Windows 11 Installation

Purpose

This solution is designed to automate the upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, addressing the end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 in October 2025.

Key Components:

1. Script : Windows 11 Installer:

   • Used to install Windows 11 on compatible Windows 10 machines.
   • It can also be executed manually as a standalone script with no limits on the number of executions.

2. Internal Monitor : Install Windows 11 - Compatible Machines:

   • Configured to automatically execute Windows 11 Installer script on compatible Windows 10 machines.
   • Runs during off-hours (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM) to prevent disruptions during working hours, as the installation process involves forced computer reboots.
   • For machines where the script fails during the initial execution, it will retry once per week, up to a maximum of three attempts per machine.

3. Dataview : Windows 11 Installation Audit [Compatible Machines]:

   • Provides an overview of the automation process, enabling administrators to track the progress and status of the upgrade across all machines.

Update Notice: 08-April-2025

The following scripts have been incorporated into the solution:

• Windows 11 Upgrade Failure [Ticket]
• Install Windows 11 Feature Update [Beta, Reboot]

Associated Content

Content	Type	Function
Solution - Windows 11 Compatibility Audit	Solution	Determine the compatibility of Windows 10 machines for the Windows 11 installation.
Windows 11 Installer	Script	Executes windows-upgrader.exe on Windows 10.
Install Windows 11 - Compatible Machines	Internal Monitor	Executes Windows 11 Installer script on compatible Windows 10 machines.
Dataview - Windows 11 Installation Audit [Compatible Machines]	Dataview	Displays the outcome of automation.
△ Custom - Install Windows 11 - Compatible Machines	Alert Template	Executes the script detected by the internal monitor.

Additional Content

Content	Type	Function
Windows 11 Upgrade Failure [Ticket]	Script	Generates a ticket for the erroneous machines
Install Windows 11 Feature Update [Beta, Reboot]	Script	Workaround script for erroneous machines

Implementation

1. Implement the Windows 11 Compatibility Audit solution as instructed in this document.

2. Import the following content using the ProSync Plugin:

   • Script : Windows 11 Installer
   • Script: Windows 11 Upgrade Failure [Ticket]
   • Script: Install Windows 11 Feature Update [Beta, Reboot]
   • Internal Monitor : Install Windows 11 - Compatible Machines
   • Dataview : Windows 11 Installation Audit [Compatible Machines]
   • Alert Template: △ Custom - Install Windows 11 - Compatible Machines

3. Reload the system cache:
   

4. Configure the solution as outlined below:

   • Navigate to Automation --> Monitors within the CWA Control Center and setup the following:
     • Internal Monitor : Install Windows 11 - Compatible Machines
       • Alert Template: △ Custom - Install Windows 11 - Compatible Machines
       • Right-click and Run Now to start the monitor

5. Schedule the Script: Windows 11 Upgrade Failure [Ticket] script to run once per day.
   Note: This script should only be scheduled after obtaining partner confirmation, as it generates tickets and may produce significant noise.

EDF

Name	Type	Level	Section	Description
Enable Windows 11 Installation	Check-Box	Client	Default	Enables automation for the client.
Exclude Windows 11 Installation	Check-Box	Location	Exclusions	Exclude location from the automation.
Exclude Windows 11 Installation	Check-Box	Computer	Exclusions	Exclude location from the computer.
Windows 11 Installation Attempts	Text	Computer	Default	A non-editable EDF, updated by Script : Windows 11 Installer to keep track of the number of scripts run.