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How to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise using MDT
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Since Microsoftno longer supportsWindows 7, users are now forced to migrate to either migrate toWindows 10or remain withWindows 7and stay exposed.
Those that belong to business environments can also opt to go for theWindows 7Extended Supportfor Business, although this is just a temporary and expensive solution.
Thus, the only viable option left is to upgrade toWindows 10. The only problem is that there are plenty of upgrade processes available.
Of course, the simplest method would be to perform an in-place upgrade, where you basically installWindows 10on top ofWindows 7and have all of your data transferred from the old OS to the new one.
It admins working for large companies can make this process even simpler if you use a Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013 Update 2 task sequence to completely automate the process.
The idea of taking an already simple upgrade method and making it even simpler is extremely alluring. That is why we’ve created a step-by-step guide on how you can upgrade your PC toWindows 10using a Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
How do I upgrade to Windows 10 using a MDT?
For starters, you will need to use 3 different machines to perform this task:
1. Create the production deployment share
In order to test out whether this worked, use the File Explorer to verify that you can access the\WS\MDTProduction$share
2. Add Windows 10 Enterprise
3. Create a task sequence for the upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise
4. Perform the actual Windows 10 upgrade
These steps will need to be performed on the Windows 7 PC:
After the task sequence completes, the computer will be fully upgraded to Windows 10.
Conclusion
While the initial sequence setup process may take a while, it will all be automated and any Windows 7 PC will then be updated without further issue.
Do you think using an MDT is an efficient way to upgrade PCs to Windows 10 Enterprise? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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