How To Change Windows 10 Enterprise Ltsc To Windows 10 Pro =link= May 2026

Important Warning Before You Begin

1. Data Loss is Likely Changing the edition of Windows (downgrading) is not a simple toggle. The standard method requires a clean installation. This means all your files, applications, and settings will be deleted. You must back up your important data to an external drive or cloud storage before proceeding.

Step 5: Setup

Once the installation finishes, you will be greeted by the "Out of Box Experience" (OOBE). Set up your region, keyboard, and user account. You will now have a fresh Windows 10 Pro installation.

Install Windows 10 Pro: Follow the prompts, select "Custom: Install Windows only," and enter your Windows 10 Pro product key when prompted. The "Bridge Key" Method (Experimental)

Step 5: Complete Setup and Activate

Step 3: Let Windows Attempt the Upgrade Windows will check the key. If it accepts it, the system will attempt to upgrade the edition. This may take 10–30 minutes and involve multiple reboots.

Create Installation Media: Use the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive.

, as Microsoft does not officially support an in-place "downgrade" from the Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) to the General Availability (GA) Pro version Microsoft Learn However, some users have success using a generic product key