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You're right, it's safer to avoid SYSTEM context and just trigger a script after user login if needed. Personally, I don't think installers should run under SYSTEM at all. I don't really see the point. In larger environments, apps are baked into the image or deployed with tools like Autopilot...

I don’t get why anyone would try to install apps during setup in SYSTEM context. If you really want them pre-installed, just put them in the .wim. If not, winget after login is way simpler.

PowerShell script uses return after each install, which stops the script from continuing. Also, if you're getting an "OK" prompt, the silent install parameters you're using might not be working correctly for that installer. Honestly, this method isn't ideal. You're manually hunting for .exe...

Thanks for the suggestion! This is now implemented. I also improved the overall UI and UX and modularized the code for easier maintenance and future feature additions.

this script is designed to bypass hardware checks specifically for Windows Update. When running setup from a Windows 11 ISO, it performs its own internal compatibility checks. I might add an option in the future to download the ISO and run a fully automated upgrade with all checks bypassed...

Yeah, everything looks fine. Kinda feels like it could be something with the domain or group policies, folder permissions, or redirections. Hard to say for sure. Logs show repeated 0x800703ee errors when trying to load resources, and the CSIDL_PRINTHOOD issue keeps popping up. Normally...

The logs show failures points to missing or incorrect registry entries related to known folders. Since the same issue occurs on identical domain joined machines, the most likely cause is an improper migration of user profiles. Profwiz tool may have failed to correctly map profile folders. You...

Bypassing that prompt is tricky because it's part of the Windows Update upgrade process. It likely pulls data from compatibility checks built into the setup process. If I were setting up this kind of process, I would use a network-hosted ISO and update from there. This avoids waiting for the...

Thanks! I don’t think Microsoft will ever fully block these workarounds—if they were going to, they probably would have done it already. It’s already tricky enough for most regular users. The methods might change over time, but I’ll keep my script updated as needed

Just updated the script! A few improvements based on feedback: Removed unnecessary registry entries that weren’t needed for Windows Update upgrades. Added an interactive menu to set, customize, or remove the Windows Update target release. Let me know if you run into any issues or have more...

This method works but takes a different approach than mine. My script focuses on simplicity, just one command to enable the latest version upgrade through Windows Update

Thanks for the information! I knew that these keys didn’t directly affect Windows Update, but I wasn’t completely sure about their impact when using setup.exe, so I decided to include them just in case. The BypassCPUCheck value is a leftover from when the LabConfig registry modifications first...

Yes, this is my alt account. My main GitHub account is mostly work-related, and I didn’t want to mix this project with it, so I created a new account. I might post more similar projects in the future Yes, goo point! I've added this to the README. However, this does not affect execution when...

I created this PowerShell script at work to make my life easier by bypassing Windows 11 system requirements, allowing Windows 10 to upgrade via Windows Update to the latest Windows 11 version. It also works for upgrading an unsupported Windows 11 system to a newer version. I've tested this on...