Let's have a look how to do that. Just remember, it's probably not a valid downgrade, but it works perfectly. As long you have a valid product key, nothing illegally is done.
The following Windows versions can upgrade free to Windows 10 Home: Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 8.1 editions
The following Windows versions can upgrade free to Windows 10 Pro: Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows 8.1 Pro For Students editions
The following Windows versions can upgrade free to Windows 10 Mobile: Windows Phone 8.1 only
1. Open regedit.exe and navigate to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
2. Change ProductName to Windows 8.1 Professional
3. Change EditionID to Professional
4. Navigate now to HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
5. Change ProductName to Windows 8.1 Professional
6. Change EditionID to Professional
7. Close regedit.exe (no need to restart)
8. Start the Windows 8.1 Pro installation
With that you're done and a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro is possible! Features missing are Enterprise options like Direct Access and language packs, but I don't miss them on my home PC. Happy upgrading to Windows 10 :-)
Note: This guide will work for Windows 7 and 8 as well.
Update 6-7: When people may experience issues when downgrading, maybe this will help? Windows 7 Downgrader: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/downgrade-win-7-ultimate-to-win-7-professional/cfebbc77-683a-4d32-bf3a-e897619a82f7
Otherwise it's possible to become an Windows Insider too (without the need to have an official product key): http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/19/upcoming-changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/
Update 2-8: Joe Donkor mentions:
I ran through this today. I just couldn't get step 8 to work and got the message that the computer was being rolled back to the previous configuration. In desperation after a few tries, I just ran the Win 10 pro install and it worked without issue. So if you get stuck at the same point I did, give it a try. > Just great to hear that! Good try :)
Update: Dirk van Gelderen mentions:
It works (at least in my case) !! Did the regedit tweaks and run the Windows 10 installer and have now an up-and-running Windows 10 (with legal license) computer with all apps, data & settings from Windows 8.1. > Thanks for comment and testing!
Update 14-8: Alessio mentions:
I was facing the same error (Keep only files or nothing). I was able to get around it following the instructions above PLUS this: change ProductName and EditionID respectively to "Windows 8.1 Professional" and to "Professional" in this registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
You should be able to do the in-place upgrade now :) > Thanks for feedback.
Update 14-8: Mahomed mentions:
This worked for Windows 10 Enterprise down to Windows 10 Pro. I just edited the keys and ran the setup for Windows 10 Pro (without rebooting after changing the registry). Also make sure you've installed all updated and rebooted BEFORE making the registry changes. > Always good to know :) Thanks for comment!
Update 24-8: Anonymous mentions:
I finally had time to use the app to update to windows 10, and want everyone to know it worked flawlessly. I edited the registry, the app showed up the next day, and I used it. > Another way to update!
Note: Thanks for comments everyone! Love it :)
Update 8-9: With the Media creation tool available, free Windows 10 upgrade is still possible. You can download it from HERE.
with step #8 are you stating that the installation DVD has to be re-run over the top of the existing Windows OS after changing the registry keys from ent. to pro editions? Can you clarify step #8 further?
ReplyDeleteJust start setup from installation media (USB/DVD) to downgrade the Operating System, with keeping all files, applications and settings.
DeleteHello, I was trying this out but I stopped when Pro setup only offered me options to keep my files or nothing at all. No option to keep my installed software and settings was available.
ReplyDeleteIs this normal or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks for your time and your guide.
I guess you made a mistake on the registry part?
DeleteI seem to have the same problem.
DeleteIs there anything else that you might have done to get it to work?
I've checked and rechecked the registry changes, copied the word Professional to avoid any possible mistyping. I've also checked with another computer running Enterprise N. It said
ProductName: "Windows 8.1 Enterprise N"
EditionID: "EnterpriseN"
(checked with both N and non-N DVDs)
My DVD is made from the one I could download via Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center ("Windows 8.1 Pro" and "Windows 8.1 Pro N". Using 64-bit and English, same as the installations).
Still only get the two options as Daniele.
I am having this very same issue. Followed your instructions and it only says to Save Personal Files, or Nothing.
DeleteAny ideas?
You need to have a different Language Version of Windows 10. The english Version has been working for me - with the german Version I've had exactly the same Problem. After Installation you can change back to your prefered Language.
