Upgrade from win 8.1 home to win 8.1 pro

WhiteWolf

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Hi All

I would like to upgrade to pro because home doesn't allow me to use Hyper V.
Do not want to rush out and buy win 8.1 pro if it wont allow me to upgrade while saving all my settings/ programs etc... could hunt the net for this! but if anyone knows it will be you guys & girls.

Regards
WW
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
Do you have a need to use Hyper-V? All you have to do is click on the Upgrade Anytime and enter the purchased Pro License info. Then it just installs the required elements for Pro, does not touch your Home install.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
Or download VMware Player
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
Just run Pro dvd setup from within your installed home version (inplace upgrade) and you will be fine. Not sure if its worth the upgrade money if it's only for Hyper V (its a crappie virtualization product imho) Ever looked at other (semi free) products?
Regards
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro
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