Windows 10 Pro License

Windows 10 Pro License Specifications

Key Features vs. Windows 10 Home

• Business & Security

  • BitLocker full-disk encryption

  • Windows Defender Application Guard

  • Windows Information Protection (WIP)

• Management & Deployment

  • Join Azure Active Directory & on-premises Active Directory

  • Group Policy management

  • Windows Update for Business

  • Mobile Device Management (MDM) via Intune

• Virtualization & Remote Access

  • Hyper-V virtualization platform

  • Remote Desktop host (allow incoming RDP connections)

• Additional Pro-only Capabilities

  • Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer

  • Assigned Access (kiosk mode)

  • Enterprise Data Protection

License Types

• Retail (Full Packaged Product)

  • Purchased from a store or Microsoft Store.

  • Transferable: you may move it to a new PC after uninstalling the old one.

• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)

  • Pre-installed by PC manufacturers.

  • Tied to the first hardware it’s activated on; non-transferable.

• Volume License (VL)

  • For organizations (e.g., Open License, Enterprise Agreement).

  • Activation via KMS (Key Management Service) or MAK (Multiple Activation Key).

Activation & Entitlement

• Product Key

  • 25-character alphanumeric key (XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX).

• Digital License (Digital Entitlement)

  • Linked to your Microsoft account or to your hardware signature.

  • No key re-entry required after a clean install on the same device.

• Activation Methods

  • Retail/OEM: Online activation against Microsoft’s activation servers.

  • Volume License:

    • KMS: Client must contact your on-premises KMS host over TCP port 1688.

    • MAK: Uses limited-token activation via Microsoft’s online servers.

System Requirements (64-bit Windows 10 Pro)

• Processor: 1 GHz or faster, with 2 or more cores (×64-bit)

• Memory: 4 GB RAM

• Storage: 20 GB free disk space

• Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver

• Display: 800 × 600 minimum resolution

• Internet: Required for activation, updates, and some features

Installation & Activation Guide

1. Obtain & Prepare

   • Buy a Windows 10 Pro key (retail/OEM) or obtain VL key from your organization’s portal.

   • Download the media creation tool from https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10.

2. Create Installation Media

   • Run the tool to create a bootable USB drive or ISO file.

3. Install Windows 10 Pro

   • Boot from your USB drive (or mount the ISO) and follow the on-screen prompts.

   • When asked, enter your 25-character product key.

4. Activate

   • After installation, go to Settings → Update & Security → Activation.

   • If you used a retail/OEM key, click Change product key and enter it again.

   • For digital license, sign in with your Microsoft account to trigger automatic activation.

5. Verify Activation

   • In Activation settings, ensure it shows Windows is activated with a digital license (or similar message).

Potential Issues & Troubleshooting

• “Activation Error 0xC004C003” (Key Already in Use)

  • Retail keys have a limited number of activations. Contact Microsoft Support to reset.

• “0xC004F074” (KMS Host Unreachable)

  • Ensure your PC can reach the KMS host on port 1688 and that the host has sufficient client count (25 for Pro).

• Digital License Doesn’t Carry Over After Hardware Change

  • Major hardware changes (motherboard) may break the digital license. Use Activation Troubleshooter under Activation settings.

• Installation Hangs or Fails

  • Verify your installation media integrity. Recreate USB installer if needed.

• Upgrade from Home to Pro Stuck

  • Use Settings → Update & Security → Activation → Change product key and enter your Pro key, then reboot.

Need More Help?
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