Handle Windows Home Edition on Domain-Joined Computer

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thread_id: spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/KONaNrIRDfo · 5 msgs · first 2025-01-15 · participants: Tech ATech BTech C

Tech A 2025-01-15 18:15

Hey guys, I have a new computer from Shine Dental Group. That computer has Windows HOME edition. I do see that the computers are joined to the domain, should I skip that and install the software that they are asking for or what should I do?

Tech B 2025-01-15 18:16

@Joseph Caiazzo

Tech C 2025-01-15 18:17

they need to pay for the pro upgrade

Tech A 2025-01-15 18:19

Do we sell them the license or should I tell them to get it by themselves?

Tech C 2025-01-15 18:19

we'll charge them

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title: "Handle Windows Home Edition on Domain-Joined Computer"
category: accounts-and-access
tags: ["domain-join", "license-management"]
source_thread_id: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/KONaNrIRDfo"
source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T15:02:04"
participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B", "Tech C"]
---

# Handle Windows Home Edition on Domain-Joined Computer

## Problem
A new computer from a client office was found to have Windows Home edition but appeared to be joined to the domain. Windows Home edition does not support domain joining, creating a configuration conflict that needs to be resolved before installing practice management software.

## Resolution
1. Verify the computer's actual domain status and Windows edition
2. Inform the client that Windows Pro is required for domain functionality
3. Charge the client for the Windows Pro upgrade license
4. Upgrade the system to Windows Pro before proceeding with software installation

The client must pay for the Pro upgrade license rather than obtaining it independently.

## References
- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/KONaNrIRDfo`

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