DeleteThanks for the comment! Very welcome :)
DeleteI have same problem but Windows8.1Enterprice has English (UnitedStates) as Windows8.1Professional install. I tried booting install USB, it allowed choosing "Upgrade" option, but prompted that I need to restart PC and start install from there. And if I run install from Windows it allows only Personal files or nothing..
DeleteAny ideas?
I also had no option to keep my installed software and settings. Language change did not fix the problem.
DeleteWhat finally worked was to remove all language packs, but en-US. Then after reboot I could finally install windows 8.1 professional on top of entrprise version.
Hey guys, I was facing the same error (Keep only files or nothing). I was able to get around it following the instructions above PLUS this: change ProductName and EditionID respectively to "Windows 8.1 Professional" and to "Professional" in this registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
DeleteYou should be able to do the in-place upgrade now :)
Hope this helps
Thanks Alessio for feedback. Will use it in the blogpost also.
DeleteWorked for me, thanks
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure!
DeleteWhat's the difference compared to using this page?
ReplyDeletehttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only
As pointed out on step 8. you do need to run 8.1 installation again after the registry tweaks, correct?
A downgrade to Professional is not possible default. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj203353.aspx
DeleteHi Henk, does this work for Windows 7 Enterprise as well?
ReplyDeleteYes, I did this for Windows 7 Enterprise at home.
DeleteCould you do this with your Win8 Enterprise product key, or did you have to buy a Win8 Pro product key?
ReplyDeleteYou need a Win8 Pro product key as well.
DeleteBedankt!
ReplyDeleteGraag gedaan :)
DeleteHello Henk,
ReplyDeleteI also was interested in downgrading my Ent edition, but I have a few questions before I install, like will I be getting three options during the installation? Do I again have to update my PC ? quick reply will be appreciated. :)
You can check before doing the actual installation.
DeleteSame as Daniele Brunengo, I only get the offer to save files, not apps. Checked registry settings twice. All good there. Any sugestions? Hate to go through a complete setup of all my apps...
ReplyDeleteMaybe this will help you? Windows 7 Downgrader: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/downgrade-win-7-ultimate-to-win-7-professional/cfebbc77-683a-4d32-bf3a-e897619a82f7
DeleteCan I downgrade after Windows 10 Enterprise Preview update? I already updated to Windows 10.
ReplyDeleteI guess so, but there's no need? :)
DeleteI did exactly all steps on the registry but also only presented with keep personal files option without application, so could not proceed.
ReplyDeleteI have double checked the registry and sure that no missed steps or typo-error.
Any other action I could do?
Maybe this will help you? Windows 7 Downgrader: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/downgrade-win-7-ultimate-to-win-7-professional/cfebbc77-683a-4d32-bf3a-e897619a82f7
DeleteHelaas, werkte niet voor mij, "kan niet valideren" krijg ik te zien, en dat terwijl mijn versie wel legaal is. Opstarten vanaf een Win8 pro DVD werkt ook niet, ik krijg dan de melding dat ik het vanuit windows moet doen.
ReplyDeleteMisschien is dit een optie: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/19/upcoming-changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/
DeleteHi, How are you?
ReplyDeleteMen, i make every steps and all Ok, But Now Dont accept my Enterprise Key, is an Original, But now i have W Pro, but without Key, because dont accept it!
Can you help me? Please?
Enterprise and Pro has different keys. In that case it's needed to upgrade to Enterprise again (or be a Windows insider from now on)
Deletehttp://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/19/upcoming-changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/
DeleteI successfully did all changes in registry and got installation with keeping all files, applications and settings. But it stops every time at 96% of progress with message "the installation failed".
ReplyDeleteBad media maybe?
DeleteHi, I Didn't understad step #8, Do we have to access the installation from BIOS settings? Could you explain, Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi, just start it from within Windows!
DeleteFacing trouble here .. Could you please suggest the steps so that I can follow same to start installation of Win 8.1 Pro
DeleteCan I ask you what should i do if this problem occurs: everything goes smoothly right before the computer restarts (I even get the option to keep everything including the apps), then a message appears that the windows couldnt install because of an error Windows 8.1 installation failure 0x101-0x20017. I've tried opening the iso I've downloaded from torrent site through daemon tools, used the microsoft software to prepare an ntsf-formatted pendrive with that iso, everytime the same problem appear...thank you for your time and your attention!
