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| author | Lyssa | 2026-01-27 12:09:36 +0000 |
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| committer | Lyssa | 2026-01-27 12:09:36 +0000 |
| commit | b0ef62d01d2c1c9406f36b45fa338235c93cca8f (patch) | |
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Fix up in-place repair page
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diff --git a/docs/in-place_repair_upgrade.md b/docs/in-place_repair_upgrade.md index dd50561..b291167 100644 --- a/docs/in-place_repair_upgrade.md +++ b/docs/in-place_repair_upgrade.md @@ -1,41 +1,48 @@ # In-place Repair Upgrade -(Keeping files and apps) +(Keeping Files and Apps) --- -In-place repair upgrade using Windows ISO file is a good way to fix system errors. Here's how you can perform it. +Performing an in-place repair upgrade using a Windows ISO file is a good way to fix system errors. Here is how to do it. -- Download the Windows ISO, preferably from [MSDL](https://msdl.gravesoft.dev/) (Select the version marked with a ❤️ icon). Make sure you choose the ISO that matches your system’s **language and architecture**. - - To check the installed Windows architecture, open PowerShell as admin and enter, +- [Download the Windows ISO](https://massgrave.dev/genuine-installation-media) that matches your desired version, language, and architecture. + - To check the installed Windows architecture, open PowerShell as administrator and enter: + ```powershell + (Get-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment").PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE ``` - (Get-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment").PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE - ``` - AMD64/x64 means 64 Bit, x86 means 32 Bit - - To check the installed Windows Language, enter this command, + AMD64/x64 indicates 64-bit; x86 indicates 32-bit. + - To check the installed Windows language, enter this command: + ```cmd + dism /english /online /get-intl | find /i "Default system UI language" ``` - dism /english /online /get-intl | find /i "Default system UI language" - ``` - Alternatively, you can use this command, - ``` - [Globalization.CultureInfo]::GetCultureInfo([Convert]::ToInt32((Get-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language").InstallLanguage, 16)).Name - ``` - - Note: If you are running the Enterprise LTSC edition, you will need to download that edition's ISO file. Don't download Evaluation version, that can't be activated. -- Right-click on the downloaded ISO file, Open With > Windows Explorer -- A new DVD drive will appear in Windows Explorer, which means the installation image has been mounted successfully. + Alternatively, use this command: + ```powershell + [Globalization.CultureInfo]::GetCultureInfo([Convert]::ToInt32((Get-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language").InstallLanguage, 16)).Name + ``` + - **Note:** If you are running the Enterprise LTSC edition, you must download that specific edition's ISO file. Do not download the Evaluation version, as it cannot be activated. +- Right-click the downloaded ISO file and select **Open with > Windows Explorer**. +- A new virtual DVD drive will appear in Windows Explorer, which means that the installation image has been mounted successfully. + <details> <summary>Click here for info: Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware</summary> -- If you're using Windows 11 or upgrading from Windows 10, you may encounter errors due to unsupported hardware. -- To resolve this, you need to install IoT Enterprise edition which is [officially supported](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements) on unsupported hardware. - - To do that, open the command prompt as admin and, - - Enter the below command if you are using normal Windows 11 24H2 (or newer) ISO -`reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterprise /f` - - Enter the below command if you are using Windows 11 LTSC 2024 ISO -`reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f` -- Now quickly run setup.exe as described below. + +- If you are using Windows 11 or upgrading from Windows 10, you may encounter errors due to unsupported hardware. +- To resolve this, you can switch the edition to IoT Enterprise, which is [officially supported](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Hardware/System_Requirements?tabs=Windows11LTSC#optional-minimum-requirements) on unsupported hardware. + - To do this, open Command Prompt as administrator and run the appropriate command below. + - If you are using a standard Windows 11 24H2 (or newer) ISO: + ```cmd + reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterprise /f + ``` + - If you are using the Windows 11 LTSC 2024 ISO: + ```cmd + reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f + ``` +- Proceed immediately to run `setup.exe` as described below. </details> -- Go into that DVD drive and run setup.exe, just continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. -- Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. Then you can continue the process and wait until it is done. + +- Open the mounted DVD drive and run `setup.exe`. Continue through the prompts until you reach the final confirmation screen. +- Make sure that the final screen displays "**Keep personal files and apps**." Proceed with the installation and wait for completion. --- @@ -48,6 +55,6 @@ In-place repair upgrade using Windows ISO file is a good way to fix system error :::tip -- If you are not getting the option to keep files and apps, or the setup is showing any error, you can [connect with us](troubleshoot.md) for help. +- If you do not see the option to keep files and apps, or if the setup displays an error, you can [connect with us](troubleshoot.md) for help. ::: |
