
||||
ms.date: 09/15/2023
|
||||
appliesto:
|
||||
- ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
|
||||
- ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Windows upgrade paths
|
||||
|
||||
## Upgrade paths
|
||||
|
||||
This article provides a summary of available upgrade paths to currently supported versions of Windows. You can upgrade to currently supported versions of Windows from previous versions of Windows that are also still supported. Paths include upgrading from one release of Windows to a later release of the same version of Windows. Migrating from one edition of Windows to a different edition of the same release is also supported.
|
||||
|
||||
If you're also migrating to a different edition of Windows, see [Windows edition upgrade](windows-edition-upgrades.md). Methods and supported paths are described in this article to change the edition of Windows. These methods require that you input a license or product key for the new Windows edition prior to starting the upgrade process. Edition downgrade is also supported for some paths. However, applications and settings aren't maintained when the Windows edition is downgraded.
|
||||
|
||||
- **Windows 10 version upgrade**: You can directly upgrade any General Availability Channel version of Windows 10 to a newer, supported General Availability Channel version of Windows 10, even if it involves skipping versions. Work with your account representative if your current version of Windows is out of support. See the [Windows lifecycle fact sheet](/lifecycle/faq/windows) for availability and service information.
|
||||
|
||||
- **In-place upgrade from Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or [Windows 10 General Availability Channel](/windows/release-health/release-information)** to Windows 10 LTSC isn't supported. Windows 10 LTSC 2015 didn't block this in-place upgrade path. This issue was corrected in the Windows 10 LTSC 2016 release, which only allows data-only and clean install options.
|
||||
|
||||
You can upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 10 General Availability Channel if you upgrade to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 or later. Upgrade is supported using the in-place upgrade process using Windows setup. The Product Key switch needs to be used if you want to keep your apps. If you don't use the switch, the option **Keep personal files and apps** option is grayed out. The command line would be `setup.exe /pkey xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx`, using your relevant Windows 10 GA Channel product key. For example, if using a KMS, the command line would be `setup.exe /pkey NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43`.
|
||||
|
||||
- **Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs (editions without media-related functionality) follow the same upgrade paths shown in the following tables. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions aren't the same type (for example, Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data is kept but applications and settings are removed during the upgrade process.
|
||||
|
||||
- **Windows 8.0**: You can't upgrade directly from Windows 8.0 to Windows 10. To upgrade from Windows 8.0, you must first install the [Windows 8.1 update](https://support.microsoft.com/help/15356/windows-8-install-update-kb-2919355).
|
||||
|
||||
## Windows 10
|
||||
|
||||
✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
|
||||
|
||||
D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
| | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro Education | Windows 10 Education | Windows 10 Enterprise |
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
||||
| **Home** | | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
||||
| **Pro** | D | | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
| **Education** | | | | | D |
|
||||
| **Enterprise** | | | | ✔ | |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Windows 8.1
|
||||
|
||||
✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
|
||||
|
||||
D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
| | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro Education | Windows 10 Education | Windows 10 Enterprise |
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
||||
| **(Core)** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
||||
| **Connected** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
||||
| **Pro** | D | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
| **Pro Student** | D | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
| **Pro WMC** | D | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
| **Enterprise** | | | | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
| **Embedded Industry** | | | | | ✔ |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Windows 7
|
||||
|
||||
✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
|
||||
|
||||
D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
| | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro Education | Windows 10 Education | Windows 10 Enterprise |
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
||||
| **Starter** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
||||
| **Home Basic** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
||||
| **Home Premium** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
|
||||
| **Professional** | D | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
| **Ultimate** | D | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
| **Enterprise** | | | | ✔ | ✔ |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Related articles
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](../windows-10-deployment-scenarios.md)
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows upgrade and migration considerations](windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md)
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md)
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user