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For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). +With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For information about upgrading to Windows 10 from another version of Windows, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows10-upgrade-paths.md). The following table shows the methods you can use to upgrade editions of Windows 10. |Method |Home > Pro |Home > Education |Pro > Education |Pro > Enterprise |Ent > Education |Mobile > Mobile Enterprise | |-------|-----------|-----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------|--------| -| Using mobile device management (MDM) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) | -| Using a provisioning package |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) | -| Using a command-line tool |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) | -| Entering a product key manually |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) | -| Purchasing a license from the Windows Store |![supported](images/checkmark.png) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) |![unsupported](images/crossmark.png) | +| Using mobile device management (MDM) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) | +| Using a provisioning package |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) | +| Using a command-line tool |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) | +| Entering a product key manually |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) | +| Purchasing a license from the Windows Store |![supported](images/check_grn.png) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) |![unsupported](images/x_blk.png) | **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. diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f0e1c5cc88 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -0,0 +1,151 @@ +--- +title: Windows 10 upgrade paths (Windows 10) +description: You can upgrade to Windows 10 from a previous version of Windows, providing the upgrade path is supported. +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.sitesec: library +ms.pagetype: mobile +author: greg-lindsay +--- + +# Windows 10 upgrade paths +**Applies to** + +- Windows 10 +- Windows 10 Mobile + +The following table shows the available upgrade paths for Windows 10. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
      FromTo
Windows Vista
Windows Vista (all versions) X 
Windows 7
Windows 7 StarterWindows 10 Home
 Windows 7 Home Basic
 Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Pro
 Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Enterprise1Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 8/8.1
Windows Phone 8.0 X 
Windows Phone 8.1Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 8/8.1Windows 10 Home
Windows 8/8.1 Pro ProfessionalWindows 10 Pro
 Windows 8/8.1 Pro for Students
Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise1Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows RT X 
Windows 10
Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Education
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Education
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 Education
Windows 10 Education X 
Windows 10 MobileWindows 10 Mobile Enterprise
Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise X 
Windows 10 IoT X 
+ +**Upgrade notes**
The following restrictions are associated with the indicated upgrade paths. + + 1Upgrade of Windows 7/8/8.1 Enterprise to Windows 10 Enterprise is not available using the Windows Update free upgrade offer, expiring 7/29/2016. + +  + +  + + + + + From 5428dff4ade5da869b5f9f3696850810ef14dd32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:20:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 02/11] added to index --- windows/deploy/index.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/windows/deploy/index.md b/windows/deploy/index.md index c6b8e27ed1..d4254111b1 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/index.md +++ b/windows/deploy/index.md @@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Learn about deploying Windows 10 for IT professionals. |[Upgrade to Windows 10 with System Center Configuration Manager](upgrade-to-windows-10-with-system-center-configuraton-manager.md) |The simplest path to upgrade PCs currently running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 is through an in-place upgrade. You can use a System Center Configuration Manager task sequence to completely automate the process. | |[Configure a PXE server to load Windows PE](configure-a-pxe-server-to-load-windows-pe.md) |This guide describes how to configure a PXE server to load Windows PE by booting a client computer from the network. | |[Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md) |With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. | +|[Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md) |You can upgrade directly to Windows 10 from a previous operating system. | |[Deploy Windows To Go in your organization](deploy-windows-to-go.md) |This topic helps you to deploy Windows To Go in your organization. Before you begin deployment, make sure that you have reviewed the topics [Windows To Go: feature overview](../plan/windows-to-go-overview.md) and [Prepare your organization for Windows To Go](../plan/prepare-your-organization-for-windows-to-go.md) to ensure that you have the correct hardware and are prepared to complete the deployment. You can then use the steps in this topic to start your Windows To Go deployment. | |[Update Windows 10 images with provisioning packages](update-windows-10-images-with-provisioning-packages.md) |Use a provisioning package to apply settings, profiles, and file assets to a Windows 10 image. | |[Upgrade a Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile with Mobile Device Management](upgrade-windows-phone-8-1-to-10.md) |This topic describes how to upgrade