This Patch Wednesday, it’s time to think beyond patches.

With Windows 10 reaching End of Life on October 14, 2025, the real risk isn’t a missing update — it’s running an unsupported OS. If your organization still relies on Windows 10, now’s the moment to plan your upgrade strategy. In this edition, we show you how to seamlessly transition to Windows 11 at scale using SecOps Solution — with automation, compliance checks, and zero user disruption.

Why Upgrade Now?

• Security Risks: After October 2025, Windows 10 won’t receive critical security updates unless you purchase Extended Security Updates (ESUs).
• Compliance & Compatibility: Running unsupported OS versions can break compliance with industry frameworks and prevent new software from functioning correctly.
• Hardware Requirements: Windows 11 has strict requirements (like TPM 2.0), so checking compatibility early is crucial.

What’s the plan?

With SecOps Solution, you can automate and scale Windows 10 to 11 upgrades across your entire organization — with built-in compliance checks, minimal user disruption, and real-time visibility from the dashboard.

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Pre-Upgrade: Windows 11 Eligibility Check

Before you upgrade, it’s crucial to verify if your machines meet Windows 11 hardware requirements. We’ve automated this using a simple PowerShell script within SecOps:

What it checks ?

• TPM 2.0 presence and activation
• Minimum 4GB RAM
• At least 64GB system disk
• OS version (to skip already upgraded devices)
  

Upgrade Paths Using SecOps

SecOps Solution supports two major upgrade paths, letting you pick what’s best for your environment

Option 1: In-Place Upgrade with Installation Assistant

Ideal for connected devices with direct internet access.

• Downloads Microsoft’s Installation Assistant
• Runs the upgrade silently with auto reboot
• Keeps all apps and user data intact
• Requires no user interaction

Start-Process -FilePath "Win11_WIA.exe" -ArgumentList "/copylogs C:\Logs", "/quietinstall", "/skipeula", "/auto upgrade"

Option 2: ISO-Based Upgrade

Perfect for offline/controlled environments.

• Store ISO in a network location (e.g., \\fileshare\Windows11.iso)
• Devices mount ISO and perform a silent upgrade
• Minimal bandwidth usage over WAN

$isoNetworkPath = "\\server01\share\Windows11_x64.iso"
Mount-DiskImage -ImagePath $isoNetworkPath
.\setup.exe /auto upgrade /eula accept /quiet

All from the SecOps Dashboard

• Push eligibility scans to all Windows 10 assets
• Filter and group upgrade-ready machines
• Schedule upgrade tasks in batches
• Monitor real-time upgrade progress and logs
• Receive compliance reports post-upgrade

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Upgrading at scale requires planning, testing, and execution. With SecOps Solution, you're in full control — but starting early ensures a smoother transition.

Need help getting started? Contact our team or schedule a demo directly from the SecOps portal.

Important Note:

Before deploying any patch organization-wide, always test it in a controlled environment.

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