The following content dissertated by MiniTool Software explains what downgrading from Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro is, why users need to do that, and most significantly how to achieve that without reinstalling personal applications.
What Does “Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro” Mean?
Downgrading Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro refers to replacing your current Windows 10 Enterprise edition operating system (OS) with a lower Windows 10 Professional edition. Since Win10 Pro is less advanced than Win10 Enterprise, we usually regard this change as downgrading. On the contrary, to change Windows Pro to Enterprise, people call it “upgrade”.
Why Need to Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro?
Users usually upgrade Windows 10 Pro to Enterprise to enjoy more features and better services for advanced tasks or gaming. However, why do some people want to change from Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro? There are several reasons.
- Users encounter some problems while using Windows 10 Enterprise system.
- Users don’t need the special services of Windows 10 Enterprise OS anymore.
- Users mistook Win 10 Enterprise with Win 10 Pro and installed it.
- Dismissed employees are not allowed to use the Enterprise license belonging to the company.
How to Downgrade from Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro?
Next, we will talk about how to downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 10 Pro step by step. Please do exactly as what is described below.
Before starting, you need to do some preparations. On the one hand, you need to get a Windows 10 Pro license to register the PRO version you are going to install. On the other hand, you have to back up important data, especially personal files/folders, that you don’t want to lose during the downgrading process, which requires a clean installation of the system that erases all apps and files.
To create a backup of crucial files and tools, you will need a professional and reliable data backup program like MiniTool ShadowMaker, which enables you to back up vital items quickly and freely.
MiniTool ShadowMaker TrialClick to Download100%Clean & Safe
The following solutions not only apply to Windows 10, but also Windows 11, 8.1, 8, 7.
#1 Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro by Changing Product Key
The easiest way to turn Win10 Enterprise into Win10 Pro is to alter the Windows Registration key. However, you need to rely on a generic product key below as transit.
- For Windows 10 Pro: VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
- For Windows 10 Pro N: 2B87N-8KFHP-DKV6R-Y2C8J-PKCKT
Now, let’s see how to downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro:
- Navigate to Windows 10 Enterprise Settings > Update & security > Activation.
- In the right section, click on the Change product key option.
- Next, input the Windows 10 Pro generic product key above into the column.
- Confirm the change with the Activate button.
If your Enterprise edition is upgraded from Pro before, you will be activated directly to the Pro edition after the above steps. If not, you have to further activate your system with a valid Windows 10 Pro license key that you should have got in the above preparation.
#2 Convert Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro Through Installation ISO
Secondly, you are able to replace Win10 Enterprise with the Pro edition using Windows 10 Pro installation ISO file.
- Get a Win10 Pro Installation ISO file.
- Click on the ISO file to open it.
- Double-click on exe to launch it.
- Then, it will notify you about system updates. You can choose either Download and install updates or Not right now.
- Accept applicable notices and license terms.
- Choose what to keep, keep personal files and apps, keep personal files only, or nothing.
Then, just follow the guidance to carry out the rest steps.
#3 Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro in Media Creation Tool
Media Creation Tool is a Microsoft official program that can help you directly download all editions of Windows 10 automatically with its own downloader. With it, you do not need to manually find the official webpage and download the system you want.
For an important preparation, you have to change some settings in the registry. Go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion in your Registry Editor, change ProductName string’s value from Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 10 Pro and alter EditionID string’s value from Enterprise to Professional.
This preparation is to enable Media Creation Tool to automatically download Windows 10 Professional’s installation files in the below process.
- Download Media Creation Tool onto your PC.
- Then, double-click on the exe to start the process.
- Accept the applicable notices and license terms.
- Choose Upgrade this PC now and wait patiently to let it download Windows 10 necessary files and create Windows 10 media.
Then, just follow the on-screen instructions to finish the task.
#4 Change Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro with Installation Media
To downgrade from Win10 Enterprise to Pro with an installation device, you can carry out the operations on the target computer with the same preparations as described in the above Method 3. Or, you can perform the task on a Windows 10 Pro PC if you have one without those preparations.
