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Can I Upgrade Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC to Windows 11 Without Losing Apps?

July 31, 2025 3 answers
Asked by TechieGiraffe92
Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to upgrade my Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC to Windows 11 without losing any installed applications. I managed to get it to upgrade, but during the process, the only option I had was to keep personal files, and I really want to keep both my data and applications intact. I followed a tutorial on YouTube for upgrading from Windows 10 LTSC to Windows 11 Enterprise, but it seems that it's not working for my version (IoT Enterprise LTSC). I also tried using FlyBy11, but that didn't help either. If anyone has any tips or workarounds, I'd really appreciate it!
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HelpfulPenguin88
You can use this tool to help with the upgrade: [In-Place Upgrade Helper](https://github.com/TheMMC/In-Place_Upgrade_Helper). It might assist you in retaining your apps during the process.

TechieGiraffe92: Thanks for the link, I'll check it out!

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CuriousCat99
Just a heads up, while it might be possible, this upgrade is fully unsupported by Microsoft. It could potentially break your install, so just proceed with caution. You'd need to modify the upgrade matrix in the WIM file to set Win10 IoT as a supported upgrade path.
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CritiqueEagle77
If you're looking for a more stable route, maybe consider a fresh install instead. That’s the official recommendation, especially since the upgrade paths can get tricky and unsupported with LTSC versions.

TechieGiraffe92: I get that, but I really want to avoid a fresh install if possible. I'm just trying to keep everything intact!

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