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Fix Windows 10/11 Home to Pro upgrade error when using the product key purchased

Julio Soza
Updated

If you recently purchased a Windows 10/11 Home to Pro upgrade product key and you are getting an error when trying to do one of the following.

 

Use a generic key first, then the key provided by BEMO

  1. Disconnect your computer from Internet. Turned off Wi-Fi connection or unplugged the ethernet cable.

  2. After that in:

    • Windows 10: Select the Start mceclip1.png button, then select Settings  > Update & Security  > Activation

    • Windows 11: Select the Start mceclip2.pngbutton, and then select Settings> System and then select Activation 

  3. Select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character Generic Windows 10 Pro product key.

    • VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

  4. Select Next to start the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. The computer will restart. 

  5. After it restarts connect your computer back to Internet.
  6. Activate Windows 10/11 Pro performing step 2 again and using the key purchased and provided by your administrator or reseller. 

Getting error code 0xC004F050

The error code 0xC004F050 during activation indicates that the edition of your system does not match the product key. Please verify your Windows Edition to ensure it aligns with your license key.
 
If you are attempting to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to 11 Pro and encounter an error code ending in 050, please follow the steps below to complete the upgrade:
 
**Step 1:** Enter the following generic upgrade key in your activation window:  
NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2
 
**Step 2:** If you receive a different error code, please restart your computer.
 
**Step 3:** After rebooting, return to your activation window and enter the license key you purchased from us.

Corrupted OS

Important: If you still get an error while upgrading using the generic product key, there might be a corruption of the OS or Windows user profile. You can try creating a new Windows User local profile to perform the steps above. 

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