Windows 11 Upgrade
Windows 11 Upgrade
Information Technology is pleased to announce the availability of Windows 11 operating system upgrade for all college-owned Windows computers.
IT has started to upgrade all classroom machines over the summer of 2024 and will be phasing in all other computers starting late July 2024. The windows 11 upgrade will be rolled out in phases based on campus, department, and hardware compatibility through out the Fall and Winter semesters.
Individuals who would like to upgrade manually now can initiate the upgrade by:
- From the Start Menu, search for “Software Center”.
- Find the “Windows 11 Update” and click Install.
- This method typically adds additional time to complete the upgrade.
- You can expect approximately 30-60 minutes.
In addition to enhancing security, Windows 11 comes with several new features that help enhance the user experience. They include:
- An enhanced centered taskbar
- Wider variety of useful widgets
- Four snap layouts that will allow easy screen space management
- An enhanced Settings navigation
- The ability to have multiple desktops
Windows 11 features and tutorials:
What to Expect:
- All systems must be upgraded to Windows 11 prior to October 2025. After this date, Windows 10 systems will no longer be supported.
- The Windows 11 upgrade may require a hardware upgrade for some systems. Hardware replacements will be identified by IT and will work to secure replacements appropriately.
- Any device that can not be upgraded, will be removed from the network prior to October 2025.
Frequently Asked Question
- Can I upgrade my Windows 10 machine now?
- Absolutely. The upgrade is available in Software Center which can be found in your Start Menu.
- What version is installed on newly purchased systems?
- All new systems will be deployed with Windows 11 and any machines requiring a re-image will also receive Windows 11.
- What should I do if my hardware is not compatible with Windows 11?
- IT has already taken steps to identify these systems and will work to replace your system prior to the end of Windows 10 support in October of 2025.
- How do I get help or ask a question?