Windows 10 to Windows 11 Upgrade Process Using Windows Update for Business

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End User Technology (EUT) has come up with an upgrade process that allows end-users to upgrade their UMS Managed Workstations to Windows 11 using Windows Update for Business.

Instructions

General Information About the Upgrade Process

The upgrade process takes anywhere from one to two hours to install, and most of it is done behind the scenes -- meaning you can continue using your device while the upgrade is running. Once the upgrade finishes phase one of the process, you'll notice that Windows will ask you to Restart Now or Schedule a Restart. To complete the upgrade process, you'll need to restart the device at a time that's convenient for you. This will allow the upgrade process to finish and your device will return to the sign in screen as Windows 11.

If the upgrade fails for any reason, we have found through extensive testing that it fails safely, leaving your device in a fully functional state. We recommend attempting the upgrade again to rule out any network related outages or blimps. For those devices that continue to fail please submit a ticket for your campus ITSS group to assist you with the alternative upgrade method we have provided.

WARNING: If you perform this upgrade while remoted in to a device on campus, remote desktop will not be enabled by default after the upgrade is complete. It will re-enable automatically after a couple of hours.

How to Upgrade

Upgrading to Windows 11 is simple and easy to do. Please follow the instructions below.

  1. Begin by opening the Windows Settings panel by clicking on the start menu and typing "Settings." ​​​​​​ 
    Screenshot of the start menu settings search.
  2. Once opened, select Update & Security, then Windows Update on the left navigation panel. Click Check for Updates. Screenshot of Windows Settings window.Screenshot of Windows Update window.
  3. After your device has had time to synchronize with our system, you will see the upgrade available to install. Select Download and Install to begin.Screenshot showing the Windows 11 24H2 upgrade as available.
  4. Once installed, the device will ask you to restart now or schedule a restart. Screenshot showing the restart button.
  5. Once your device restarts, you will see a progress indication for the duration of the upgrade. This can take anywhere from 10-30 minutes.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions article for more information.

Environment

  • UMS Managed Workstations
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Upgrade Process

 

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