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Windows 11 Pro for Workstations Unsupported Upgrade 22H2 ->23H2

SOLVED PROBLEMS BY READING THIS ARTICLE:

Download Windows-11-Pro.iso [All versions & Workstations] from Microsoft
My PC from eBay.com a hp z640 – default language: de-de, change to us-en
Bypass Restrictions of Win-11 Pro for WS: upgrade 22H2 to 23H2 *
After upgrading from 22H2 to 23H2, Win-11 Pro for Workstations, some minor updates may be needed
Buy Cheap Software keys – Windows 11/10 Pro for Workstations, Windows 11 Pro, Home, etc. **

* Instructions given – This method DOES NOT USE 3rd Party Tools. It does use the Official Windows11.iso from the Microsoft website – download, and some CLI commands – All Safe === All Microsoft…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

** Windows 11/10 Pro for Workstations can be installed on any PC, but to make use of all of its functions and power needed Workstation PC, eg. Intel XEON processor, ECC RAM, Professional Graphics card…etc.

1- Download Windows-11-Pro.iso [All versions & Workstations] from Microsoft

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download

Please go to:

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

After in the 3rd section of:

Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices

Choose in the drop-down menu: Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for x64 devices)

Press the button “Download now”

And after in the appeared Section: Select the product language:

English (United States)

Press the button “Confirm”

The Section “Download – Windows 11 English” appears

Press the button “64-bit Download”

Save the file in the prompt as: Win11_23H2_English_x64v2.iso

Repeat the Process but this time – we do this because the eBay PC has a base language of German so needs German ISO to upgrade:

And after in the appeared Section: Select the product language:

German

The Section “Download – Windows 11 German” appears

Press the button “64-bit Download”

Save the file in the prompt as: Win11_23H2_German_x64v2.iso

Note-1: these downloads e.g. Win11_23H2_German_x64v2.iso can be used for installing or upgrading any flavor of Windows 11 like:

Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Pro for Workstations,…

Note-2: Verify your download always to be sure indeed download is from the origin of Microsoft:

Press Verify your download

As described go to the CLI CMD PROMPT or PowerShell and type as shown in the pictures below:

Windows PowerShell
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Install the latest PowerShell for new features and improvements! https://aka.ms/PSWindows

PS D:\Downloads\ISOs\2023 ISOs> date

22 April 2024 18:44:15

PS D:\Downloads\ISOs\2023 ISOs> pwd

Path

D:\Downloads\ISOs\2023 ISOs

PS D:\Downloads\ISOs\2023 ISOs> Get-FileHash Win11_23H2_English_USA_x64v2.iso

Algorithm Hash Path
——— —- —-
SHA256 36DE5ECB7A0DAA58DCE68C03B9465A543ED0F5498AA8AE60AB45FB7C8C4AE402 D:…

PS D:\Downloads\ISOs\2023 ISOs> Get-FileHash Win11_23H2_German_x64v2.iso

Algorithm Hash Path
——— —- —-
SHA256 9BD27FD71714D7458D88B537DB74DE115CE7585FCD78783ED38D96A544017B68 D:\Downlo…

PS D:\Downloads\ISOs\2023 ISOs>

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Now compare the SHA256 CHECKSUM with Microsoft web site at

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 .

If they match you are good to proceed.

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2- My PC from eBay.com a hp z640 – default language: de-de, change to us-en

If proceed with Upgrade from 22H2 to 23H2:

Normally will run the file setup.exe in the root file structure of the ISO. BEFORE DO THIS the ISO file gets burned on DVD, mounted to a drive, or extracted from ISO to a USB Stick location. You have to do this for both ISOs

Win11_23H2_German_x64v2.iso and Win11_23H2_English_USA_x64v2.iso

There are 2 problems Language should be de-de/German and hardware restrictions.

