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mreinders
Brass Contributor
Nov 03, 2024

Windows Server 2025 is generally available as of Nov 1!!

Sweet! Build 26100.1742 is the final, 'RTM'. Available for download now on M365 Admin Center website (formerly VLSC) and other official download locations.   https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...
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mreinders
Brass Contributor
Nov 06, 2024

I just checked another WS2022 server in my lab and I also do NOT see that link. I'm speculating that Microsoft made a mistake and unintentionally sent that notice to upgrade to Windows Server 2025 in Windows Update. I guess they jumped the gun...

- Michael

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RobertoRandall
Copper Contributor
Nov 06, 2024

Is there any way to upgrade from 2022 to 2025? The ISO I have is for new installation only. When running the installation I can't select "Keep Files...", this section is disabled. Is there an ISO to upgrade to that will preserve settings and files?

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    mreinders
    Brass Contributor
    Nov 09, 2024

    Where did you get the ISO? Assuming it's from a legitimate source, :), you should see the upgrade option if you run setup.exe from the mounted ISO in Windows.

    If you boot your server from the ISO, you canNOT perform an in-place upgrade.

     

    - Michael

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      RobertoRandall
      Copper Contributor
      Nov 09, 2024

      I bought the license from an online store and they assured me that it was a legitimate and original license. When I bought the license, they gave me a link to download the ISO.

      I'm going to wait until December 10th for the problems to be fixed and for the option to upgrade to version 2525 to appear again in "Update". Thanks.

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