Upgrading from LTSC to 20H2?

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by Anakin9310, Apr 24, 2021.

  1. Anakin9310

    Anakin9310 MDL Novice

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    Is there a way to directly upgrade from LTSC 1809 to 20H2 without deleting all my files? Really would prefer to not reinstall windows. Thanks!
     
  2. onlyoneeon

    onlyoneeon MDL Novice

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    Not directly, just wait until the new release in a few months. 20H2 isn't worth it and no amount of stripping it will make it better than LTSC; it just crumbles.
     
  3. cbsvitzer

    cbsvitzer MDL Member

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    Run regedit and change these 2 keys to this

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion]
    EditionID: Professional
    ProductName: Windows 10 Pro

    Then you can start the upgrade to Pro right away
     
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    cbsvitzer MDL Member

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  5. ch100

    ch100 MDL Addicted

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    You can upgrade to Enterprise full version as far as I know, while keeping all your settings.
    LTSC is a cut down version of Enterprise after all.
    You could give it a go to install Pro on top of it, but do a backup first just in case it does not give you proper warning if it fails.
     
  6. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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