To bypass the language in the Win11_23H2_German_x64v2.iso extraction replace the folder:

G:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\sources\de-de

with

Win11_23H2_English_USA_x64v2\sources\en-us\

We proceed as follows: copy the Win11_23H2_English_USA_x64v2\sources\en-us\ to G:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\sources\

Rename the:

G:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\sources\de-de\

G:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\sources\de-de_2\

and the H:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\sources\en-us\ to G:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\sources\de-de\ .

This way I can follow in ENGLISH during the upgrade as I do not know German, see screenshots:

3- Bypass Restrictions of Win-11 Pro for WS: upgrade 22H2 to 23H2 *

The last step is to start the Upgrade process from 22H2 to 23H3. If the hardware supports Windows 11, we proceed to run the:

“G:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\setup.exe”

But the hardware is unsupported:

So, we proceed as follows:

Open CLI as Administrator and go to the folder:

G:\Win11_23H2_German_x64v2-en\sources\

THEN WE GIVE THE COMMAND:

setupprep.exe /product server

This will start the upgrade process ignoring the Hardware Restrictions of Windows 11.

Please ignore the “Install Windows Server” – It does not matter – it is upgrading the OS in which you run it, in our case Windows 11 Pro for Workstations – but, can also be Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, if e.g. Home or Pro, Windows 11.

Press “Next”

Press “Accept”

Press “Next”

Press “Install”.
[If you use a PC I recommend a UPS or if you use Laptop Plug-in the power cord]

4- After upgrading from 22H2 to 23H2, Win-11 Pro for Workstations, some minor updates may be needed

You proceed normally for minor updates – there is no check for unsupported hardware. See below shots:

here are some German words involved, for unknown reason:

You can search in Settings for “lang”, normally if you log out, re-login, or restart the PC, when prompted – some of the screen words may be in German but you will understand the RESTART Button is self-explanatory.

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List of 64-bit Single Board Computers (SBC) with 32GB RAM – Purchase Links to Amazon

List of 64-bit Single Board Computers (SBC) with 32GB RAM

All Purchase Links to Amazon.com or where indicated to Amazon Germany

This Article Coming Soon! But the Amazon.com links are working …!

1

Orange Pi 5 Plus 32GB with 256GB eMMC Rockchip RK3588 8 Core 64 Bit Single Board Computer, 2.4GHz Frequency WiFi Bluetooth Run Orange Pi OS, Android, Debian, Ubuntu (Pi 5 Plus 32G+Case+eMMC+R6+Supply)

https://amzn.to/3UiUElN

https://amzn.to/4aBeoqH [cheaper without case]

2

MeLE Overclock4C N95 (up to 3.4GHz) 32GB 512GB Slim Mini PC Windows 11 Pro Dual HDMI + USB Type C 4K Triple Display WiFi 6 BT5.2 Gigabit Ethernet, Support Linux OS, Mini Computer with VESA Mount

https://amzn.to/3vTuUD8 — Amazon Germany Link

https://amzn.to/3xFmfF1 (newest model by MeLE) USA Link

MeLE Mini PC Windows 11 Pro 32GB Ram 512GB N5095 Small Desktop Computer Overclock3C 2x HDMI 4K USB-C Triple Display 2.4G/5G WiFi 6 BT5.2 GbE Support Linux Micro PC on Industrial IoT MES WMS NAS Office

https://amzn.to/3Ul6Dzv

3

NOTE: This is a Mini-PC and Not a SBC – RAM can be replaced – max 64GB

GMKtec Nucbox K6 Gaming Mini PC – AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS Windoms11pro Mini Computers, 32GB DDR5 5600MHz, 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD, 2×2.5G LAN RJ45, Triple Display, 45-65W TDP, Radeon 780M, Micro PC with ZEN4 and RONA3

https://amzn.to/4aUxUht

4

NOTE: This is a Mini-PC and Not a SBC – RAM can be replaced – max 64GB

Mini PC AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Up to 4.3GHz 8C/16T, 32GB RAM 1TB SSD Graphics 8 Cores 1900 MHz, M.2 SSD NVME Mini Computer WiFi 6/BT5.2/HDMI/TYPE-C/USB * 4, Gaming/Office, HTPC, Workstation, Media Server

