How do I upgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11

I have finally managed to set up the security requirements for Windows 11, I pass the Health Check but Windows 11 isn't available to install. How do i get the install to run? I'd prefer the upgrade/update process to be automatic from Microsoft, as I have already registered Windows 10 pro and expect (hope) that it will remove any licensing issues.

You can always use Windows 11 assistant tool to upgrade to Windows 11.

Also, for 'future-proofing' I like to use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool to write an 8GB or larger USB Thumb drive which is bootable. This is the current version of Win11:



As for Activation, it should remain, if Win10 original install was Pro or Home the Upgrade will be the same.

Here you go. Links to download the iso and instructions how to do it.

Thanks for the advice. I downloaded the media creation tool and put it on a USB. I started the installation process and left the computer while it performed it's magic. When i returned I was met by my BIOS screen and a message saying "The installation failed in the "SAFE_OS phase with an error during BOOT operation. Error Codes 0xC1900101 - 0x20017" I did a bit of checking and found that this may be due to a Driver error. I ran my driver update app and it returned no drivers requiring updates. I've ran the Health check again and I still meet all the criteria to install Windows 11. Where do I go from here?

Online driver updater software is not without risks, however. Some online driver updater software may be unreliable, outdated, or even malicious. They may contain malware, spyware, or adware that can infect your clients' computers and compromise their security and privacy.

You might see if the upgrade failure logfiles will steer you to the problem. They are in MS speak but can be helpful in providing more info.
It depends at which point the failure occurs as to which logfiles are created.

If no error message occurs, the following log files are created when an upgrade fails during installation before the computer restarts for the second time. You have to look at these logs to get an idea of what's causing the failure.

• C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\panther\setupact.log
• C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\panther\miglog.xml
• C:\Windows\setupapi.log
• [Windows 10:] C:\Windows\Logs\MoSetup\BlueBox.log
• C:\Windows\inf\setupapi.app.log
• C:\Windows\inf\setupapi.dev.log
• C:\Windows\panther\PreGatherPnPList.log
• C:\Windows\panther\PostApplyPnPList.log
• C:\Windows\memory.dmp

The following log files are created when an upgrade fails, and then you restore the desktop:

• C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\panther\setupact.log
• C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\panther\miglog.xml
• C:\$Windows.~BT\sources\panther\setupapi\setupapi.dev.log
• C:\$Windows.~BT\sources\panther\setupapi\setupapi.app.log
• C:\Windows\memory.dmp

The following log files are created when an upgrade fails, and the installation rollback is initiated:

• C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Rollback\setupact.log
• C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Rollback\setupact.err

I agree it points to a driver. Possibly the logfile with say which one. Here's MS article on how to decifer the logfiles, again in MS technical speak, but maybe it can be of help. Log files and resolving upgrade errors

If you are unable to make any sense of the logfile, The only other thing I can suggest for you to do is use the V2 log collector instructions found in the following link to gather the necessary logs, put them all in a folder and zip the folder. Upload the zipped folder to any cloud provider and post a shared link here. Maybe @zbook can provide asistance. BSOD - Posting Instructions

You are definitely not alone in your misery. There seems to be no rhyme or clear reason for why so many are having issues. 24h2 upgrade failed for me as well...multiple times. Since mine rolled back, I found my failure in C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Rollback\setupact.err. After messing with it for days, I finally made a system image, bit the bullet, and clean installed. If you end up going that route make sure you disconnect all drives except the system drive before clean installing.

Thank you to everyone who offered advice and help. I have finally completed the installation using the Windows 11 assistant tool, as suggested originally by Freebooter.

You are very welcome!