Could not activate Windows 10 upgrade from Pro to Enterprise using Office 365 E3 license

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Our Setup:

  • Windows 10 Pro 1803 local AD joined.

  • Local domain synced with Azure AD \ Office 365.

  • Users have Office 365 E3 licenses.

We have Office 365 E3 licenses, which include Windows 10 Enterprise. I have tried to upgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Enterprise edition using these steps:

https://aadguide.azurewebsites.net/aadjoin/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses

Some Troubleshooting :

  1. dsregcmd /status shows AzureAdJoined status is YES; also this desktop is showing in Azure AD Portal.

  2. Could not find any Task Scheduler
    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/enroll-a-windows-10-device-automatically-using-group-policy#task-scheduler-app

Tried troubleshooting steps as per following URLs, but still could not find any clue:

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/78afe9a3-3449-4efb-bf20-e3ad5f2b32a2/windows-10-e3-csp-activation-with-hybird-azure-ad-join?forum=win10itprosetup

Best Answer

@TomTom is correct here. Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility subscriptions do not include Windows licensing.

Windows Enterprise is included with the following subscriptions:

  • Windows Enterprise E3
  • Windows Enterprise E5
  • Microsoft 365 E3
  • Microsoft 365 E5

You can also purchase the license through traditional volume licensing channels as well. With the Subscription model, you also receive access to Windows Defender Advance Threat Protection.

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