eligible Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile. | From 77998e826b9afcb23951710dc5dd2a8b3805471d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:30:16 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 03/11] fixed link --- windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md index df7b532ff3..a5ec204a39 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ author: greg-lindsay - Windows 10 - Windows 10 Mobile -With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For information about upgrading to Windows 10 from another version of Windows, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows10-upgrade-paths.md). +With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For information about upgrading to Windows 10 from another version of Windows, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md). The following table shows the methods you can use to upgrade editions of Windows 10. From 994e2f2e6315f4eb02871a69db21b85bfcbaa6a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:30:31 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 04/11] completed new topic --- windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md | 4 +- windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 406 +++++++++++++++--- 2 files changed, 338 insertions(+), 72 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md index a5ec204a39..cbc6ee73c5 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md @@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ author: greg-lindsay - Windows 10 - Windows 10 Mobile -With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=690882). For information about upgrading to Windows 10 from another version of Windows, see [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md). +With Windows 10, you can quickly upgrade from one edition of Windows 10 to another, provided the upgrade path is supported. For information on what edition of Windows 10 is right for you, see [Compare Windows 10 Editions](http://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 you can use to upgrade editions of Windows 10. +The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition of Windows 10 that is running on your computer. |Method |Home > Pro |Home > Education |Pro > Education |Pro > Enterprise |Ent > Education |Mobile > Mobile Enterprise | |-------|-----------|-----------------|----------------|-----------------|----------------|--------| diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index f0e1c5cc88..b2ad80ac12 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -14,7 +14,339 @@ author: greg-lindsay - Windows 10 - Windows 10 Mobile -The following table shows the available upgrade paths for Windows 10. +## Available upgrade paths + +The following table provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. The table includes information about upgrading from an existing release of Windows 10 to a newer release of Windows 10. Migration from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition is also supported. For more information about methods used to upgrade the edition of Windows 10, see [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md). + +**Note**: Windows "N" and "KN" editions follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions are not the the same type (e.g. Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process. + +Some upgrade paths qualify for a free upgrade. For a list of upgrade paths that are available as part of the free upgrade offer, see [Free upgrade paths](## Free upgrade paths). + +✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
+D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
      Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro for EducationWindows 10 EducationWindows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 MobileWindows 10 Mobile Enterprise
Windows 7
Starter✔✔✔✔
Home Basic✔✔✔✔
Home Premium✔✔✔✔
ProfessionalD✔✔✔✔
UltimateD✔✔✔✔
Enterprise✔✔
Windows 8
(Core)✔✔✔✔
ProfessionalD✔✔✔✔
Professional WMCD✔✔✔✔
Enterprise✔✔
Embedded Industry✔
Windows RT
Windows Phone 8
Windows 8.1
(Core)✔✔✔✔
Connected✔✔✔✔
ProfessionalD✔✔✔✔
Professional StudentD✔✔✔✔
Professional WMCD✔✔✔✔
Enterprise✔✔
Embedded Industry✔
Windows RT
Windows Phone 8.1✔✔
Windows 10
Home✔✔✔✔
ProfessionalD✔✔✔✔
Education✔D
Enterprise✔✔
Mobile✔✔
Mobile Enterprise✔✔
+ +## Free upgrade paths + +Windows 10 is offered as a free upgrade for the first year after launch of Windows 10, with the following restrictions: +- The offer expires on July 29th, 2016. +- The offer applies to devices connected to the Internet with Windows Update enabled. +- Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro requires a computer running the Pro or Ultimate version of Windows 7/8/8.1. +- Windows Phone 8.0 users must update to Windows 8.1 before upgrading to Windows 10 Mobile1. +- Editions that are excluded from the free upgrade offer include: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.12. + +1The availability of Windows 10 Mobile for Windows 8.1 devices will vary by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors. For a list of eligible phones and important info about the upgrade and Windows 10 Mobile, see [Windows 10 specifications](http://windows.com/specsmobile) + +2Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise outside of this offer. Windows 10 is not supported on devices running the RT versions of Windows 8. + +For a list of frequently asked questions about the free upgrade to Windows 10, see [Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/upgrade-to-windows-10-faq) + +The following table summarizes the free upgrade paths to Windows 10. @@ -22,14 +354,6 @@ The following table shows the available upgrade paths for Windows 10. - - - - - - - - @@ -55,19 +379,9 @@ The following table shows the available upgrade paths for Windows 10. - - - - - - - - - - @@ -87,60 +401,12 @@ The following table shows the available upgrade paths for Windows 10. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +
