Windows 11 24H2 Installation

Purpose

Designed to upgrade Windows 10 and 11 systems to 24H2. It can be used to:

• Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11
• Install Windows 11 feature updates

Notes:

• Enabling the client-level EDF Enable Windows 11 Installation enables Windows 11 24H2 installation for Windows 10 machines of the client.
• Enabling the client-level EDF Enable Windows 11 Feature Update enables Windows 11 24H2 installation for Windows 11 machines of the client.
• Windows 11 Compatibility Audit solution should be enabled for Windows 11 as well.
• Windows 10 ESU Licensing and Auditing should only be enabled if partner wants to explicitly exclude the ESU licensed Windows 10 computers from upgrade.

Key Components:

1. Script : Windows 11 Installer:

   • Used to install Windows 11 24H2 on compatible Windows 10 and 11 machines.
   • It can be used manually to install 25H2 as well.
   • It can also be executed manually as a standalone script with no limits on the number of executions.

2. Internal Monitor : Install Windows 11 24H2 - 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-December-2025

• Windows 11 Installer script is updated to install 24H2 and 25H2.
• Install Windows 11 24H2 - Compatible Machines monitor set is updated to exclude ESU licensed machines.
• A new client-level EDF Windows 11 - Machines per Night is added to control the number of machines to upgrade per night for the client.

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 and 11 machines for Windows 11 24H2 installation.
Solution - Windows 10 ESU Licensing and Auditing	Solution	Audits Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) license status across Windows 10 22H2 machines.
Windows 11 Installer	Script	Installs Windows 11 24H2. The script can be used manually to install 25H2 as well.
Install Windows 11 24H2 - 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 24H2 - 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 24H2 - 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 (Windows 10 upgrades).
Enable Windows 11 Feature Update	Check-Box	Client	Default	Enables automation for the client (Windows 11 version updates).
Exclude Windows 11 Installation	Check-Box	Location	Exclusions	Exclude location from the automation.
Exclude Windows 11 Installation	Check-Box	Computer	Exclusions	Exclude specific computer from the automation.
Windows 11 Installation Attempts	Text	Computer	Default	A non-editable EDF, updated by the installer script to track failure counts.
ESU Detection	Text	Computer	Default	Stores ESU status (e.g., 'ESU Activated'). Used to exclude paying ESU machines.
Windows 11 - Machines per Night	Text	Client	Default	Defines the daily batch limit for the client. If blank, defaults to 5.