Windows 10 Pro

[Mavideol]

Did anybody bought a Windows 10 Pro license and/or software from Lazada, if so, kindly provided feed back as I run into some trouble with the kid's Laptop, re-installing/setup windows 10 somehow it automatically default to Windows 10 Home Single language, need PRO version.

 

Visited Lazada and found some shop offering full version of 10 Pro for around 450 Baht but the problem is they provide the software on CD, the LAPTOP is an Acer and like the majority of the newest laptops doesn't have a CD bay, any advise will be welcome

[Pi Tao]

 

 https://www.lazada.co.th/tag/external-cd-dvd-reader/?spm=a2o4m.home-th.search.4.11257f6dTzpJlR&q=external cd dvd reader&_keyori=ss&clickTrackInfo=textId--3551786425331817051__abId--308215__Score--32.0__pvid--b2ae2db5-b3fd-4151-833a-da6912286381__matchType--2__matchList--2-3__srcQuery--external cd dvd reader__spellQuery--external cd dvd reader__ctrScore--0.0__cvrScore--0.0&from=suggest_normal&sugg=external cd dvd reader_3_1&catalog_redirect_tag=true

 

[Mavideol]

2 minutes ago, Pi Tao said:

Find a friend, and put it in usb key.

 

do you mean I can copy if from another computer and that will include the setup system files, my neighbor has it on his laptop, I didn't know it could be done as the original installation on his laptop may have additional files, kindly explain, thanks

 

[topt]

Not Lazada but this may be better - or not.......

https://www.premiumcdkeys.com/products/microsoft-windows-10-professional-retail-key

 

Presumably if you had Pro before you do not have a record of the original key?

[Fruit Trader]

42 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

Did anybody bought a Windows 10 Pro license and/or software from Lazada, if so, kindly provided feed back as I run into some trouble with the kid's Laptop, re-installing/setup windows 10 somehow it automatically default to Windows 10 Home Single language, need PRO version.

 

I have recently purchased W10, W11 Pro and W11 Enterprise from Lazada without issue.

Most sellers send the activation key only through Lazada messaging, this is all you need to upgrade from home to pro or make a fresh install via USB. Download any version you need from Microsoft using the media creation tool.

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/pc-hub/?q=All-Products&from=wangpu&langFlag=en&pageTypeId=2

[noobexpat]

Used them lots but from amazon - need pro for the bitlocker encryption for work.

 

Look for good reviews.

[Mavideol]

12 minutes ago, Fruit Trader said:

 

I have recently purchased W10, W11 Pro and W11 Enterprise from Lazada without issue.

Most sellers send the activation key only through Lazada messaging, this is all you need to upgrade from home to pro or make a fresh install via USB. Download any version you need from Microsoft using the media creation tool.

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/pc-hub/?q=All-Products&from=wangpu&langFlag=en&pageTypeId=2

thanks will try

[Mavideol]

15 minutes ago, topt said:

Not Lazada but this may be better - or not.......

https://www.premiumcdkeys.com/products/microsoft-windows-10-professional-retail-key

 

Presumably if you had Pro before you do not have a record of the original key?

I did retrieve the key from the pro version but the problem is that I don't have pro installed, however I do have the key, maybe will try to use Microsoft site install 10 pro without activation and activate later with old key hoping it will work, thanks for the feed back

[JaiMaai]

If you go into settings and  then activation and change product key and input tje Pro key you have it should  automatically upgrade.

[Mavideol]

1 minute ago, JaiMaai said:

If you go into settings and  then activation and change product key and input tje Pro key you have it should  automatically upgrade.

I did that 3 times and still shows home version and even try a win 11 key and it told me not acceptable. Will try the microsoft upgrade to 10 pro and no activation, will (try) activate later with the original 10 pro key, I think it would be the best option

[JaiMaai]

This is a generic key that might work for the upgrade but won't activate: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

 

 

Have you tried thiss way yet?

[JaiMaai]

This is also what will show in a machine that automatically activates with a digital licence on a fresh install.  Is this the same as the key you retrieved?

[NextG]

2 hours ago, Mavideol said:

Did anybody bought a Windows 10 Pro license and/or software from Lazada, if so, kindly provided feed back as I run into some trouble with the kid's Laptop, re-installing/setup windows 10 somehow it automatically default to Windows 10 Home Single language, need PRO version.

 

Visited Lazada and found some shop offering full version of 10 Pro for around 450 Baht but the problem is they provide the software on CD, the LAPTOP is an Acer and like the majority of the newest laptops doesn't have a CD bay, any advise will be welcome

You don’t need the media, only the product key. You can download the latest media directly from Microsoft. 

[NextG]

3 hours ago, Mavideol said:

Did anybody bought a Windows 10 Pro license and/or software from Lazada, if so, kindly provided feed back as I run into some trouble with the kid's Laptop, re-installing/setup windows 10 somehow it automatically default to Windows 10 Home Single language, need PRO version.

 

Visited Lazada and found some shop offering full version of 10 Pro for around 450 Baht but the problem is they provide the software on CD, the LAPTOP is an Acer and like the majority of the newest laptops doesn't have a CD bay, any advise will be welcome

As JaiMaai has suggested, you usually need to use the generic key to upgrade firstly, then to activate with the Pro key. 

