Windows 7 Home install using Pro key

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Hi,

I recently had my SSD fail and die on me and I am going to reinstall Windows 7 then do the free upgrade to Windows 10 (again).
I have a Windows 7 Pro key but would prefer to install the Home Edition as I don't require the extra features and don't want to use up any extra hardware resources.
Is this possible to do or would I need to purchase an extra Home Edition key?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 10 x64
The short answer is no. You have to use the version that the key is for. There are very few extra resources used with the Pro version (actually just software) and if that is an issue, your system should not really be upgraded to Win 10.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Own Build
OS
Windows 10 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Intel CPU Graphics
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell S2719dgf
Screen Resolution
2560X1440
Hard Drives
1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Pro
500GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Insider
2 TB drive for backup
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
100 MB/sec (Cable)
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Other Info
Cakewalk (Sonar) by BandLab and Studio One 4.1 Pro recording studio software. MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface, Frontier Tranzport wireless control unit, Behringer X-Touch Control Surface.
Five USB connected optical drives for CD Audio production using Nero BurningROM
Thanks for the speedy reply.
I'll just continue with the Win 7 Pro edition then and then once Win 10 is installed I'll simply disable the unused applications / services.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 10 x64
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