No matter on which machine, just select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC in the fourth step in the above method 3. Then, specify the language, edition, and architecture. Next, select which kind of installation media you’d like to create, USB flash drive or ISO file. Then, just follow the guide to finish.
If you choose a USB flash drive, you need to prepare a blank USB with no less than 8 GB storage space and insert it into your computer. If there are important files within the USB, just move them out or back them up with MiniTool ShadowMaker.
MiniTool ShadowMaker TrialClick to Download100%Clean & Safe
If you select an ISO file, just pick up a location to save the ISO image and later burn it into a USB or CD/DVD for use with Windows Disc Image Burner.
Then, you can clean install Windows 10 Pro on your computer with the installation USB/CD/DVD.
#5 Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro via Backup and Restore
Finally, if you have another computer running Windows 10 Pro edition, you can create a backup of the system and restore the backup to Windows 10 Enterprise PC. This will rely on MiniTool ShadowMaker mentioned above.
For preparation, you need to connect 2 USB disks to the Win10 Pro PC, one for storing the system image and one for creating bootable media.
- Download and install MiniTool ShadowMaker on the Win10 Pro machine.
- Launch the tool. If it asks for purchase, click the Keep Trial option to continue using it for free.
- In its main interface, move to the Backup tab.
- In the Backup tab, the source for system backup is selected by default.
- Click on the Destination module to select a USB hard drive to save the system image.
- Click Back up Now to start.
Wait until the process completes. Then, you need to create a bootable media with MiniTool ShadowMaker to boot Win10 Enterprise computer into Windows PE (Windows Preinstallation Environment) to conduct system restore. Just go to the Tools tab and select Media Builder to follow the instruction.
Next, connect the two USB disks to the Win10 Enterprise computer and set up the machine to boot from the bootable USB in its BIOS. When you successfully boot up from the bootable USB, you will enter WinPE and MiniTool ShadowMaker will open automatically.
- Switch to the Tools tab in MiniTool ShadowMaker.
- Click on the Universal Restore option, which improves the chance of system bootability after restoration compared to normal system restore.
- Then, follow the guide to finish the system restoration to a different computer.
Wait until the whole process completes. In this way, you have managed to alter OS from Enterprise to Pro.
Windows 10 Enterprise vs Pro
In general, Windows 10 Enterprise is almost identical to Windows 10 Pro and event to Windows 10 Home in terms of user interface (UI) except for the name in Windows Settings and the config screen. As for function, the advanced Win10 Enterprise system provides more features than the Win10 Pro system, which offers more utilities than Win10 Home.
The following are the features that are only available in Windows 10 Enterprise compared with Windows 10 Pro.
- DirectAccess: It is a VPN-type component that allows automatic VPN connections every time a user connects directly to the network while increasing security through an encrypted session.
- AppLocker: It enables you to create AppLocker rules in the Local Security Policy editor by setting up a whitelist and blacklist for programs as you preferred.
- App-V (Application Virtualization): It permits system administrators to create virtual instances of apps in a container. Then, Windows can run those programs in a self-contained virtual environment.
- UE-V (User Experience Virtualization): It enables users to save their system and app settings as they move from one computer to another so as to work in the same Windows environment.
- WTG (Windows To Go): It allows users to install Windows onto a USB flash drive or an external hard disk. So, you can plug the USB into any other computer and boot from it to work under a familiar system.
Knowing the above features that are embedded in Win10 Enterprise OS but not in Win10 Pro OS, you may have an impulse to upgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Enterprise to enjoy them. However, it’s somehow troublesome to upgrade a system that is similar to downgrade a system described above. If you really want some features above like Windows To Go, you can rely on third-party programs such as MiniTool ShadowMaker mentioned above to help you create bootable media.
MiniTool ShadowMaker TrialClick to Download100%Clean & Safe
As for Windows Enterprise or Pro, which is better or which to choose, it’s hard to say. They are just two editions of the Windows operating system for users with different needs. You need to select the one that suits you most.
