Windows Server 2016 upgrade to Sever 2022

Allen47 6 Reputation points
2022-10-13T14:50:18.973+00:00

Dear Support,

I am trying to upgrade Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2022 and wish to keep files, settings and apps.

This option is 'greyed out', leaving only 'Nothing' as the available option.

Please can you advise on how to overcome this problem?

Thank you,

Allen

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  1. Michael Berger 0 Reputation points
    2023-09-28T07:28:07.8166667+00:00

    hi, we also have the same problem!

    Installed ist an Windows server 2016 Std (DE)- we bought Windows Server 2022 datacenter. Image ist mounted but when i run the setup i just can make a clean install - no possibility to update with keeping data, settings and apps....

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  2. Rogier Duurkoop | Paperless is more 0 Reputation points
    2024-02-13T20:50:14.0266667+00:00

    Had the same problem. After selecting Server Standard with Desktop Experience I was able to upgrade with Apps and Files

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