Parallels downloaded Windows 11 Pro but I have purchased Windows 11 Home key. How to downgrade?

Discussion in 'Licensing and Activation' started by RickR13, May 26, 2025.

  1. RickR13

    RickR13 Bit poster

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    Hi All.
    New to Parallels and haven't used Windows since 2008.
    Downloaded and installed Parallels Desktop on my new 13" M4 Macbook Air.
    During that process it downloaded what I thought was Windows 11 Home.
    Following the prompts I purchased a product key for Windows 11 Home from Microsoft. I'm only looking for the cheapest option in both Parallels and Windows.
    Product Key wouldn't activate Windows. Microsoft says that's because I have Windows 11 Pro installed so need to downgrade to Home.
    Is there an easy way to do that?
    I've logged a request with Parallels Support but noticed this forum so thought I would join.
    Many thanks.
    Louis
     

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