Verdict
That is all about downgrading Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro. Hope you can understand the information and manage to degrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro. If you have any different ideas or want to share something about this topic, just leave a comment below. If you encounter any problem while using MiniTool ShadowMaker, just contact [email protected].
Also read:
- Can You Use Filter on Snapchat Video Calls? Yes or No?
- What’s the Best Frame Rate for 4k Video? 60 FPS or 50 FPS?
- How to Tag/Untag Photos on Facebook & Hide/See Tagged Photos?
- Windows 11 Video Editor Fade out/in: Movie Maker/Photos/Clipchamp
- [7 Fixes] Windows 11 Can’t Find Camera or Camera Doesn’t Work
Previously, we’ve shared you following guide to convert your Pro edition into Enterprise edition:
How To Upgrade Windows 10 Pro To Enterprise Edition
Enterprise editions are usually used by corporate networks. In case if you’re no longer part of any organizational network and want to convert back your Enterprise edition to Pro, this article will help you with that. There might be some other reasons as well, which leads you to convert Enterprise into Pro edition such as activation method, telemetry etc.
But the good thing is that you can easily downgrade your Enterprise edition into Pro without reinstalling entire operating system and without losing your data. This will be most helpful to user accidentally and unknowingly moved to Enterprise edition while they opt to upgrade from Home to Pro edition via Microsoft Store. This is possible because the Pro edition and Enterprise edition are installed from same multiple edition Windows 10 ISO file. The ISO file based installation lets users to install or switch to any edition of choice they want.
So in this article, we’ll simply use Pro edition generic product key and switch back to Pro from Enterprise. As you’ve previously upgraded from activated Pro edition, your system will automatically activated when you switch to Pro. In case if you’re switching to Pro edition from Enterprise (never upgraded Pro to Enterprise), you’ll need to additionally activate Pro edition with its unique license key.
Please refer below mentioned steps to convert your Windows 10 Enterprise to Pro edition.
How To Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise To Pro Edition
1. On your Windows 10 Enterprise, go to Settings app > Update & security > Activation. In the right pane of this window, click Change product key.
2. Now type following product key in Enter a product key prompt and click Next:
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
3. Moving on, in Activate Windows prompt, click Activate button.
4. Assuming you’ve previously upgraded from activated Windows 10 Pro to Enterprise edition, in few seconds, you’ll receive We’ve activated this copy of Windows message. Click Close.
5. You can now check and confirm the Edition, which should be pointing to Windows 10 Pro.
In this way, you can downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise edition to Pro edition.
Check this video to illustrate this method:
That’s it!
RELATED ARTICLES
November 7, 2023
Не могу оплатить
Если вы не хотите тратить своё драгоценное время, разбираться с тем, как сменить редакцию Windows — мы можем вам помочь через удалённый доступ и видео связь. Подробнее читайте по ссылке.
Услуга смены Windows
В большинстве своём, разработчики приватных читов не хотят связываться с Корпоративной версией Windows. Главная причина тому — данная ОС является полупустой в рамках компонентов. Зачастую, программисты используют современные способы обхода античита. Но реализовать обход, используя корпоративную, либо же для образовательных учреждений Windows, проблематично. Но возможно, что вам повезет и чит будет работать. Паниковать не стоит.
Как проверить версию операционной системы?
Вводите в «Выполнить» либо же в поиск Windows команду: winver.
Для работы читов оптимальными являются Home и PRO. Но лучше сразу себе устанавливать ПРО версию.
На протяжении длительного времени мы не знали как обновить версию ОС с корпоративной до более мощной, кроме как через переустановку Windows. Но с недавнего времени открыли для себя рабочий вариант, который не отнимет много времени. И для которого не нужны углублённые знания владения ПК.
Как сменить редакцию Windows 10 без переустановки ОС
1. Открываете параметры системы и переходите в раздел «Обновление и безопасность». Находите пункт «Активация». Справа нажимаете на кнопку «Изменить ключ продукта».
