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Fail on In-place Upgrade to Windows Server 2019
I have a Windows Server 2016 desktop experience VM I want to in-place upgrade to Windows Server 2019 DE. I get to where the upgrade starts then after bit it fails with no error. Just a square that sa...
In-place upgrades are never recommended and can be problematic for any number of reasons. You'll find the setup log locations listed here. Always better to stand up a new one, patch fully, migrate roles over.
Windows setup log file locations - Windows Client | Microsoft Docs
This is a test server.
Microsoft states is a legitimate upgrade option.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/upgrade/upgrade-overview
Some people do recommend it.
I was just trying it out.
Sounds good, now you know why.