[Mavideol]

17 hours ago, JaiMaai said:

This is a generic key that might work for the upgrade but won't activate: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

 

 

Have you tried thiss way yet?

didn't had time as the kid needed to finalize school tests, hopefully will have time this afternoon, thanks for the key, I had that key from a previous chat, last year, with a microsoft guy, do appreciate the thought thks

[Photoguy21]

19 hours ago, Mavideol said:

do you mean I can copy if from another computer and that will include the setup system files, my neighbor has it on his laptop, I didn't know it could be done as the original installation on his laptop may have additional files, kindly explain, thanks

 

You want to make a clone not a copy

[Mavideol]

17 hours ago, JaiMaai said:

This is also what will show in a machine that automatically activates with a digital licence on a fresh install.  Is this the same as the key you retrieved?

no I actually retrieved/have my original key, will try the upgrade both ways as it appears if going into the (Settings/system/activation) the screen  has the option to change key and by doing so (per my neighbor) it should allow you to upgrade but I didn't try that yet, thanks to your feed back now I have 2 options, will let you know how it worked out, thks

[Mavideol]

1 minute ago, Photoguy21 said:

You want to make a clone not a copy

thks, that would be my 3rd option as I have that option by using Aomei Backupper or Paragon

[Photoguy21]

Just now, Mavideol said:

thks, that would be my 3rd option as I have that option by using Aomei Backupper or Paragon

Acronas is also very good and there is a free version that you can use for it

[Mavideol]

1 hour ago, Photoguy21 said:

Acronas is also very good and there is a free version that you can use for it

did u mean ACRONIS if yes their product is not free, they do have a free trial but I have the complete Backupper and Paragon

 

[Mavideol]

19 hours ago, JaiMaai said:

This is also what will show in a machine that automatically activates with a digital licence on a fresh install.  Is this the same as the key you retrieved?

have been trying different options without any success, the key I have didn't work, the key you provided didn't work , can't download the damn upgrade. The current Digital license on the Acer is a Win 10 Home Single Language installed from the store, the SSD internal HD is a Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB that is partioned, I don't like partitions (that's me no partitions) at this time I would like just delete reformat everything and start a clean install but how do I delete the partitions (Already back up everything) just want to format the 1 TB SSD

[Photoguy21]

19 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

did u mean ACRONIS if yes their product is not free, they do have a free trial but I have the complete Backupper and Paragon

 

 yes

[connda]

Download an iSO version from Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO)
Burn the ISO image to a USB drive (https://www.howtogeek.com/787937/how-to-make-a-bootable-windows-10-usb-drive/)
Install Win10 from the bootable USB drive
Enter Win10 License number when prompted.  (You'll now find out if the license key is good or not).

Bob's your uncle.

[JaiMaai]

Next step to try is a fresh install from a USB.

 

You need to add a file to the sources directory on the USB called ei.cfg

 

Create it as a text file in notepad.  It should contain the following text:

 

[EditionID]
Professional
[Channel]
Retail

 

This should allow you to select Windows 10 Pro at installation.

 

https://www.bing.com/search?q=ei.cfg+windows+10+pro&refig=055f3ceaa4f54fb7828ccad12158d9b9&lq=0&pq=ei.cfg+

 

 

[connda]

1 minute ago, connda said:

Download an iSO version from Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO)
Burn the ISO image to a USB drive (https://www.howtogeek.com/787937/how-to-make-a-bootable-windows-10-usb-drive/)
Install Win10 from the bootable USB drive
Enter Win10 License number when prompted.  (You'll now find out if the license key is good or not).

Bob's your uncle.

Continue to have problems with license key?

Download Linux ISO
Burn Linux ISO to a bootable USB.
Install Linux.
Never look back.

[Mavideol]

Just now, connda said:

Continue to have problems with license key?

Download Linux ISO
Burn Linux ISO to a bootable USB.
Install Linux.
Never look back.

will try your first option using the link to download the ISO

[Mavideol]

3 minutes ago, JaiMaai said:

Next step to try is a fresh install from a USB.

 

You need to add a file to the sources directory on the USB called ei.cfg

 

Create it as a text file in notepad.  It should contain the following text:

 

[EditionID]
Professional
[Channel]
Retail

 

This should allow you to select Windows 10 Pro at installation.

 

https://www.bing.com/search?q=ei.cfg+windows+10+pro&refig=055f3ceaa4f54fb7828ccad12158d9b9&lq=0&pq=ei.cfg+

 

 

will do but current;y trying to transfer license from my other Samsung using their magician software

 

[NextG]

15 minutes ago, connda said:

Download an iSO version from Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO)
Burn the ISO image to a USB drive (https://www.howtogeek.com/787937/how-to-make-a-bootable-windows-10-usb-drive/)
Install Win10 from the bootable USB drive
Enter Win10 License number when prompted.  (You'll now find out if the license key is good or not).

Bob's your uncle.

No. There are other steps that need to be taken. I’ll insert them in a bit. 

[NextG]

13 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

will do but current;y trying to transfer license from my other Samsung using their magician software

 

Do this firstly using Command Prompt: https://getproductkey.net/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-home-to-pro-for-free/

 

Hit the Enter key after each line

 

That will tell you if you can upgrade your current edition and if so, allow you to upgrade. 

[Mavideol]

2 minutes ago, NextG said:

Do this firstly using Command Prompt: https://getproductkey.net/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-home-to-pro-for-free/

 

Hit the Enter key after each line

 

That will tell you if you can upgrade your current edition and if so, allow you to upgrade. 

ok doing now.... as administrator correct

 

Edited December 6, 2023 by Mavideol