How To Change Windows 10 Enterprise Ltsc To Windows 10 Pro

Changing Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) to Windows 10 Pro is not a standard "downgrade" path. Because LTSC is a distinct edition with a different licensing structure, you cannot simply enter a Pro product key in the activation settings (it will typically reject it or fail to activate).

Before You Begin

Step 2: Boot from the USB

Restart your computer.
Press the appropriate key to enter the Boot Menu (usually F12, F10, F2, or Del depending on your motherboard/BIOS).
Select the USB drive as the boot device.

LTSC is designed for specialized devices (ATMs, medical equipment, industrial controllers). It receives security updates for up to 10 years but never receives feature updates or new versions of built-in apps. For a general user, this becomes frustrating. how to change windows 10 enterprise ltsc to windows 10 pro

2. Pre-requisites

Windows 10 Pro license key (Retail, OEM, or Volume License MAK)
Windows 10 Pro installation media (USB or ISO)
External backup drive (at least 50 GB free)
Product key for LTSC (to verify ownership – you cannot legally convert without a valid Pro license)
Administrator access on the LTSC machine
All device drivers for your hardware (download from manufacturer’s website)

Step 1: Prepare for Reinstallation

Since this process wipes your hard drive, you must prepare your system first. Restart your computer

5. Perform Clean Installation of Windows 10 Pro

5.1 Boot from Installation Media

Insert USB → Restart PC
Enter BIOS/UEFI (F2, Del, F12) → Set USB as first boot device
Save and exit

Step 1: Create Installation Media

Insert a USB flash drive (at least 8GB) into your PC.
Visit the official Microsoft Software Download page.
Click Download tool now to get the Media Creation Tool.
Run the tool and select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC.
Follow the prompts. When asked for the edition, select Windows 10.
Complete the process to make the USB bootable.