From e3ea6ac828516e74628979afe9e994fc03e9040d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Lindsay Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:35:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Merged PR 5837: Added upgrade support info for LTSC Added upgrade support info for LTSC Also trimmed the table for better display --- .../upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md | 37 +++++++------ .../upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md | 55 +++++++++++++++++-- 2 files changed, 69 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md b/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md index 359c1cb9bc..b139ec0d0a 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md +++ b/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-edition-upgrades.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high ms.sitesec: library ms.pagetype: mobile author: greg-lindsay -ms.date: 01/18/2018 +ms.date: 02/9/2018 --- # Windows 10 edition upgrade @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ ms.date: 01/18/2018 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](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 Windows 10 that is running on your computer. Note that 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 Windows 10 that is running on your computer. **Note**: The reboot requirement for upgrading from Pro to Enterprise was removed in version 1607. ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) (X) = not supported
![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) (green checkmark) = supported, reboot required
@@ -46,25 +46,28 @@ X = unsupported
| **Home > Pro for Workstations** | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | | **Home > Pro Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | | **Home > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **S > Pro** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | -| **S > Pro for Workstations** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | -| **S > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **S > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) (MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **S > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1703 - PC), (version 1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Pro > Pro for Workstations** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | -| **Pro > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Pro > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)) (MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Pro > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1703 - PC), (version 1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Pro for Workstations > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)) (MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Pro for Workstations > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) (version 1703 - PC), (version 1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Pro Education > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)) (MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | -| **Enterprise > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)) (MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **S > Pro** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | +| **S > Pro for Workstations** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | +| **S > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **S > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **S > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1703 - PC)
(1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1709) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro > Pro for Workstations** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | +| **Pro > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1703 - PC)
(1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro for Workstations > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro for Workstations > Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(1703 - PC)
(1709 - MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro Education > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Enterprise > Education** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Enterprise LTSC > Enterprise** | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, reboot required](../images/check_grn.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | +| **Pro for Workstations > Pro Education** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png)
(MSfB) | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | | **Mobile > Mobile Enterprise** | ![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) |![supported, no reboot](../images/check_blu.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | ![not supported](../images/x_blk.png) | > [!NOTE] > 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. - +>
+>
Due to [naming changes](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#naming-changes) the term LTSB might still be displayed in some products. This name will change to LTSC with subsequent feature updates. ## Upgrade using mobile device management (MDM) - To upgrade desktop editions of Windows 10 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). diff --git a/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md b/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md index 4ac4288fcb..f3fa9fd3a5 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md +++ b/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths.md @@ -20,14 +20,16 @@ ms.date: 01/18/2018 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 10 LTSB**: The upgrade paths displayed below do not apply to Windows 10 LTSB. In-place upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 LTSB is not supported. (Note that Windows 10 LTSB 2015 did not block this upgrade path. This was corrected in the Windows 10 LTSB 2016 release, which will now only allow data-only and clean install options.) +>**Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB**: Due to [naming changes](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#naming-changes), product versions that display Windows 10 LTSB will be replaced with Windows 10 LTSC in subsequent feature updates. The term LTSC is used here to refer to all long term servicing versions. + +>In-place upgrade from Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 semi-annual channel to Windows 10 LTSC is not supported. **Note**: Windows 10 LTSC 2015 did not block this upgrade path. This was corrected in the Windows 10 LTSC 2016 release, which will now only allow data-only and clean install options. You can upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 10 semi-annual channel, provided that you upgrade to the same or a newer build version. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB can be upgraded to Windows 10 Enterprise version 1607 or later. >**Windows N/KN**: Windows "N" and "KN" SKUs 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. ✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed. - +
@@ -36,6 +38,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -51,6 +54,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -61,6 +65,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -71,6 +76,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -81,6 +87,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -91,6 +98,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -101,6 +109,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -114,6 +123,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -124,6 +134,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -134,6 +145,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -144,6 +156,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -154,6 +167,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -164,6 +178,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -174,6 +189,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -187,6 +203,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -197,6 +214,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -207,6 +225,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -217,6 +236,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -227,6 +247,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -237,6 +258,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -247,6 +269,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -257,6 +280,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -265,11 +289,12 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + - + @@ -280,6 +305,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -290,6 +316,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -300,6 +327,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -310,6 +338,18 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -318,6 +358,7 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar + @@ -328,16 +369,18 @@ D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings ar +
       Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Education Windows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 Enterprise LTSC Windows 10 Mobile Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise
Home Basic
Home Premium
Professional✔
Ultimate✔
Enterprise✔
Windows 8
Professional✔
Professional WMC✔
Enterprise✔
Embedded Industry✔
Windows RT
Windows Phone 8
Windows 8.1
Connected
Professional✔
Professional Student✔
Professional WMC✔
Enterprise✔
Embedded Industry✔
Windows RT
Windows Phone 8.1 ✔
Windows 10Windows 10
Home
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EducationD
Enterprise✔
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Mobile ✔ ✔
D ✔
+ ## Related Topics -[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](../windows-10-deployment-scenarios.md)
-[Windows upgrade and migration considerations](windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md) -  +[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](../windows-10-deployment-scenarios.md)
+[Windows upgrade and migration considerations](windows-upgrade-and-migration-considerations.md)
+[Windows 10 edition upgrade](windows-10-edition-upgrades.md)