Windows 10: make Home Pro - so you switch

If you want to switch from Windows 10 Home to the Pro version, you don't have to spend over 100 euros. We'll show you how to make the change cheaply.

Windows 10: How to switch from Home to Pro

• If you have upgraded from Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 8.1 Pro to Windows 10, you will receive Windows 10 Pro.
• All other users get Windows 10 in the home version. However, the additional functions of the Pro version are relatively uninteresting for normal users. Only postponing major updates can bring advantages.
• If you want to switch from Windows 10 Home to Pro, the upgrade will cost you a proud 159 euros. We will show you how this works in the next paragraph.
• Windows 10 Pro is much cheaper if you buy one of the above versions of Windows 7 or 8 by July 29, 2016 and upgrade to Windows 10 Pro free of charge.

Windows 10 Home: Buy upgrade for Pro

1. Click the Windows icon at the bottom left of the screen and select the "Settings" option.
2. Under the category "Update and Security" you will find the "Activation" on the left.
3. With the button "Switch to store" you get to the offer of Windows 10 Pro.
4. If you click on the price above, you will be redirected to the payment process via your Microsoft account.
5. Note: Alternatively, you can buy an activation key elsewhere and enter it there.