ReplyDeleteMaybe this will help? http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-windows_install/windows-81-installation-failure-0x101-0x20017/33af5d53-9e92-43e0-b594-9cd3f6ebb1e6
DeleteHi, one more detail: I've tried installing it on that clean mode initialization (without any third party programs) and the same error appears (also made sure i did the correct registry modifications)
ReplyDeleteHi, did it work for you or not? That's not clear to me actually :)
DeleteHow about 8.1 Pro to 8.1 Core downgrade?
ReplyDeleteI made suggested changes in registry but I still get error trying to upgrade from 8.1 Core DVD.
I guess you must use the same version instead..
DeleteDoes it matter whether one uses an upgrade, OEM, or full version of the softwareto do the downgrade?
ReplyDeleteNever tried that myself.. Just have a try!?
DeleteAny assistance much appreciated....
ReplyDeleteCurrently on 8.1 enterprise N
I followed these steps in modifying the registry
Purchased full 8.1 pro from MS
Started install, and was given the option to keep all settings etc.
Install of 8.1 pro proceeds
Gets to applying PC settings, cursor shows briefly, followed by auto reboot, Preparing automatic repair then shows, Diagnosing your PC then shows, PC did not start correctly then shows, 2 options then provided, reboot and advanced options, tried all reboots and options, but then PC reboots into previous OS with the installer stating "We couldn't install windows 8.1" screen. Small code in bottom left of screen "0X101 -0X4117.
Tried 2 separate times with same result. At a loss
Maybe this will help? http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-windows_install/windows-81-installation-failure-0x101-0x20017/33af5d53-9e92-43e0-b594-9cd3f6ebb1e6
DeleteJust did this successfully, but I'm not seeing the Get Windows 10 icon. I've tried all the fixes listed on the Microsoft support forum page to no avail. Any ideas? Thanks for the guide though!
ReplyDeleteJust try this.. Update installs Get Windows 10 app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583 #Windows10
DeleteJust did this successfully, but I'm not seeing the Get Windows 10 icon. I've tried all the fixes listed on the Microsoft support forum page to no avail. Any ideas? Thanks for the guide though!
ReplyDeleteJust try this.. Update installs Get Windows 10 app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583 #Windows10
DeleteI'm trying to downgrade from ent to pro and I've made the registry changes. I'm running 64bit so I made them under Wow6443Node as well as the one for 32bit. But I keep getting the following error after trying to upgrade with the Pro disc:
ReplyDeleteWindows 7 Enterprise cannot be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional. You can choose to install a new copy of Windows 7 Professional instead, but this is different
Did you restart the PC as well?
DeleteI have the same issue like him. Tried with/without restart, nothing helps. Any ideas?
DeleteThanks in advance!
Do i need a wndows 8.1 pro installation dvd? 'cuz i have windows 8.1 entreprise installed, but am i gonna need a windows 8.1 pro product key or the one i already have is enough?
ReplyDeleteYou nee a Pro key and media as well..
DeleteI ran through this today. I just couldn't get step 8 to work and got the message that the computer was being rolled back to the previous configuration. In desperation after a few tries, I just ran the Win 10 pro install and it worked without issue. So if you get stuck at the same point I did, give it a try.
ReplyDeleteJust great to hear that! Good try :)
DeleteThank you !
ReplyDeleteI had an issue after restart : the install fail with error code 0x101 - 0x20017. The cause was a disfonctionnal RAID 0 (one of the two disk controller broke, so the raid is down) so I remove physically the two HDD and only let my system SSD and the installation succeeded
My pleasure.
DeleteJust great to hear that! Good try :)
This will keep all of my programs installed? Like I don't have to reinstall Skype etc.
ReplyDeleteThat is an supported option indeed. Just watch for the possibilities on your own system.
DeleteSo just curious but is there any reason why we shouldn't do the regedit tweaks above and then just run the Windows 10 installer directly, cutting the Windows 8.1 pro install out of the equation?
ReplyDeleteGood question! Just let me know :-)
DeleteIt works (at least in my case) !! Did the regedit tweaks and run the Windows 10 installer and have now an up-and-running Windows 10 (with legal license) computer with all apps, data & settings from Windows 8.1.
DeleteThanks for comment and testing!
Delete+1
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteIt would be a worth to know quicker journey.
