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Summary
Describes how to upgrade a Windows device to Windows 11 Enterprise during the out-of-box experience (OOBE).
Applies To
- Windows 11 devices
- Devices at the OOBE setup stage
- Endpoint Services staff and authorized technicians
- Devices licensed for Windows 11 Enterprise
Prerequisites
- Access to the device during OOBE
- A valid Windows 11 Enterprise product key
- Access to the webstore offer for IT pros to obtain the product key
Description
Use this process to change the Windows edition to Windows 11 Enterprise during OOBE before completing setup.
Steps / Procedures
- Power on the Windows computer and stop at the initial Windows setup screen.
- Press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt.
- Run
changepk.exe.
- Click Change next to Change product key.
- Enter the Windows 11 Enterprise product key obtained from the webstore offer for IT pros.
- Complete the prompts to apply the change.
- Continue Windows setup after the edition change is complete.
Things to Know / Limitations
- Use a valid Windows 11 Enterprise product key only.
- The device must have internet access during the process.
- The device should remain at OOBE until the edition change is complete.
- Follow internal licensing and deployment procedures when obtaining and using the product key.
Related Policies & Documentation
- Windows licensing and activation procedures
- Endpoint Services deployment procedures
- Webstore offer for IT pros
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When should I use this process?
A: Use it when a device needs to be upgraded to Windows 11 Enterprise during OOBE before setup is finished.
Q: Where do I get the product key?
A: Use the Windows 11 Enterprise product key from the webstore offer for IT pros.
Search Criteria / Keywords
- Windows 11 Enterprise
- upgrade during OOBE
- changepk.exe
- change product key
- Windows edition upgrade
- Enterprise product key
- webstore offer for IT pros
- OOBE