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    How to Upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro: A Complete Guide for Users

    For many PC users, the moment they unbox a new device running Windows 11 Home, they’re excited to get started. But it’s only when the need for more advanced features arises—such as enhanced security, remote desktop access, or domain management—that the limitations of the Home edition come into...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows sharing stopped after upgrade to Pro and other systems affected?

    I have four Windows 11 systems (all upgraded from Windows 10 originally), all using the same credentials (my MS account), and all connected to my home LAN. Each has a folder set up for sharing to all other systems and after the upgrade to Windows 11 all have continued to successfully access the...
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    • authentication connectivity credentials desktop file sharing firewall home lan laptop network reliability network troubleshooting networking ping pro upgrade sharing smb system issues windows 10 windows 11 windows upgrade
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 Clean Install after Pro Upgrade

    I bought a PC with Windows 8 Home and performed the update to Windows 10. The only problem I had with Windows 10 was the unannounced and automatic update process. I would start a backup and find Windows would be doing an update, or I would shutdown in the middle of an update. I upgraded to...
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    • active license backup clean install installation iso file media creation tool pro upgrade update control windows 10 windows home
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Upgrade to 8.1

    I just installed a licensed version of Windows 8 Pro and started playing with it. I understand there is a free upgrade to Window 8.1. On the URL Link Removed Microsoft says under the topic "I have Windows 8 Pro. Can I get Windows 8.1?": "Yes, but if you use Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise at work...
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    • installation it department licensing microsoft operating system pro upgrade upgrade user privileges windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Installation problem - Windows 8 Pro Upgrade

    I've tried upgrading my machine three times now and have no clue what is happening. It keeps on failing at around 96% on the finalizing stage and reverting back to windows 7. "We cannot Install Windows 8 your machine has been reset to the way it was before" Soon as it hits 96%, my monitor...
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Downgrading from Pro to Home Premium

    I am moving computers. My current laptop came with Win 7 Home Premium and I purchased the upgrade to Pro. I want to use the the upgrade on my new laptop, which also came with Home Premium. I have learned from other threads that Microsoft is cooperative with this move. My question concerns...
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