Upgrade from windows 10 home to Pro using key

Hi guys, i read online that you can upgrade from windows to home to pro without affecting your data. does anyone know where i can get a free license key to upgrade to Pro before i buy my own OEM key? thanks
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Hi Adeola, here is a couple of default keys for Windows 10 Pro

W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

8DVY4-NV2MW-3CGTG-XCBDB-2PQFM
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Unfortunately, you cannot upgrade from the Home edition of Windows 10 to the Pro edition for free. You will need to purchase a license.

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The Keys Dave mentioned are dummy keys. They work for a few days and afterwards a popup starts appearing asking you to activate.
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Use the diagnostics key to upgrade, but please note, if you want to go back to Windows 10 Home, you will have to perform a clean install:

Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro using the following default product key:

VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

Review instructions how to perform an Easy Upgrade using the default key:

How to Perform an Easy Upgrade in Windows 10
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...
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If you are happy with Windows 10 Pro, you can purchase a product key from the Store:


http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US...

Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Activation > Change the product key then enter the new product key then click Next to Activate
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