Updating In Place Windows to Current Version

Issue/Question

Windows 10 needs new version installed.

Windows 1511, 1709, 1909, 2004, 21H1 etc old versions

Update Windows 10 to 21H2 or latest version

Environment

  • Windows 10
  • PC

Cause

Computer updates do not currently update the version of Windows 10. Some software requires a base level that might be higher that what is installed

Resolution

  1. Log into the computer with administrator credentials
    Note: If you are not able to do this please contact the Service Desk for assistance
  2. Download software:
  3. Run Installer and follow the prompts
  4. It will download, verify, install, reboot a few times
  5. Log into the computer and do a quick test

Details

Article ID: 4575
Created
Fri 1/31/20 10:26 AM
Modified
Tue 11/14/23 9:55 AM
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