From To
Windows Vista
Windows Vista (all versions) X 
Windows 7
  Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Enterprise1Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 8/8.1
Windows Phone 8.0 X 
Windows Phone 8.1  Windows 8/8.1 Pro for Students
Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise1Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows RT X 
Windows 10
Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Education
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Education
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 Education
Windows 10 Education X 
Windows 10 MobileWindows 10 Mobile Enterprise
Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise X 
Windows 10 IoT X 
-**Upgrade notes**
The following restrictions are associated with the indicated upgrade paths. - - 1Upgrade of Windows 7/8/8.1 Enterprise to Windows 10 Enterprise is not available using the Windows Update free upgrade offer, expiring 7/29/2016. +## Related Topics +[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](windows-10-deployment-scenarios.md)     From 7008893959cad3c13700fa4befc19e7ae7090f76 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:12:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 05/11] minor changes --- windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index b2ad80ac12..9d7dfadceb 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -14,13 +14,13 @@ author: greg-lindsay - Windows 10 - Windows 10 Mobile -## Available upgrade paths +## Upgrade paths -The following table provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. The table includes information about upgrading from an existing release of Windows 10 to a newer release of Windows 10. Migration from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition is also supported. For more information about methods used to upgrade the edition of Windows 10, see [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md). +This topic provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or a later operating system. This includes upgrading from one release of Windows 10 to later release of Windows 10. Migrating from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition of the same release is also supported. For more information about migrating to a different edition of Windows 10, see [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md). -**Note**: Windows "N" and "KN" editions follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions are not the the same type (e.g. Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process. +>**Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" editions follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions are not the the same type (e.g. Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process. -Some upgrade paths qualify for a free upgrade. For a list of upgrade paths that are available as part of the free upgrade offer, see [Free upgrade paths](## Free upgrade paths). +>**Free upgrade**: Some upgrade paths qualify for a free upgrade using Windows Update. For a list of upgrade paths that are available as part of the free upgrade offer, see [Free upgrade paths](#bkmk-free-table). ✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed. @@ -348,6 +348,8 @@ For a list of frequently asked questions about the free upgrade to Windows 10, s The following table summarizes the free upgrade paths to Windows 10. +## + From cd9c80d249a93a86b099e81cdc21eb8f40262b91 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:42:17 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 06/11] minor changes --- windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 18 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index 9d7dfadceb..78ee99dd11 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar - + @@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar - + @@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar - + @@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar - + @@ -333,6 +333,8 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar ## Free upgrade paths +## + Windows 10 is offered as a free upgrade for the first year after launch of Windows 10, with the following restrictions: - The offer expires on July 29th, 2016. - The offer applies to devices connected to the Internet with Windows Update enabled. @@ -340,16 +342,14 @@ Windows 10 is offered as a free upgrade for the first year after launch of Windo - Windows Phone 8.0 users must update to Windows 8.1 before upgrading to Windows 10 Mobile1. - Editions that are excluded from the free upgrade offer include: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.12. -1The availability of Windows 10 Mobile for Windows 8.1 devices will vary by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors. For a list of eligible phones and important info about the upgrade and Windows 10 Mobile, see [Windows 10 specifications](http://windows.com/specsmobile) +>1The availability of Windows 10 Mobile for Windows 8.1 devices will vary by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors. For a list of eligible phones and important info about the upgrade and Windows 10 Mobile, see [Windows 10 specifications](http://windows.com/specsmobile). -2Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise outside of this offer. Windows 10 is not supported on devices running the RT versions of Windows 8. +>2Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise outside of this offer. Windows 10 is not supported on devices running the RT versions of Windows 8. -For a list of frequently asked questions about the free upgrade to Windows 10, see [Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/upgrade-to-windows-10-faq) +For a list of frequently asked questions about the free upgrade to Windows 10, see [Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/upgrade-to-windows-10-faq). The following table summarizes the free upgrade paths to Windows 10. -## -
      Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise
Windows 7Windows 7
Starter
Windows 8Windows 8
(Core)
Windows 8.1Windows 8.1
(Core)✔
Windows 10Windows 10
Home
From ffb6082871c94285debfb273790af9464c9b962f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:47:40 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/11] minor changes --- windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index 78ee99dd11..9e1f79a8f7 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ author: greg-lindsay This topic provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or a later operating system. This includes upgrading from one release of Windows 10 to later release of Windows 10. Migrating from one edition of Windows 10 to a different edition of the same release is also supported. For more information about migrating to a different edition of Windows 10, see [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md). ->**Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" editions follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions are not the the same type (e.g. Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process. +>**Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" editions follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions are not the same type (e.g. Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process. >**Free upgrade**: Some upgrade paths qualify for a free upgrade using Windows Update. For a list of upgrade paths that are available as part of the free upgrade offer, see [Free upgrade paths](#bkmk-free-table). From 98a80482ec0e8e76906914131f28e674cb60266c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:57:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 08/11] minor changes --- windows/deploy/TOC.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/windows/deploy/TOC.md b/windows/deploy/TOC.md index ff58491fd1..a6d2e9d108 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/TOC.md +++ b/windows/deploy/TOC.md @@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ ## [Upgrade to Windows 10 with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](upgrade-to-windows-10-with-the-microsoft-deployment-toolkit.md) ## [Upgrade to Windows 10 with System Center Configuration Manager](upgrade-to-windows-10-with-system-center-configuraton-manager.md) ## [Configure a PXE server to load Windows PE](configure-a-pxe-server-to-load-windows-pe.md) +## [Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md) ## [Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md) ## [Deploy Windows To Go in your organization](deploy-windows-to-go.md) ## [Update Windows 10 images with provisioning packages](update-windows-10-images-with-provisioning-packages.md) From 634c2320443a0ea1e11fd9eee57d90fd3b3a001a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:20:41 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 09/11] minor changes --- windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index 9e1f79a8f7..0f2958d2a5 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -330,10 +330,8 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar
      ✔
- -## Free upgrade paths - ## +## Free upgrade paths Windows 10 is offered as a free upgrade for the first year after launch of Windows 10, with the following restrictions: - The offer expires on July 29th, 2016. From 3dc2cdc7bb7a7cb58686dd70e6eb3673a36595dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:20:40 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 10/11] fixes --- windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 7 ++++--- ...windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md | 14 +++++++------- 2 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index 0f2958d2a5..a4ad2dda59 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ This topic provides a summary of available upgrade paths to Windows 10. You can >**Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" editions follow the same upgrade paths shown below. If the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade editions are not the same type (e.g. Windows 8.1 Pro N to Windows 10 Pro), personal data will be kept but applications and settings will be removed during the upgrade process. ->**Free upgrade**: Some upgrade paths qualify for a free upgrade using Windows Update. For a list of upgrade paths that are available as part of the free upgrade offer, see [Free upgrade paths](#bkmk-free-table). +>**Free upgrade**: Some upgrade paths qualify for a free upgrade using Windows Update. For a list of upgrade paths that are available as part of the free upgrade offer, see [Free upgrade paths](#Free-upgrade-paths). ✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed. @@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar ✔ -## + ## Free upgrade paths Windows 10 is offered as a free upgrade for the first year after launch of Windows 10, with the following restrictions: @@ -406,7 +406,8 @@ The following table summarizes the free upgrade paths to Windows 10. ## Related Topics -[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](windows-10-deployment-scenarios.md) +[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](windows-10-deployment-scenarios.md)
