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fix error caught by copilot Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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# Change Windows Edition
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- You can find this option in the MAS extras section.
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- It can change Windows versions 7 through 11 and the equivalent server editions.
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- The script incorporates four methods for edition changing:
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- May's DISM Api Method - Used in Windows 10/11 Core to Non-Core edition change
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- [slmgr /ipk Method](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades#upgrade-using-a-command-line-tool) - Used for Windows 10/11 virtual editions
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- [DISM Method](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/upgrade-conversion-options) - Used in Server 2016 and later server versions
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- [CBS Upgrade Method](https://github.com/asdcorp/Set-WindowsCbsEdition) - Used in Windows versions before 10
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- The script will show editions available via any of the four methods.
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- The script is future-proof, which means that it won't need an update upon the release of new editions because it can get the required product key from the system itself.
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- The script blocks changing to CountrySpecific, ServerRdsh, and to/from CloudEdition editions since it's not officially supported and the user may face issues.
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- The script cannot change
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- Non-Core editions to Core editions (For example, Pro > Home isn't available)
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- GAC editions to LTSC editions (For example, Enterprise > Enterprise LTSC isn't available)
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## Manual Edition Change
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If you want to manually change the edition instead of using the script, please follow the steps below.
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### Windows 10/11
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- To view the list of available editions, open the command prompt as admin and enter
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`dism /online /english /Get-TargetEditions`
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- Get a key for the desired edition from [here](hwid.md#supported-products)
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- If you are upgrading from Home to Pro, you will need to disable the Internet before performing the upgrade.
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- Now enter that product key with this command, replace `<product_key>` with the actual key.
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`changepk.exe /ProductKey <product_key>`
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- In a Home to Pro upgrade, it may show an error, restart the system anyway. (Use the script if it's still not working)
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- Activate the changed edition with MAS, that's all.
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### Windows Server 2016 and Later
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- Follow the official Microsoft guide [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/upgrade-conversion-options), you can get the required keys from [here](kms38.md#supported-products).
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## Troubleshooting
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- Check [here](change_edition_issues.md).
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