Can't transfer digital license for Windows 10 Pro to new SSD

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My old SSD (Samsung 970) is failing. I installed a new SSD (Samsung 980, same capacity of 2TB) with a new copy of Windows 10. I used the 5x5 Windows activation key, but the new version of Windows is Home whereas I had purchased an installed the Pro version on the old SSD. I can still boot up the old OS (attached via USB container), so I verified the activation key. Control panel says Pro on the old drive, but Home on the new one. I keep reading about going to Settings / Update & Security / Activation / Troubleshoot, but the TROUBLESHOOT OPTION DOES NOT EXIST! I am up to date on all updates

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