windows 11 inplace upgrade

[inplaceupgrade]

Hello,

I'm trying to inplace upgrade via SCCM from Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 11 Enterprise. But I have a problem on HP laptops. Other brands does not have same problem. Even I try either installation media or SCCM I stuck on installation. As my search problem core is system partiton does not have free space. You can check logs below. I need a central solution for this. Thanks.

<HardwareItem HardwareType="Setup_InsufficientSystemPartitionDiskSpace" ActualValue1="15">

<CompatibilityInfo BlockingType="Hard"/>

<Action Name="Setup_InsufficientSystemPartitionDiskSpace" ResolveState="Hard"/>

</HardwareItem>

[Max3Aj]

@inplaceupgrade, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
The issue you're encountering during the in-place upgrade from Windows 10 Enterprise to Windows 11 Enterprise specifically the “Setup_InsufficientSystemPartitionDiskSpace” error is typically caused by the EFI System Partition (ESP) being too small. While other brands may allocate more space by default, some HP laptops have a smaller ESP (often around 15MB), which is insufficient for Windows 11 setup requirements.

Root Cause:

Windows 11 setup requires at least 100MB of free space on the EFI System Partition. Your logs show only 15MB, which blocks the upgrade.

Recommended Solution: Resize the EFI System Partition

You can resolve this centrally by resizing the EFI partition using a script or manual steps via WinPE or disk management tools. Here's how:

Option 1: Manual Resize via Disk Management (Advanced)

1. Boot into Windows PE or use a third-party partition tool like MiniTool Partition Wizard or EaseUS Partition Master.
2. Shrink the adjacent partition (usually the OS partition) to free up space.
3. Extend the EFI System Partition to at least 300MB.
4. Reboot and retry the upgrade.

Option 2: Use a Script via SCCM Task Sequence

You can automate this using a PowerShell script in your SCCM Task Sequence. Here's a sample approach:

Note: You’ll need to mount the EFI partition and ensure BitLocker is suspended before making changes.

HP-Specific Guidance

HP recommends ensuring BIOS and firmware are up to date before OS upgrades. You can use HP Image Assistant (HPIA) to automate this:

• HP Image Assistant (HPIA)

These tools help ensure your HP devices are fully compatible with Windows 11 and can be centrally managed.

Additional Tips:

• Suspend BitLocker before resizing partitions.
• Ensure BIOS is updated to the latest version.
• Validate TPM and Secure Boot settings are enabled for Windows 11. 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

HP Support 

[inplaceupgrade]

Hello,

All steps looking ok at my side. But just I need powershell script for sccm task for the increase system partition ?

thanks.

[Max3Aj]

@inplaceupgrade, Thank you for your response,  

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HP Support 

[inplaceupgrade]

I solved it with my own methods. Thanks to everyone who supported me.