Turns out that appropriate modifications to UpgradeMatrix.xml within install.wim let you do exactly what I wanted to do - enable the ability to UPGRADE from 7, 8, or 8.1 to 10 LTSC 2019. The ISO sure didn't let me, but I don't stop just because I hit a wall. Wait, what? No upgrade available for apps and data!Īfter a little digging, I learned that you could upgrade to LTSB 2015, and then upgrade from there, but I wanted to avoid that if possible.

I've leaned strongly toward the LTSB/LTSC build, and finally decided to take the plunge. Windows 8.1 isn't terrible with a Start Menu replacement, but the computer just wasn't running right.Īfter two weeks of 8.1, I was finally willing to step to 10. You can't do that in a single shot and keep your apps and data you have to go 7 to 8, then 8 to 8.1. With these in mind, along with the impending demise of Windows 7, I decided to upgrade to 8.1. We use Windows Enterprise editions in house, so all versions below are Enterprise builds.įorced updates 2x/year that break far too often, make the computer unusable, reset the system to installing inappropriate drivers, and kill compatibility with legacy software for no good reason with no warning, documentation, or work-arounds? NO! It's been deployed on a few computers for testing purposes, but haven't gone much further. I've been a hold-out on Windows 10 for a long time.

Let me preface this by saying that I don't like change for no apparent reason.

Upgrade windows 8.1 to 10