Win 8.1 - Win 8.1 Pro. What lisence type I need?

Hi, Is it possible to update this device (Yoga 3 Pro) from Win 8.1 to Win 8.1 Pro with just giving it a new product key and then using normal Windows update? I suppose updating can be made by normal retail version, but then all Lenovo original software will be gone. So - is there any easy way to update it?

The activation method does not usually govern how to upgrade. If you get a Windows 8.1 Pro Retail key to upgrade, it doesn't matter if the OS is OEM, RETAIL, or some other version.
I upgraded my Yoga 3 Pro to Windows 8.1 Pro by using the "Add Features" feature:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/add-features-frequently-asked-questions
No data was lost, it simply enables more options behind the scenes.

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