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Any compelling reasons to update ADK for 2012 R2 SP1?

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Our environment is currently Config Manager 2012 R2 SP1 using the original Windows 8.1 ADK. Is there a compelling reason to update the ADK (to the Windows 8.1 with Update version) before upgrading to R2 SP1? I know both are supported but it seems like it would create additional work to upgrade the ADK with little tangible benefit. The only one I can think of is I may not have to add any drivers to the newer version, and will if I do not upgrade.

If the Windows 10 ADK hits RTM in the next 2 weeks (upgrade is scheduled for June 26) this will be a different story of course.

Friday, June 12, 2015 8:35 PM

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I always recommend being at the most current supported release of the ADK, but the official guidance from Microsoft is that the ADK for 8.1 with Update is not required (http://blogs.technet.com/b/configmgrteam/archive/2014/04/03/understanding-the-adk-for-windows-8-1-update-and-configmgr-osd.aspx)

Boot images have to remain at WinPE 5.0 also. . .The compelling reason to upgrade would be bug fixes and being at the latest supported release.

Jeff
- Marked as answer by Jason Sandys [MSFT]MVP Friday, June 12, 2015 9:14 PM
Friday, June 12, 2015 8:41 PM

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I always recommend being at the most current supported release of the ADK, but the official guidance from Microsoft is that the ADK for 8.1 with Update is not required (http://blogs.technet.com/b/configmgrteam/archive/2014/04/03/understanding-the-adk-for-windows-8-1-update-and-configmgr-osd.aspx)

Boot images have to remain at WinPE 5.0 also. . .The compelling reason to upgrade would be bug fixes and being at the latest supported release.

Jeff
- Marked as answer by Jason Sandys [MSFT]MVP Friday, June 12, 2015 9:14 PM
Friday, June 12, 2015 8:41 PM
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Yep, no difference in WinPE so no difference in drivers. Only major update really was bug fixes with USMT and dism to my knowledge.
Jason | http://blog.configmgrftw.com | @jasonsandys

Friday, June 12, 2015 9:15 PM