Windows 10 Self-Service Upgrade to Windows 10, Build 1803 Instructions
This document explains how to perform the Windows-in place upgrade Rice-owned workstations to the latest version of Windows 10. These instructions apply to 64-bit systems.
Instructions to perform the upgrade:
>>>>> You can perform this upgrade off-campus using VPN. We do not recommend doing this over a wireless network. <<<<<
- The Windows 10 upgrade is launched from the Software Center.
- To open the software center, click on your start button and browse to Microsoft System Center -> Configuration Manager. Click on Software Center to open.
- Once the Software Center opens you will be presented with a list of available applications.
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On the left hand menu, click on Operating Systems.
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Click on “CS - Upgrade Windows 10 1803 In-Place”.
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At the next screen click on the Install button.
- Verify that you receive the following message. It should state that this is an upgrade and that your current programs and data will be migrated to Windows 10.
- Click on the install button to begin the upgrade. This may take several hours and your computer will reboot several times throughout the process.
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When it is complete the computer will come up to a login screen.
- Microsoft Edge is set as the default web browser.
- Microsoft Edge is set as the default .pdf viewer.
- Desktop icons have been rearranged.
- The first time a Microsoft Office program is launched in Windows 10, the Office suite will reconfigure itself for the new operating system. This should complete automatically within a few minutes.
Things you will notice following the upgrade:
If you are experiencing issues or are seeing messages in Windows 10 that you do not understand, please contact the OIT Help Desk, 713-348-4357 or email: helpdesk@rice.edu