Updated the Windows 10 upgrade editions table to include all the missing editions and upgrade paths, add info about the new editions we support, and all the upgrade methods each upgrade path supports. Also updated the deployment change history for the RS3 release.
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| --- | ---- |
| [Reset devices with Windows Automatic Redeployment](windows-automatic-redeployment.md) | New. Learn how you can use this new feature to quickly reset student PCs from the lock screen and apply original settings and management enrollment (Azure Active Directory and device management) so the devices are ready to use and returned to a fully configured or known IT-approved state. |
| [Test Windows 10 S on existing Windows 10 education devices](test-windows10s-for-edu.md) | Updated the *Go back to your previous edition of Windows 10* section with new information on how to work around cases where Win32 apps are blocked after switching from Windows 10 S back to your previous Windows edition. |
| [Take a Test app technical reference](take-a-test-app-technical.md) | Updated. Starting with Windows 10, version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), assessments can now run in permissive mode. This mode enables students who need access to other apps, like accessibility tools, to use the apps. |
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- Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Alt+F4 (Take a Test will restart if the student is using a dedicated test account)
## Permissive mode
Starting with Windows 10, version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), assessments can now run in permissive mode. This mode enables students who need access to other apps, like accessibility tools, to use the apps.
When permissive mode is triggered in lockdown mode, Take a Test transitions from lockdown mode to running windows mode on the user's desktop. The student can then run allowed apps during the test.
When running tests in this mode, keep the following in mind:
- Permissive mode is not supported in kiosk mode (dedicated test account).
- Permissive mode can be triggered from the web app running within Take a Test. Alternatively, you can create a link or shortcut without "#enforcelockdown" and it will launch in permissive mode.
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You can enable this using a schema activation.
- **Configure Take a Test to run in permissive mode**
Starting with Windows 10, version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), assessments can now run in permissive mode. This mode enables students who need access to other apps, like accessibility tools, to use the apps. See [Permissive mode](take-a-test-app-technical.md#permissive-mode) for more info.
## How to exit Take a Test
To exit the Take a Test app at any time, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
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After reset, the device:
- Sets the region, language, and keyboard.
- Connects to Wi-Fi.
-Applies the provisioning package, if you created one, and replies this to the device. This includes re-installing any apps that are part of the provisioning package.
-If you provided a provisioning package when Windows Automatic Redeployment is triggered, the system will apply this new provisioning package. Otherwise, the system will re-apply the original provisioning package on the device.
- Is returned to a known good managed state, connected to Azure AD and MDM.
This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Deploy Windows 10](index.md) documentation for [Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile](/windows/windows-10).
## RELEASE: Windows 10, version 1709
| New or changed topic | Description |
|----------------------|-------------|
| [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md) | Updated the edition upgrade table to include all other Windows 10 editions previously not on the list and the supported upgrade methods for upgrade path. |
With Windows10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For a comprehensive list of all possible upgrade paths to Windows 10, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md).
The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition of Windows10 that is running on your computer. **Note**: The reboot requirement for upgrading from Pro to Enterprise was removed in version 1607.
The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition of Windows10 that is running on your computer. Note that the reboot requirement for upgrading from Pro to Enterprise was removed in version 1607.
 (X) = not supported</br>
| Purchasing a license from the Windows Store | | | | | | |
| Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store | | | | | | |
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| Edition upgrade | Using mobile device management (MDM) | Using a provisioning package | Using a command-line tool | Using Microsoft Store for Business or PC | Entering a product key manually | Purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store |
| **Pro > Pro for Advanced PCs** |  |  |  |  (MSfB) |  |  |
| **Pro > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  (MSfB) |  |  |
| **Pro > Enterprise** |  |  |  |  (version 1703 - PC), (version 1709 - MSfB) |  |  |
| **Pro for Advanced PCs > Pro Education** |  |  |  |  (MSfB) |  |  |
| **Mobile > Mobile Enterprise** |  | |  |  |  |  |
> [!NOTE]
> Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN edition. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN editions installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN editions using the same methods.
>**Note**: Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN edition. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN editions installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN editions using the same methods.
## Upgrade using mobile device management (MDM)
- To upgrade desktop editions of Windows10 using MDM, you'll need to enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690907).
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
## Upgrade by purchasing a license from the Windows Store
If you do not have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows10 through the Windows Store.
## Upgrade by purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store
If you do not have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows10 through the Microsoft Store.
**To upgrade through the Windows Store**
**To upgrade through the Microsoft Store**
1. From either the **Start** menu or the **Start** screen, type 'Activation' and click on the Activation shortcut.
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3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
**Note**<br>If you are a Windows10 Home N or Windows10 Home KN user and have trouble finding your applicable upgrade in the Windows Store, click [here](ms-windows-store://windowsupgrade/).
**Note**<br>If you are a Windows10 Home N or Windows10 Home KN user and have trouble finding your applicable upgrade in the Microsoft Store, click [here](ms-windows-store://windowsupgrade/).
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