2. Далее, необходимо в интернете найти рабочий ключ активации Windows. Либо же он у вас есть. А может вы хотите его купить.
Возможно вам повезет и какой то из этих вам подойдёт:
W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
8N67H-M3CY9-QT7C4-2TR7M-TXYCV
7HNRX-D7KGG-3K4RQ-4WPJ4-YTDFH
TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
Если при ввода ключа получаете ошибку, можно попробовать произвести код с помощью командной строки. Откройте cmd от администратора и введите slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX (где «Х» — это сам ключ). Жмете Enter. Должна появится табличка, в которой будет информация об успешной активации продукта. После чего перезагружаете комьпютер.
Ниже представлены два рабочих альтернативных варианта
Купить Windows 10 / 11 PRO
349 рублей ключ активации
.jpg?crc=507996514 "Обновляем редакцию Windows")
3. Ждем завершения подготовки к обновлению. Когда прогресс-бар достигнет 100%, система будет автоматически перезагружена. Далее начнётся процесс работы вашей Windows с новыми для ней обновлениями. Как результат ваша редакция обновится до версии PRO, либо же до той, ключ от которой вы найдёте и введете.
4. После обновления, скорее всего, активация вашей ОС слетит. Т.к. ключ вы взяли бесплатный и давно использованный. Для активации системы рекомендую программу KMS Auto. Она бесплатная. Скачать её сможете по ссылке.
Процесс её использования максимально простой. Нажимаете на кнопку «Активировать Windows». Таким образом запустите процесс активации. Этой же прогой можно себе включить MS Office.
Нашел более лучший вариант активации Windows. Работают оба, но рекомендую второй вариант. Для его использования даже не нужно ничего скачивать. Он автоматически загрузится и установится.
Предназначена она для PowerShell. Но можно ввести и в поиск и в командную строку windows.
Копируйте, вставляйте:
powershell -command «iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ImMALWARE/MalwActivator/1c339fa5cc2ee4f7c21c003fb8272d1898c06fcf/MalwActivator.ps1 | iex»
Далее выберите приложение, которое вам нужно активировать из удобного интерфейса. И все!
Его возможности:
Активатор поддерживает следующие версии Windows:
Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 10 LTSC 2021
А также следующие версии Office:
Office 2021
Office 2019
Office 2016
Office 2013
Visio 2021
Visio 2019
Visio 2016
Project 2021
Project 2019
Project 2016
Зачастую Корпоративные, либо же для Образовательных Учреждений Windows старые. Т.к. они не обновляются. Для того, что бы исправить возможные ошибки, которые возникали при установке полупустой редакции, рекомендую обновить свою операционную систему.
После того, как вы себе получили PRO либо Home версию переходите на официальный сайт Microsoft. И скачиваете утитилту для обновления, кнопка «Обновить сейчас». При таком способе данные вашей системы не потеряются и сохранятся на компьютере. Приложения так же не нужно будет переустанавливать. Просто актуализируете устройство.
По итогу вы получите актуальную версию Windows. Максимальной редакции PRO, так ещё и активированную. С такой операционной системой у читов не возникнет проблем. Буквально 25 минут вашего времени и можно смело идти в бой, побеждать врагов. Что делать, если чит не работает — читайте в нашей специальной статье.
By Timothy Tibbettson 06/30/2023 |
Downgrading from Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 10 Pro can be as easy as changing your product key. Here’s how.
As mentioned, you need a product key, and not necessarily retail, purchased key. You might be able to try one of these generic product keys.
Otherwise, VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T (10 Pro) or 2B87N-8KFHP-DKV6R-Y2C8J-PKCKT (10 Pro N) work for most people.
Press the Windows Key + S, type in, and click on Activation settings.
Click on Change product key.
Copy and paste your product key and click Next.
To verify you successfully downgraded, close, and open Activation and confirm your Edition is Windows 10 Pro.
Similar:
comments powered by Disqus