Downgrading Windows 8 from Enterprise to Pro
Solution 1:
Yes it is; it just takes a little time (it is worth it)
- Open registry editor (run
regedit.exe
) and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE→SOFTWARE→Microsoft→Windows NT→CurrentVersion - Double click on
ProductName
and change to "Windows 8 Professional". - Double click
EditionID
and change to "Professional": - Now navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE→SOFTWARE→WOW6432Node→Microsoft→ Windows NT→ CurrentVersion
- Do the same as you did in steps 2 and 3.
- Close regedit (You don't have to restart your computer).
- Close and insert Windows 8 Pro CD and install.
Editor's note: Somebody who didn't have commenting privileges tried to edit this answer with the addendum "You do need the install files and a product key for Windows 8.1 Pro."
Solution 2:
No, you can not downgrade from enterprise to pro without re-installing windows. (also it would be a upgrade, as enterprise and pro are identical, except pro also has media center)
If you are trying to go from Enterprise Eval to something else here is some more information about it.