How to Downgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Home

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How to Revert Windows Pro to Standard Home Edition

Introduction

• Welcome back to another tech tutorial.

• Today, we'll be discussing how to revert Windows Pro to the standard Home Edition.


Reasons for Downgrading

• Windows Pro is designed for corporations and businesses, offering server and security services aswell as features that may not be necessary for individual users.

• Downgrading to Home Edition can provide not only a cheaper activation code but can have a more streamlined and user-friendly experience without the extra add on'sthat a regular person wouldn't need.


Microsoft's Software Restrictions

• Microsoft locks users into their chosen Windows Edition, making it difficult to switch versions without reinstalling the operating system.


Alternative Method: Editing the System Registry

• An alternative to reinstalling Windows is to edit the system registry and change the identifiers to specify the desired version and files.


Reinstallation Process

• Editing the registry before installation of Windows triggers a reload to a specific version of windows during installation over the current operating system.


Personal Experience

• I am one of those people who thought 'Pro' meant 'extra features' or 'better version'.

• However, I realized that the advanced features are only useful for businesses.

Computer Build and Setup Details

(This PC) Secondary PC

• CPU: 4th Gen Intel Core i5 4440

• Motherboard: M-ATX Gigabyte B85M (LGA 1150 socket)

• RAM: 2x 8GB cards DDR3 1600M/T Intel G. Skill RipjawX (XMP Compatible)

• GPU: (Swft 210) AMD Radeon RX 6600xt

• Network Card: Motherboard integrated Ethernet base 100-T 1gbit

• Storage: 1TB TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z Sata SSD

• Power Supply: EVGA G7 SuperNova 750w

• Case Front and Top IO: (Front:) Multimedia card reader Expansion and 4 front USB's (Top:) 2 top USB with Audio Jack


My Main Setup

• CPU: Ryzen 9 5950x (16 Cores/32 threads)

• GPU: Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB Virtual Memory)

• Motherboard: MSI X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WIFI

• RAM: 32GB DDR4 Viper [CL14 slot/3200] (8GB Each of 4 Cards)

• Power Supply: EVGA SuperNova G7 1000w


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