Using Oracle Home User During Oracle Database Upgrade
You can use Oracle Database Upgrade Assistant to upgrade or move databases across Oracle homes if both the Oracle homes use the same Windows User Account as Oracle Home User, or at least one of the Oracle homes is configured to use Windows built-in account as the Oracle Home User.
You can also use Oracle Database Upgrade Assistant to upgrade or move databases across Oracle homes if both the Oracle homes use Virtual Account.
Parent topic: Supporting Oracle Home User on Windows