ReplyDeleteThis worked for Windows 10 Enterprise down to Windows 10 Pro. I just edited the keys and ran the setup for Windows 10 Pro (without rebooting after changing the registry). Also make sure you've installed all updated and rebooted BEFORE making the registry changes.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to know :) Thanks for comment!
DeleteI made the changes to the registry, without installing windows 8.1 pro. Then went to sleep and today the app to update to windows 10 showed up. I haven't used it yet, though. I also tried the media creation tool, and it started downloading windows 10 just fine. I can't try to install it until I finish some work, since I can't take the risk of breaking my pc right now.
ReplyDeleteReplying to my own (anonymous) comment. I finally had time to use the app to update to windows 10, and want everyone to know it worked flawlessly. I edited the registry, the app showed up the next day, and I used it.
DeleteGreat to hear that. Thanks for both comments!
DeleteHello,Help ME !!!!
ReplyDeleteI followed the procedures but I have several problems
1) the HKLM \ Software \ Wow6432Node \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion not exist
2) Start the Windows 8.1 Pro installation, you can not validate the product key
Wow6432Node is not exist too.
DeleteHi HELP !!! I'm trying to follow the procedure, 1st HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE> SOFTWARE> WOW6432Node> Microsoft> Windows NT does not exist, if there HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE> SOFTWARE> WOW6432Node> Microsoft> Windows
ReplyDelete2) when I run the setup pro 8.1 from source tells me the run from the root
3) when I run from the root he says he could not validate the key of a product
I had a licensed Windows 8.1 Ent., then I changed the reg keys but did not run Windows 8.1 Prof. setup.
ReplyDeleteNow I have Windows 10 Prof. without license (generic key).....
You need a Pro key as well (as mentioned in the blogpost)
DeleteWhat? With all the updates you listed above this is not at all obvious or apparent. Since this comes up as a hit on Google, I highly suggest you rewrite this to be more succinct.
Deletefunziona! ho Windows 8.1 Enterprise 64 bit. Ho cambiato i valori di registro in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
ReplyDeletePer la versione a 64 Bit anche nel percorso:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
Modificare le seguenti sottochiavi di registro:
EditionID
ProductName
Scrivendo rispettivamente Professional e Windows 8.1 Pro.
Funziona anche scrivendo "Windows 8.1 Professional".
Visualizzando proprietà però rimane il valore "Enterprise", ma ciò non impedisce l'aggiornamento a Windows 10 Professional 64 bit mantenendo tutte le impostazioni, le applicazioni e i dati.
Grazie
Will this work with dual booted systems? as for i have debian and windows on my machine?
ReplyDeleteHELP
ReplyDeletePerhaps a mistake in changing keys I installed a version 8.1 pro losing all installed programs.
How do I retrieve these programs?
I see that there is a folder windows.old how can I restore it?
Thank you
I did the procedure, but when I am going to downgrade to pro edition, it says: "This upgrade path is not supported. Please close Setup and re-launch from the root of the media or go back and pick a different installation choice.". Please let me know what I have to do. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIs this on Windows 10 already or an older version?
DeleteWindows 8.1
DeleteI did the procedure, but in the final stage when I am going to downgrade to Pro version, it says: "This upgrade path is not supported. Please close Setup and re-launch from the root of the media or go back and pick a different installation choice.". please let me know how can I fix this. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIk heb op mijn vaste PC de register sleutels aangepast. daarna windows 8.1 pro dvd iso gemount in windows. setup gedraaid. Ik kreeg ook de melding over het bewaren van bestanden en niets over apps bewaren.
ReplyDeleteDit kan komen door de NL language pack.
Ik heb nog een laptop waar ook enterprise op draait deze zal ik van te voren terug zetten naar en-US. kijken of het dan wel in 1 keer goed gaat. voor de andere mensen welke een rollback krijgen. ik raad aan antivirus uit te schakelen.
Misschien beter om de installatie van een USB-stick te starten ipv te mounten in Windows?
Deleteif i follow due process, do i need any windows pro setup or ISO for installation ?
ReplyDeleteYes, you are..
Delete>>> I was facing the same error (Keep only files or nothing). I was able to get around it following the instructions above PLUS this: change ProductName and EditionID respectively to "Windows 8.1 Professional" and to "Professional" in this registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion <<<
ReplyDeleteAnd I was still getting only 2 options: Keep only files or nothing.
