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How can I upgrade windows 10 enterprise edition to windows 11

Vincent 0 Reputation points
2025-09-25T12:25:25.6166667+00:00

I purchased 3 intel NUC to use for ZOOM rooms that were preinstalled with windows 10 enterprise edition. I would like to upgrade them to windows 11. I have a digital product key and do not know how to get it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this?

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  1. Oliver Nguyen 1,400 Reputation points
    2025-09-25T13:02:12.8066667+00:00

    Hi Vincent,

    If the hardware supports it and your licensing is valid, there are 2 main ways:

    Option A: In-place upgrade

    Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or ISO from Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows11

    Run the installer → it will check hardware & carry your Enterprise edition forward.

    If your Enterprise license comes from an organization (e.g., your workplace), you’ll need to connect the NUCs to their Azure AD / KMS server after upgrade to reactivate.

    Option B: Clean install with Enterprise media

    Download the Windows 11 Enterprise ISO from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center

    or https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/

    Create a bootable USB (use Rufus or the Media Creation Tool).

    Boot NUC → install → skip key entry (Enterprise activates later via KMS/Azure AD).

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