Tags: Intune, MEM, ModernEUC, UEM, Windows, Windows 10, Windows Autopilot
As opposed to previous versions of the Microsoft Operating System, where each edition came as a separate ISO, there is only one package for the latest Windows 10 OS that can be “unlocked” when activated to have the edition you need. (there are some restrictions/requirements based on licensing)
One of the most common questions I get when talking about Modern Device Management is how to upgrade the edition that comes with the device from Pro to Enterprise as part of the enrollment / provisioning process.
DeployingWindows 10 Enterprisein your organization can now be accomplished with no keys and no reboots.
Starting with Windows 10, version 1703 Windows 10 Pro supports the Subscription Activation feature, enabling users to “step-up” from Windows 10 Pro toWindows 10 Enterpriseautomatically if they are subscribed to Windows 10 Enterprise E3 or E5.
This has been available to enterprises since Windows 10 v1703, but now with v1903 is available in the Education edition as well.
To understand all of your options the helpful chart below can be found at Microsoft’s official documentation at Windows 10 edition upgrade
Windows 10 edition upgrade Using Intune
With Windows Autopilot / Intune can you apply settings and policies, set up BitLocker, install apps (including 32-bit MSI installers) and even change the Windows edition to Enterprise (if you have Windows Subscription Activation).
The following are the general steps that are needed to make this happen follow:
- First, create a Microsoft Intune configuration policy.
- In the Azure Portal navigate to Microsoft Intune -> Device Configuration -> Profiles. Click Create Profile
- Next, create a newWindows 10 and later profile, with a type of Win 10 Edition Upgrade.ClickSettings and select ClickEdition Upgrade
- In the field Edition to upgrade toselectWindows 10 Enterprise. In theProduct Keyfield type in the product key (i.e. MAK). Then clickOK
- the fieldEdition to upgrade toselectWindows 10 Enterprise. In theProduct Keyfield type in the product key (i.e. MAK). Then clickOK
- Next, clickAssignmentsin theAssign tomenu selectAll Users & Devices (or whatever your organization’s name is ) then click Save
More information and tecnical details can be found on the following posts:
Accomplished Information Technology services professional with over 25 years of experience performing technical pre-sales, solution selling, public speaking / presentations, consulting, project delivery and program management. Over the past few years, Jorge has focused on customers solutions in the areas of: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Workforce transformation, End-User-Computing (EUC) Lifecycle Management, Modern Device Management, and Cybersecurity.
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