Windows 10: Windows 10 Home to Windows 11 Pro? or just stay 10 at the moment?

I'm currently using Windows 10 Home and would like to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for features like BitLocker encryption and Group Policy management. If I purchase Windows 10 Pro, will I receive a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, or will I need to buy a separate license for Windows 11 Pro? Since it's now 2025, I want to ensure there are no unexpected terms or policies. I understand that Windows 10 will no longer be supported after October 14, 2025.

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

windows 10 key

Thanks but I don't want to do any decrypting. I want to download a Win 10 ISO from Microsoft and install it using my Win 8 key. No other steps required. Is that possible?

 

Windows 10 Release Date Announced

Windows 10 Home will be $119, Pro $199.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Home costs $119, Pro costs $199



Which is good news actually, because Windows 8.1 is loads cheaper than previous versions (retail licensing at Windows 7 OEM prices). And it sort of puts a huge hole in the Windows subscription theory.