On Sat, 2 Sep 2017 17:45:11 -0500, philo wrote:

On 09/02/2017 04:03 PM, (PeteCresswell) wrote:

Pro is becoming hard to find from reputable resellers and I see that
NewEgg as Home Premium available. (actually, they have Pro too, but
there's some issue with corruptin on the .ISO per customer reviews).

But you already have a working Pro installation, so presumably have an
uncorrupted installation source for it? Therefore all you need is a
valid key, and it won't matter if the installation source you purchase
is corrupted as long as the key that comes with it is valid.

I am wondering if there is a way to install Home Premium over top of my
existing Pro system without hosing the system... and then I could apply
the Premium productd key.

ISTR there is a program around that can reset the registry keys that
determine your installation. This would enable your Pro to become
Premium, for the purposes of validation. Think I have a link
somewhere ... yes, try this:
http://www.softpedia.com/dyn-postdow...437e/2a93e/4/1

You do not need to reinstall pro, all you need is a valid key.

Yes, as he's already been told multiple times before.

At any rate you cannot as you say install Home Premium over Pro

No, indeed, but he could try the downgrade tool ...
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