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Change Product Name in Registry

  • Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
    • Set EditionID Key to Professional
    • Set ProductName Key to Windows 10 Professional
  • Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
    • Set EditionID Key to Professional
    • Set ProductName Key to Windows 10 Professional

Update Windows

  • Go to Download Windows 10
  • Click Upgrade Now
  • Launch the Windows 10 Update 10 Assistance
  • Complete the Assistance's Steps
  • Reboot When Prompted
    • requires about 45 minutes of downtime
    • suggest rebooting it before heading to lunch

Note: The registry key-values will return to their original values after the update is complete.

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