Change windows 8.1 Pro N edition

[petey]

Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 8.1 Enterprise

Hi,

I have windows 8.1 Pro N. I didn't realise windows 8.1 Pro is different from windows 8.1 pro N, so I bought a product key for windows 8.1 Pro. Now, I can't activate it, because it says its for the wrong edition.

How do I change my edition? I also have a key for windows 8.1 enterprise if that helps.

Thanks

--edit: I dont seem to have Windows Anytime Upgrade, only windowsanytimeupgraderesults.exe

 

[petey]

would really like some advice. I'm on the edge to throw this microsoft garbage out and get a Mac..

 

[genet]

I bought a product key for windows 8.1 Pro.

How to download and clean install Windows 8.1 Pro -> link

 

[petey]

Won't that clear all my settings and files?

 

[genet]

You will not be able to activate Windows 8.1 Pro N with the Windows 8.1 Pro key.

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Do not delete the partitions on your hard drive, if you have important files on your hard drive and you will not be able to backup your important files.

- Select the partition on which Windows is installed (see screenshot below).
- Click on the "Next" button.



- You will receive the following message (see screenshot below): If the partition you've chosen contains files from a previous Windows installation, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You'll be able to access Windows.old, but you won't be able to use your previous version of Windows.

- Click on the "OK" button.
- The installation of Windows will begin.



Be sure to copy any files that you may want out of the Windows.old folder before you delete it.

Windows.old Folder - Delete in Windows 8

 

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https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=40744