What is the Windows N edition?
The "N" editions of Windows 10 essentially contain the same features as the standard versions, but without media-related technologies.
This includes in particular:
- no Windows Media Player
- no pre-installed media apps (e.g., Music, Video, Voice Recorder)
- no Skype
Switching to the normal Windows version
If you want to switch to Windows 10 Pro, a custom reinstall is required.
In this case:
- All programs and applications will be removed
- Personal data will be stored in the folder C:\Windows.old\Users<YourUsername>
- A valid Windows 10 Pro license is required for activation
Note
The switch from an N version to the desired standard version is only reliably and completely possible through a reinstallation.
Instructions
A detailed installation guide can be found here:
How to install Windows 10