https://amzn.to/4cWowMd

5

NOTE: This is a Mini-PC and Not a SBC – RAM can be replaced – max 64GB

MINIS FORUM NPB6 Mini PC, Intel Core i7-13620H 10 Cores 16 Threads CPU 32 GB DDR5/1 TB SSD Mini Desktop Computer, Intel UHD Graphics, HDMI/USB4 Port, WiFi, BT, USB 3.2 × 2

https://amzn.to/3WjpJrd — Amazon Germany Link

3 Ways Get Software in 2024 – Pros & Cons

Exploring 3 Different Avenues to Obtain Software/Operating-Systems:

1 – Use of free Torrents ways,

2 – Buy Cheap Software/Operating-Systems Keys, and

3 – Full Purchase-Traditional

Avenue/Way to install software	Pros	Cons
Free with Torrents, 🏴‍☠️	No cost involved Access to a wide range of software	Illegal, 🏴‍☠️ and unethical Risk of malware and viruses No technical support or updates May Stop Working if the software vendor discovers the piracy Not all software available for download with torrents
Buy Cheap Keys	Lower price than full purchase Legal and legitimate (in most cases)	May not work or be compatible May violate terms of service No guarantee of quality or refund or future working May the e-shop scamming at you, selling cheap key that no working Not all software available for cheap software key purchase
Traditional Full Purchase	Full access to features and functions Technical support and updates Reliable and secure No piracy, No security risks, free of software being infected maliciously, Not legal issues Although you Pay full amount, usually in recent years license may be for 3-5 PCs, instead just was in the past for 1 only PC All Software availability this way	Higher cost than other options May require subscription or activation May have limited availability or compatibility

In the ever-evolving landscape of software acquisition, users are presented with a myriad of options ranging from free torrents to purchasing full licenses. Each avenue comes with its own set of advantages and risks, catering to diverse user preferences and needs. Let’s delve into these three distinct methods of obtaining software:

1. Free Software Torrents:

Torrent-ting software has long been a controversial topic due to its association with piracy. While it offers access to premium software at no cost, it often comes with significant legal and security risks. Users downloading software via torrents may unknowingly expose themselves to malware, viruses, and legal consequences due to copyright infringement.

Despite the risks, torrents remain a popular choice for individuals seeking access to expensive software without paying for it upfront. However, it’s crucial to exercise caution and ensure the legitimacy of the source before downloading any software through torrents.

2. Cheap Software Keys:

The allure of purchasing cheap software keys from third-party vendors is undeniable for budget-conscious users. These keys are often sold at a fraction of the original price, promising access to premium software without breaking the bank. However, the legitimacy of these keys can be questionable, leading to potential issues such as software activation failures or even legal repercussions.

While some vendors may offer genuine keys obtained through legitimate channels, others resort to gray market practices or outright piracy. As a result, users opting for cheap software keys should thoroughly research the vendor’s reputation and exercise caution to avoid falling victim to scams or counterfeit products.

3. Full Purchase Software:

Opting for the traditional route of purchasing software at full price ensures peace of mind in terms of legitimacy, support, and updates. By obtaining software through authorized channels, users gain access to official licenses, customer support, and regular updates, thereby minimizing the risk of security breaches or legal complications.

While purchasing software at full price may require a larger upfront investment, it often proves to be a worthwhile investment in the long run, especially for businesses and professionals who rely on reliable and secure software solutions.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the availability of software through torrents, cheap keys, and full purchases offers users a spectrum of options to choose from based on their preferences and circumstances. While free torrents and cheap keys provide cost-effective alternatives, they come with inherent risks and potential consequences. On the other hand, purchasing software at full price ensures legitimacy and support but requires a higher financial commitment upfront.

Ultimately, users must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each method and make informed decisions to ensure a seamless and secure software experience. Whether opting for free torrents, cheap keys, or full purchases, prioritizing legality, security, and reliability is paramount in navigating the complex landscape of software acquisition.