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You can upgrade by entering a Pro license key in (no reinstall required).

No. Because it's a standalone .exe in a folder you choose, Windows Update will not touch it. However, a major feature update might change security permissions that affect its ability to read the SAM database.

When users search for a download, they are typically looking for one of two things:

Run the tool. It will immediately display all local users and groups on your system. You can now right-click to create a new user or add an existing user to the Administrators group.