Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 with PowerShell (No Intune, SCCM, or MDT Needed!)
Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 quickly and easily using just PowerShell — no Intune, no SCCM required. This step-by-step guide walks you through running a simple PowerShell script that automates the upgrade process.
🔹 Automate the Windows 11 installation
🔹 Copy and launch setup.exe silently
🔹 Generate upgrade logs for troubleshooting
🔹 Perfect for IT admins, sysadmins, and power users
Whether you’re managing a single PC or preparing a lab environment, this method makes upgrading to Windows 11 straightforward without relying on enterprise deployment tools.
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Applies to:
✅ Windows 11
✅ Windows 10
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Preparation
2:26 Update Mounted Offline Image
4:02 Server Preparation
5:49 Manual Upgrade Run Through
7:33 Upgrade via a Local Scheduled Task
9:21 Create Scheduled Task GPO
11:37 Post Upgrade Check
12:15 Thank you for watching
12:38 Links
Glossary:
AD = Active Directory
CIM = Common Information Model
CU = Cumulative Update
DISM = Deployment Image Servicing and Management
DNS = Domain Name System
ESD = Electronic Software Download
EULA = End-User License Agreement
GPO = Group Policy Object
ISO = International Organization for Standardization
KB = Knowledge Base
LCU = Latest Cumulative Update
MDT = Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
MSU = Microsoft Update Standalone Installer package (.msu file)
OU = Organizational Unit
PAW = Privileged Access Workstation
PKI = Public Key Infrastructure
RDP = Remote Desktop Protocol
SCCM = System Center Configuration Manager
SPN = Service Principal Name
SSU = Servicing Stack Update (sometimes included in LCUs now)
TPM = Trusted Platform Module
UEFI = Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
WIM = Windows Imaging Format
WINGET = Windows Package Manager command-line tool
WMI = Windows Management Instrumentation
GitHub:
https://github.com/DariensTips
Commands:
See GitHub page here:
https://github.com/DariensTips/Upgrad...
Links:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/win...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dot...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/int...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pow...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/b...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...
Hashtags:
#Windows11 #PowerShell #SysAdmin #ITPro #WindowsUpgrade