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How do I change my Windows 8.1 Home (Core) edition to Pro?

Note: Windows 8.1 allows you to upgrade from a lower edition to a higher one to gain more features.
Note: You won't lose your documents, installed programs, and other files during the upgrade, although we recommend backing up your information in case of a power outage or any other event that could compromise your PC's data.

Follow these steps:

  1. Open System Properties, right-click on the This PC or My Computer icon and select Properties.
  2. In the Windows Edition section, click on Get more features with a new edition of Windows to add features to the Windows 8.1 assistant.
  3. In the User Account Control (UAC) message, click on Yes.
  4. Next, click on I already have a product key.
  5. Enter the 25-character Windows 8.1 Pro product key and click the Next button.
  6. Accept the licence terms and click on Add features.
    7. Note: Save your work before clicking the Add Features button, as your PC will restart at least once during the upgrade process.
  7. Once the upgrade is complete, you'll see the message Thanks, everything's finished and your PC is ready to go. You're all set! You are now using Windows 8.1 Pro.
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