Then I ran Windows Update and it installed the Win10 upgrade app! Did not need the separate Win8.1 downgrade install it seems.
That's right for sure! Thanks for comment.
DeleteRight!!! No need to downgrade!!!
Delete@Zdenek: How did you activate Windows 10 Pro after the upgrade?
ReplyDeleteFantastic Post! Thank you so much for sharing this one really well defined all peaceful info,well really like it,Keep it up Love it- Enterprise Mobile App Development
ReplyDeleteI also needed to update both locations. To simplify this, here is a .reg file that performs the update for you: http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=50493675396007948393
ReplyDeleteConfirm it looks like the below in a text editor before running, just to be sure :)
// Begin .reg content
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion]
"EditionID"="Professional"
"ProductName"="Windows 8.1 Professional"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion]
"EditionID"="Professional"
"ProductName"="Windows 8.1 Professional"
// End .reg content
Thank you!
DeleteHere's another method to downgrade Windows 10.
ReplyDeleteLink: http://windowstopc.blogspot.com/2015/10/how-to-downgrade-windows-10-to-previous-operating-system.html
Hello Henk,
ReplyDeleteI have an issue with downgrading Win 7 Enterprise to Win 7 Pro.
I downloaded the Windows Downgrader.exe file (193Kb) from VBSoft.
When I opened it I chose "Downgrade to professional" than I put my Win pro DVD in and chose install now. After Setup is copying temporary files - Setup is starting- in the “Get important updates for installation” I choose first option “Go online to get latest updates for installation (recommended)” I accepted the license terms. In the “which type of installation do you want” I chose Upgrade.
Checking compatibility … than I got the following report;
Windows 7 Enterprise cannot be upgraded to Windows 7 Professional. You can choose to install a new copy of windows 7 Professional instead, but this is different from an upgrade, and does not keep your files, settings, and programs. You’ll need to reinstall any programs using the original installation discs or files. To save your files before installing Windows, back them up to an external location such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive. To install a new copy of Windows 7 Professional, click the back button in the upper left-hand corner, and select Custom (advanced)”.
I try the other option in the “Get important updates for installation” also but the same report came up and windows 7 Enterprise didn’t downgrade.
Is there any suggestion how can I succeed the downgrade?
Thank you
Joe
I have a valid licensed version of Windows 7 'Enterprise.
ReplyDeleteI changed my registry keys from Enterprise to Professional as described in the original OP.
I then attempted to install Windows 10 from the Microsoft Upgrade site.
I had to abort my quest when Windows 10 setup asked me for a license key.
The system remains at Windows 7 Enterprise with modified registry keys.
Dear mr. Hoogendoorn,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for this procedure you described at the start of this blog.
Was wondering if in step 8 (install Windows 8.1 Pro) a valid license key is required ?
Kind regards Jan
If Windows 8.1 is licensed before the upgrade, Windows 10 will be licensed after the upgrade as well.
Deleteif you run into error code 80244019 on windows 8.1 the solution is to run the troubleshooter from here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/windows-update-issues/en-us on both windows update and bits service.
ReplyDeleteHi Henk,
ReplyDeleteI don't have much knowledge on these, but I tried. I opened the registery, there were no HKLM, instead there was HKEY_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion. I am unable to locate ProductName & EditionID.
If you can share the screenshot of the steps, i would really appreciate.
@Anonymous HKLM = HKEY_Local_Machine
ReplyDelete@Anonymous HKLM = HKEY_Local_Machine
ReplyDeleteHi Henk,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the info (and the further posts from other users). I thought I would add my experience in case it helps someone else coming here.
I wanted to update from 8.1 Enterprise to 10 Pro.
I made the registry changes as you described but was unable to run either the Windows 10 install or the Windows 8.1 Pro install from within Windows.
Every time, it asked for a key and no matter which key I tried to put in - a valid 8.1 pro key, an 8.1 Enterprise key, a 7 Pro key, it wouldn't accept any of them. Were you asked for a key at any point?
Anyway, I had fairly much given up so I ran the latest updates for 8.1 and rebooted. A few minutes after, the 'Update to Windows 10' icon appeared in the systray. I thought I might as well give it a go, not expecting very much (or waiting for it too to ask for a key) but it installed Windows 10 Pro no problem.
