Upgrade PXIe Controllers from Windows 10 to Windows 11

This article provides instructions on how to upgrade PXIe Controllers from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows 11 IoT Field Upgrade Kit (PN 789534-03). You will require your NI PXIe controller and the USB flash drive that you received when you purchased the upgrade kit. After following the steps provided, your controller should have its operating system updated.

NI only officially supports using the Windows 11 Field Upgrade Kit on the PXIe-8881, 8862, 8842, 8822. The Field Upgrade Kit is intended for NI PXIe Controllers only. Using it in a non-NI Product will result in a warning message and is unsupported by NI. 

The Field Upgrade Kit can be used for recovery purposes. Each Field Upgrade Kit can be used to upgrade only one PXIe Controller. Each Field Upgrade Kit comes with a unique Microsoft Certification of Authenticity (COA) which proves that the operating system is an authentic Microsoft operating system. NI recommends attaching the Microsoft COA label on the PXIe Controllers to avoid losing it.  
 

In order to install the upgrade kit, please follow these steps:

1. Plug the USB flash drive into one of the USB ports of the PXIe controller before powering on the controller.
2. Power on the controller.
3. During the boot, press the <F10> key to access the boot menu.
4. Select the USB drive as the boot option.
5. Select the drive configuration and press Next. 
   • Note: The default configuration is recommended for most users. This option will wipe the contents of the entire hard drive. 
6. Select the Windows language you wish to install and press Next. 
7. Press Finish to begin Windows 11 IoT upgrade. 
8. Eject the USB Field Upgrade Kit when the upgrade process is complete.