Upgrading to Windows 11 via the command line can be efficient, especially for automated deployments. Here’s how you can do it using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
Using Windows 11 Installation Assistant
1. Download the Installation Assistant
Visit the Microsoft Download Windows 11 page.
Download the Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe.
2. Run the Command
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Navigate to the directory where Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe is located.
Execute the following command to start the upgrade: .\Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe /Install /QuietInstall /SkipEULA /NoRestartUI /Install: Initiates the installation process. /QuietInstall: Runs the installation without user interaction. /SkipEULA: Skips the End User License Agreement prompt. /NoRestartUI: Prevents automatic restart after installation.
Using Windows Setup
1. Prepare the Setup Files
Download the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft’s website.
Mount the ISO file or extract its contents.
2. Run the Command
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Navigate to the directory containing setup.exe.
Execute the following command: setup.exe /auto upgrade /quiet /noreboot /auto upgrade: Automatically upgrades to Windows 11. /quiet: Runs setup without user interaction. /noreboot: Prevents automatic restart after installation.
Best Practices and Tips
Ensure your system meets Windows 11 requirements using the PC Health Check tool.
Backup important data before proceeding with the upgrade.
Monitor logs for any issues during installation.