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What you need to know

  • April 3, 2024 - Win 10 and Win 11 upgrade will be available for users to install 
  • June 1, 2024 - ITS will begin
    Note

    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

    , the appropriate upgrade will be available
    • June 3, 2024 - ITS began pushing required Win 11 and Win 10 upgrades to all university owned computers.

       
    • The upgrade will take 60 to 120 minutes.

    ITS recommends installing the upgrade before leaving campus for the summer. Install this yourself via Software Center, or contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance. 

    Upgrade before June 1st to minimize disruption

    On April 3, 2024
    • 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

    before starting the upgrade.
  • Determine if you need to upgrade or which upgrade to install. 
  • Select the upgrade and follow installation prompts or these detailed instructions:
    1. Upgrade to Windows 11
    2. Upgrade to the newest version of Windows 10
  • For assistance with installation,
    • 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

    or visit our FAQ page

    .

    Automatic upgrades

    begin

    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 before June 1st.

    Upgrade Tips