Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10 and is a new version of Microsoft’s operating system for personal computers. Windows 11 Pro is one of the editions of Windows 11. It is designed for professional and business users, offering features that cater to their needs.

The official release of Windows 11 took place on October 5, 2021. You don’t want to delay any longer and are preparing to switch to the new operating system? We have prepared a guide for you, where you will learn where to download, install, and run Windows 11.

In general, once you start installing Windows 11 Pro, all the instructions are self-explanatory – most users should leave the default settings. The installation process is intuitive and can take up to a few minutes. This is because for a long time now, Windows installation programs don’t require much involvement on the user’s part – they guide you step by step through the installation process with the help of the Media Creation Tool or by an upgrade done manually.

Before you install Windows 11, make sure your configuration meets the hardware requirements. The latest version of Microsoft’s operating system requires TPM 1.2 (preferably version 2.0) and the Secure Boot mode. Security reasons dictate these requirements. So remember that not all components meet Microsoft’s requirements for compatibility with the new operating system.

Before installation, you should check to determine whether the motherboard is supported by Windows 11 and that the processor is compatible with Windows 11. Then, you can check whether your computer meets them in Windows Update (Settings > Updates and security). You’ll get a message there confirming Windows 11 compatibility. To upgrade, you must have Windows 10 version 2004 or later.

Option 1: Performing a clean installation of Windows 11 Pro

Please proceed with this when you are currently using an older Windows version than Windows 11 or a PC without an operating system

1. Download Windows Media Creation tool directly from Microsoft:

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2156295

With the help of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool, you can quickly and easily build installation media for Windows 11 installation images. It allows you to produce a DVD or USB stick with the installer and upgrade your current system to the most recent version. The entire process is automated and simple to utilize.

Installation is not necessary for the application. It launches with two choices: upgrading the installed software or obtaining files to build installation discs. With the help of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool, you may download files, save them to your computer as ISO images, and have the software create a bootable USB flash drive or DVD for you. The entire downloading and saving process is automatic, but you must set aside at least 8 GB of material in advance.

2. Run the Media Creation Tool

• Create installation media for another PC
• Select preferred language
• Select Edition: Windows 11 (it includes both, Pro and Home)
• Select architecture (64-bit or 32-bit)
• Select the media you want to create (USB flash drive or ISO file to create a DVD)

3. Perform a clean installation

• Boot from the USB flash drive or the DVD you have created
• Select your language, time, and keyboard preferences
• Enter product key provided by us
• Installation type: Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
• Remove all partitions and create a new one to install Windows
• Proceed and perfrom the installation

Option 2: Upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Pro

Windows 11 Home to Pro Upgrade is an upgrade that will give you access to many valuable features, mobile management (MDM), and group management options in collaboration with the cloud and Windows Server. You’ll also be able to publish and download applications from the Microsoft Store for Business, grant user access, enable kiosk mode, and manage updates through Windows Update for Business. Please proceed with the following steps when you are currently using Windows 11 Home and want to upgrade to Pro.

1. Press the “Windows key” + “R”, type “slui.exe” and hit “Enter”

2. Enter your Windows 11 Pro product key. If it’s not accepted, apply the default product key: “VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T”

If error code “0x800f0805” appears after applying the default product key, please make sure that you have at least 20 GB of free disc space and that Windows is updated to it’s latest version. If those two points apply to you, it is obvious that some important system files are missing. In that case it is necessary to perform a clean installation (see Option 1).

3. Go to “System” – “About” and “Change product key” (Click “Yes”, if User Account Control comes up)

4. Enter your Windows 11 Pro product key and make sure all open applications are closed and your work is saved, then start the upgrade.

Wait while the upgrade process kicks off – your computer will be restarted several times throughout this process. The amount of time the upgrade takes will vary between operating systems. But in our experience, it only takes 5 to 10 minutes.

Finally, you have to configure the Windows 11 Pro system. In this process, you decide on, for example, the sending of diagnostic data and privacy settings. Select what you think is appropriate. Don’t worry – you can change these preferences any time after installation.

Option 3: Upgrade windows 11 Home to Pro using Command Prompt (CMD)

Step 1: You open Command Prompt (run as adminstrator)

Step 2: You copy and paste this code:

slmgr.vbs /upk

Then you enter

Then you copy and paste this code:

DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions

Then you enter

If you see Target edition: Professional, your Windows 11 Home can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro

Step 3: You copy and paste these codes in cmd

sc config LicenseManager start= auto & net start LicenseManager
sc config wuauserv start= auto & net start wuauserv
changepk.exe /productkey VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
exit

Then you enter and wait for a moment.

If you don’t have a Windows 11 Pro product key, get it here.