I went to activate, which at first didn't work (presumably because it still had details of the 8.1 Enterprise key) but I changed the key to a valid 8.0 Pro key I had hanging around and it activated just fine.
Job done, and all my machines are finally on Windows 10.
Cheers.
Thanks for the comment ;)
Delete/Henk
Hi Henk,
ReplyDeleteI have a funky little problem. I had a Technet subscription for several years and upgraded my computer which came with Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 8 and then 8.1 Enterprise for my work (I write and edit training materials on MS Windows and Office products, so always have the latest and greatest on at least one computer. I can't find the product key that I used from the technet installation. Can I possibly use the same steps to down grade to Home Premium because that sticker is on the bottom of my computer? Or do you have any other thoughts? It's all been legal and ethical upgrades. But I don't really need enterprise on this computer, but really would like to move to Windows 10. I much prefer it, but couldn't for a few months because of a contract requiring Windows 8.1.
Hi Elizabeth,
DeleteThis is possible, you need to change:
ProductName to "Windows 7 HomePremium"
and EditionID to "HomePremium"
Then you can go back to Home Premium again. Hope it helps! :-)
/Henk
when I open the registry editor I cant find
ReplyDeleteHKLM
HKLM is an abbreviation of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
DeleteHallo Henk, Ik heb hier ook nog W7 Enterprise op de laptop. De registerinstellingen heb ik gevonden.
DeleteKan ik na die wijzigingen mijn Iconen en Software programma's verder blijven gebruiken?
Hallo Henk,
DeleteIk heb hier een Laptop met W7 Enterpr.
De info omtrent registerwijziging versta ik en heb ik gevonden maar nog niet veranderd. Blijven mijn Icoontjes en Programma's die er nu op staan werken na die aanpassing. Ik heb wel een recente Opstartdisk gemaakt.
Jawel, beide blijven behouden.
DeleteCAN U MAKE I VIDEO ABOUT HOW TO DO THAT
ReplyDeleteWill try when I have some spare time ;)
DeleteIs this still working? I did the reg-hacks on a Windows 7 Enterprise system, but right at the beginning I get error 0x0000400 and the installation is aborted. I'm using installer Windows10Upgrade9194.exe.
ReplyDeleteJust try using other media I'm guess?
Deletepicked up another tip and tried the Media Creation Tool on the Windows 10 page. This seems to work. I got the key question and now the installation is running. Fingers crossed.
DeleteBeste Henk, ik probeer een W7 Enterprise systeem naar W7 ultimate te brengen, maar bij de upgrade krijg ik de foutboodschap dat de geïnstalleerde versie nieuwer is dan de versie die ik probeer te installeren. Is daar ook nog een tweak voor?
ReplyDeleteOm gebruik te maken van de gratis Windows 10 upgrade, kan alleen voor Home of Pro worden gekozen. Waarschijnlijk gaat het mis bij ProductName en EditionID of de media is niet gelijk aan de Windows 7 versie in gebruik?
Deletei dont have the option
ReplyDeleteHKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
what should i do
HKLM is an abbreviation of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
DeleteHenk Hoogendoorn - does this possebilty still working and do I need to change registry still to win8.1? Why it is not working right from win7 enterprice to win10 pro If I'm change registry like this win is win7 pro?
ReplyDeleteit worked
ReplyDeleteI downloaded and install windows 10 creator update, But I did not like it. After installation Microsoft shows downgrade option early after upgrading to Windows 10 and remove it after one month. I recently upgrade my windows 8.1 Professional operating system to windows 10 Professional being getting a license from WinRaz
ReplyDeleteBut I did not like its overall structure. I think Its not Windows 10, Its version should be windows 6 as it has many faults.
I tried to downgrade back to my existing win 8.1 os and I saw as Microsoft was giving me option to downgrade. I thought that I'll downgrade after two month But after two month when I tried again, Microsoft removed that option. Now what to do. I searched and found your post, Which is very helpful for me. Thanks for sharing these details here.
cool, it worked perfect on an Win 7 Enterprise running on KVM unter Ubuntu 18.04.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
WOW ouch, I wnated to downgrade to W7 Ultimate from Enterprise and the Ultimate install over the top went as usual but what came out was missing lots of system files even though SFC/scannow completed without error. Now I have to install 200 updates and it still trashed Office. IT is what it is so you better make a complete backup with Macrium b 4 doing this.
ReplyDelete