From 48efeec7c85f226ce1602bf923f5760182c93676 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:33:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Content freshness 2023-09 7 --- .../upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades.md | 31 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades.md b/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades.md index a1f7138cd6..b7a006bcd0 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades.md +++ b/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-edition-upgrades.md @@ -55,40 +55,45 @@ The following table shows the methods and paths available to change the edition - Yes = supported, no reboot required. - ❌ = not supported. - MDM = Modern device management. +- Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN SKU. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN SKUs installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN SKUs using the same methods. > [!NOTE] > > Edition upgrades via Microsoft Store for Business is no longer available with the [retirement of Microsoft Store for Business](/announcements/microsoft-store-for-business-education-retiring). -> [!NOTE] +> [!TIP] > -> - For information about upgrade paths in Windows 10 in S mode (for Pro or Education), check out [Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise in S mode](../windows-10-pro-in-s-mode.md) -> - Each desktop edition in the table also has an N and KN SKU. These editions have had media-related functionality removed. Devices with N or KN SKUs installed can be upgraded to corresponding N or KN SKUs using the same methods. +> For information on upgrading editions of Windows using Microsoft Intune, including switching out of S mode, please see [Upgrade Windows 10/11 editions or switch out of S mode on devices using Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/configuration/edition-upgrade-configure-windows-10). -## Upgrade using mobile device management (MDM) +## Upgrade using modern device management (MDM) -- To upgrade desktop editions of Windows 10 using MDM, enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp). +- To upgrade desktop editions of Windows using MDM, enter the product key for the upgraded edition in the **UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** policy setting of the **WindowsLicensing** CSP. For more info, see [WindowsLicensing CSP](/windows/client-management/mdm/windowslicensing-csp). ## Upgrade using a provisioning package -Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package to upgrade a desktop edition. To get started, [install Windows Configuration Designer from the Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9nblggh4tx22). +Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package to upgrade a desktop edition of Windows. Windows Configuration Designer is available as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) or as a stand-alone Microsoft Store app. Download the Windows Configuration Designer from one of the following locations: + +- [Download and install the Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install) - When installing the ADK, make sure to select **Configuration Designer**. After installation, Windows Configuration Designer can be found in the Start Menu under **Windows Kits** > **Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer**. +- [Windows Configuration Designer](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-configuration-designer/9NBLGGH4TX22) - Microsoft Store app. After installation, Windows Configuration Designer can be found in the Start menu as **Windows Configuration Designer**. + > [!div class="nextstepaction"] + > [Download Windows Configuration Designer from the Microsoft Store](ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NBLGGH4TX22) - To create a provisioning package for upgrading desktop editions of Windows 10, go to **Runtime settings > EditionUpgrade > UpgradeEditionWithProductKey** in the **Available customizations** panel in Windows ICD and enter the product key for the upgraded edition. For more info about Windows Configuration Designer, see the following articles: -- [Create a provisioning package for Windows 10](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package) +- [Create a provisioning package](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-create-package) - [Apply a provisioning package](/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-apply-package) ## Upgrade using a command-line tool -You can run the `changepk.exe` command-line tool to upgrade devices to a supported edition of Windows 10: +You can run the `changepk.exe` command-line tool to upgrade devices to a supported edition of Windows: ```cmd changepk.exe /ProductKey ` ``` -You can also upgrade using `slmgr.vbs` and a [KMS client setup key](/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys). For example, the following command upgrades to Windows 10 Enterprise. +You can also upgrade using `slmgr.vbs` and a [KMS client setup key](/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys). For example: ```cmd cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk @@ -108,7 +113,7 @@ If you're upgrading only a few devices, you may want to enter a product key for ## Upgrade by purchasing a license from the Microsoft Store -If you don't have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store. To upgrade through the Microsoft Store: +If you don't have a product key, you can upgrade your edition of Windows through the Microsoft Store. To upgrade through the Microsoft Store: 1. From either the **Start** menu or the **Start** screen, type 'Activation' and select on the Activation shortcut. @@ -162,6 +167,6 @@ The table may not represent more complex scenarios. For example, you can perform ## Related articles -[Windows 10 upgrade paths](./windows-10-upgrade-paths.md)
-[Windows 10 volume license media](../windows-10-media.md)
-[Windows 10 Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation) +- [Windows 10 upgrade paths](./windows-10-upgrade-paths.md) +- [Windows 10 volume license media](../windows-10-media.md) +- cd win[Windows 10 Subscription Activation](/windows/deployment/windows-10-enterprise-subscription-activation)