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Upgrading the Operating System has traditionally been a challenge and a risk for most companies. Because of this, upgrades are typically delayed or completely avoided until the it\u2019s time to replace the hardware. Windows 10\/11 Feature Updates no longer require the entire system to be wiped in order to upgrade the operating system. Although this process is much easier than the traditional methods of upgrading an operating system, it does have some downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The upgrade utilizes Microsoft\u2019s base image, which means that you may lose many of your OS customizations and Windows features will be reset to Microsoft\u2019s defaults.<\/li>
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    Swimage significantly improves this process by providing two primary options for OS upgrades:<\/p>\n

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    1.) Rebuild the Operating System<\/h3>\n

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    • Faster process (completed in minutes)<\/li>\n
    • Full rollback capability<\/li>\n
    • Removes all malware, bloatware, or unwanted software and settings<\/li>\n
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      2.) Apply the Feature Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      • Utilizes the Swimage workflow engine to ensure a successful patch<\/li>\n
      • Locks the system during a patch to prevent interruption<\/li>\n
      • Reapplies the custom template to add\/remove applications and to reset any changes made by Microsoft to the OS features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Watch this quick demonstration of a self-service upgrade, from Windows 7 to Windows 10<\/h2>\n