I bought a Genuine Windows10 Pro OEI DVD; after I install from DVD, Windows10 reports that it's actually Windows 10 Home and not Windows 10 Pro.
No problem, I'll use the activation key I got off the packaging…
So I go to "Start Button > Settings > Update & Security > Activation" and enter my activation key. However, I keep getting Activation Error 0xc004f050 after I enter my valid Win10 Pro activation key.
My Question:
I feel like I got ripped off… I bought Win10 Pro but all I have is Win 10 Home. How can I make this new Win10 Pro installation register as Windows 10 Pro?
Best Answer
I dug this up after about half an hour of googling (quoting relevant bits below):
First, use the default Windows 10 Pro activation key...
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
Then you'll have a temporary Windows 10 Pro license. Now use your activation key off the package to get your permanent license.