I'm trying to upgrade my Windows Server from 2016 to 2022. When I attempt to run the upgrade script, it doesn't recognize the arguments. If I just run setup.exe, it immediately starts a clean installation without offering options to keep files or change settings, jumping straight to the installation screen. Interestingly, I had no issues when upgrading from 2016 to 2019; that worked fine from the script and allowed me to make choices during installation. Can anyone help me figure out how to tackle this?
2 Answers
It sounds like you might run into some driver compatibility issues. A workaround could be to first upgrade to Windows Server 2019, then move on to 2022 after that. This has worked for others.
You might want to consider doing a fresh install of Server 2022 instead of trying to upgrade directly. Also, remember to back up everything first—just in case!
I agree, starting with 2019 could save you a lot of hassle.