Windows 10 Pro: How to download, install and activate

2. Run the Media Creation Tool

• Create installation media for another PC
• Select preferred language
• Select Edition: Windows 10 (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

Troubleshooting

Unable to Select Windows 10 Pro During Clean Installation?

If you're unable to select the Pro edition of Windows 10 during a clean installation, it is usually due to your system's pre-existing configuration or the way the installation media was created. Below is a step-by-step guide to address this issue.

1. Open Notepad (or any basic text editor) and add the following lines to the new document:

   [Channel]
   Retail
   [VL]
   0
               

2. Click File > Save As:
   • In the Save As dialog:
   • Set the File name as ei.cfg.
   • In the Save as type dropdown, select All Files.
   • Ensure the file is saved with the .cfg extension (not .txt).
3. Save the file in the \sources folder on your installation media and retry the installation.

How do I fix error code 0xc004c060?

1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Press Win + S, type cmd, and right-click on Command Prompt.
   • Select Run as administrator.
2. Delete the Pre-installed License Key:
   • In the Command Prompt, type the following command to delete the current product key:

   slmgr /upk

   • Press Enter. You should see a message confirming the uninstallation of the product key.
3. Clear the License Information from the System:
   • Run the following command to clear the residual license data:

   slmgr /cpky

   • Press Enter.
4. Enter the New Product Key:
   • Input the new product key using this command:

   slmgr /ipk <NEW_PRODUCT_KEY>

   • Replace <NEW_PRODUCT_KEY> with the new license key provided.
5. Activate the License Key:
   • Activate the key by running the following command:

   slmgr /ato

   • Press Enter. This will attempt to activate the product key online.
6. Verify Activation Status:
   • To check if the activation was successful, run:

   slmgr /dlv

   • Press Enter. A detailed licensing information window will appear. Look for the status indicating that Windows is activated.

How do I fix error code 0xc004f050?

Follow the steps below to resolve error code 0xc004f050:

1. Disconnect your device from the internet.
2. Press Windows key + I, navigate to System > Activation > Change product key.
3. Enter the generic key below to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro:

   VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T
           

4. Once the system has been upgraded to Windows 10 Pro, reconnect to the internet and use your valid Windows 10 Pro product key to activate the system.
5. If upgrading does not work, please try a fresh installation.

If you don't have a product key, get it here.