Windows 10: where can I get a windows 11 pro/enterprise iso for Arm based surface pro?

I tried various windows 11 enterprise isos we have at work but none function on arm devices. the only arm installer i could find exclusively installs home edition without options for pro/enterprise. even the recovery images from the surface site said it should install whatever came natively on the device but when i did that it still installed home. i found one windows 11 arm thing in the insider program but that's not even an iso, just a virtual machine image that i can't use. even maybe a windows 10 pro/enterprise arm iso might be sufficient since i could just upgrade to windows 11 from there

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Surface Pro X - Windows Enterprise

This is an interesting question about the newly announced Windows 10 on ARM Surface Pro X, and I don't think it's as simple as Sumit has suggested here.

If you're looking to run Windows 10 Enterprise, can I assume that you're thinking about deploying the Pro X as a corporate device?

A Windows 10 on ARM device raises a number of questions for me in the Enterprise. Are you thinking about how you could deploy Windows 10 Enterprise to this device using SCCM and traditional device management tools? I suspect that this device would not have
PXE boot capabilities and would need to be deployed and managed with tools like Autopilot and Intune.

If this is the track you're looking down, let me know and I'll find out what I can as the devices become generally available.

 

Surface Pro X ARM

Hi Mike

I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

Surface Pro X ships with an ARM processor. Currently ARM processors support only 32-bit programs. You may check the responses here- the marked answer and the link given by Barb that explains the ARM architecture in detail.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/for...

 

Windows 11 install on new Surface Pro

Installing Windows 11 on a new Surface Pro or any compatible PC involves aseries of steps. please note

that the process can very slightly depending on the specific model of Surface Pro you have and the

harware requirements for windows 11. Here is a general guide to help you instal Windows 11 on a

campataible surface Pro:

Before You Begin:

1. Check System Requirements: Ensure that your Surface Pro meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. These requirements may include a compatible processor, a certain amount of RAM, and TPM 2.0 support.
   
2. Backup Data: Before proceeding, back up any important data on your Surface Pro to prevent data loss during the installation process.
   

Installation Steps:

1. Download Windows 11: Visit the official Microsoft website to download the Windows 11 installation media. Microsoft usually provides tools for creating bootable USB drives or ISO files.
   
2. Create Installation Media: Use the downloaded Windows 11 installation files to create bootable media. You can either create a bootable USB drive using tools like Rufus or use the Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft.
   
3. Insert Bootable Media: Insert the bootable USB drive with the Windows 11 installation files into your Surface Pro.
   
4. Boot from USB Drive: Restart your Surface Pro and boot from the USB drive. You might need to change the boot order in the BIOS/UEFI settings to prioritize the USB drive.
   
5. Install Windows 11:
   
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows 11 installation process.
     
   • Choose your language, time, keyboard input, and other preferences.
     
   • Enter your Windows 11 product key if prompted.
     
6. Partition and Install:
   
   • When prompted, select the partition where you want to install Windows 11.
     
   • Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation process.
     
7. Set Up Windows 11: After installation, follow the initial setup process, including creating or signing in with a Microsoft account, choosing privacy settings, and customizing your desktop.
   
8. Install Drivers: Visit the official Microsoft Surface support website to download and install any necessary drivers and firmware updates for your specific Surface Pro model.
   
9. Install Software: Install your desired software and applications. You can download and install software from the Microsoft Store or other trusted sources.
   
10. Windows Updates: Make sure to keep Windows 11 up to date by regularly installing Windows updates through the Windows Update feature.
    

Regard!

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