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If your Windows computer needed the upgrade last semester, and it missed the opportunity, you may experience multiple reboots or slow logins until the upgrade is completed. This is an automatic process and the installation cannot be stopped.

What you need to know

All devices on the University network must be running on a supported operating system. On June 1, 2024, ITS will begin pushing required Win11 upgrade and Win10 updates to all university-owed computers. Computers that are too old to accommodate Win11 will receive the Win10 update instead.

Upgrade/Update before June 1 to minimize disruption

Update your university-owned machine beginning on May 1, 2024 to minimize disruption to your work. Do this yourself using your computer's Software Center, or contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance.  ITS strongly suggests installing the appropriate updates before leaving for the summer to minimize disruption in the Fall.

What happens after June 1, 2024

Computers receive the required update

  • June 3, 2024 - ITS began pushing required Win 11 and Win 10 upgrades to all university owned computers. There will be no way to control when the upgrade occurs.

  • The appropriate upgrade will show in your computer's Software Center.

  • The upgrade will take 60 to 120 minutes.

  • Backup your computer

  • ITS recommends an OS upgrade be performed on the universities physical network (bring remote devices to campus) for the most reliable experience. If attempting to upgrade the OS on a remote device (laptop at home), the device needs to be connected to universities VPN

If you need assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk.

Automatic upgrades began on June 1

Warning

Computers receive the required upgrade automatically. Installation can begin any time and will start without warning. Once started, installation cannot be stopped

. Avoid interruptions by installing upgrades/updates early.

Get Started

  • On May 1, 2024, the appropriate upgrade will be available in your computer's Software Center. Is there a link about finding Software Center?
  • Select the update and follow the installation prompts or these detailed instructions:
    1. Software Center - Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2  In-Place Update
    2. Updating Windows 10 to version 21H2
    • For assistance with installation, contact the ITS Service Desk or visit our FAQ page

    .

    Upgrade Tips

    • Backup all data before starting the upgrade.

    • The upgrade can take up to

      3 hours. Minimize downtown by installing it at the end of the day so it completes overnight

      2 hours.

    • When the process completes, make sure your computer upgraded successfully

      . Is there a link for this?

      : Was my upgrade successful - Check the installed version of Windows.