+[Windows upgrade and migration considerations](windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md)     diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md b/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md index 7763b0502d..ae1843d86a 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md @@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ ms.sitesec: library author: greg-lindsay --- -# Windows Upgrade and Migration Considerations +# Windows upgrade and migration considerations Files and application settings can be migrated to new hardware running the Windows® operating system, or they can be maintained during an operating system upgrade on the same computer. This topic summarizes the Microsoft® tools you can use to move files and settings between installations in addition to special considerations for performing an upgrade or migration. -## Upgrade from a Previous Version of Windows +## Upgrade from a previous version of Windows You can upgrade from an earlier version of Windows, which means you can install the new version of Windows and retain your applications, files, and settings as they were in your previous version of Windows. If you decide to perform a custom installation of Windows instead of an upgrade, your applications and settings will not be maintained. Your personal files, and all Windows files and directories, will be moved to a Windows.old folder. You can access your data in the Windows.old folder after Windows Setup is complete. -## Migrate Files and Settings +## Migrate files and settings Migration tools are available to transfer settings from one computer that is running Windows to another. These tools transfer only the program settings, not the programs themselves. For more information about application compatibility, see the [Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=131349). @@ -29,13 +29,13 @@ With Windows Easy Transfer, files and settings can be transferred using a netwo ### Migrate with the User State Migration Tool You can use USMT to automate migration during large deployments of the Windows operating system. USMT uses configurable migration rule (.xml) files to control exactly which user accounts, user files, operating system settings, and application settings are migrated and how they are migrated. You can use USMT for both *side-by-side* migrations, where one piece of hardware is being replaced, or *wipe-and-load* (or *refresh*) migrations, when only the operating system is being upgraded. -## Upgrade and Migration Considerations +## Upgrade and migration monsiderations Whether you are upgrading or migrating to a new version of Windows, you must be aware of the following issues and considerations: -### Application Compatibility +### Application compatibility For more information about application compatibility in Windows, see the [Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=131349). -### Multilingual Windows Image Upgrades +### Multilingual Windows image upgrades When performing multilingual Windows upgrades, cross-language upgrades are not supported by USMT. If you are upgrading or migrating an operating system with multiple language packs installed, you can upgrade or migrate only to the system default user interface (UI) language. For example, if English is the default but you have a Spanish language pack installed, you can upgrade or migrate only to English. If you are using a single-language Windows image that matches the system default UI language of your multilingual operating system, the migration will work. However, all of the language packs will be removed, and you will have to reinstall them after the upgrade is completed. @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ If you are using a single-language Windows image that matches the system default ### Errorhandler.cmd When upgrading from an earlier version of Windows, if you intend to use Errorhandler.cmd, you must copy this file into the %WINDIR%\\Setup\\Scripts directory on the old installation. This makes sure that if there are errors during the down-level phase of Windows Setup, the commands in Errorhandler.cmd will run. -### Data Drive ACL Migration +### Data drive ACL migration During the configuration pass of Windows Setup, the root access control list (ACL) on drives formatted for NTFS that do not appear to have an operating system will be changed to the default Windows XP ACL format. The ACLs on these drives are changed to enable authenticated users to modify access on folders and files. Changing the ACLs may affect the performance of Windows Setup if the default Windows XP ACLs are applied to a partition with a large amount of data. Because of these performance concerns, you can change the following registry value to disable this feature: From 08542b0c390f5e9716f3a025fc63003b79237c7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:12:47 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 11/11] updated links --- windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 4 +--- .../deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md | 5 ++++- 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index a4ad2dda59..5ba3907e03 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -344,9 +344,7 @@ Windows 10 is offered as a free upgrade for the first year after launch of Windo >2Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise outside of this offer. Windows 10 is not supported on devices running the RT versions of Windows 8. -For a list of frequently asked questions about the free upgrade to Windows 10, see [Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/upgrade-to-windows-10-faq). - -The following table summarizes the free upgrade paths to Windows 10. +The following table summarizes the free upgrade paths to Windows 10. For a list of frequently asked questions about the free upgrade to Windows 10, see [Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/upgrade-to-windows-10-faq). diff --git a/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md b/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md index ae1843d86a..fc4c69a980 100644 --- a/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md +++ b/windows/deploy/windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md @@ -57,7 +57,10 @@ Value: "DDACLSys_Disabled" = 1 This feature is disabled if this registry key value exists and is configured to `1`. ## Related topics -- [User State Migration Tool (USMT) Overview Topics](usmt-topics.md) +[User State Migration Tool (USMT) Overview Topics](usmt-topics.md)
+[Windows 10 upgrade paths](windows-10-upgrade-paths.md)
+[Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md) +