Edition downgrade is also supported for some paths, but please note that applications and settings are not maintained when the Windows edition is downgraded. These methods require that you input a license or product key for the new Windows edition prior to starting the upgrade process. Methods and supported paths are described on this page to change the edition of Windows. If you are also migrating to a different edition of Windows, see Windows 10 edition upgrade. Migrating from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition of the same release is also supported. This includes upgrading from one release of Windows 10 to later release of Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or a later operating system. This topic provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10.
