What you need to know
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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
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
so it is highly recommended that users upgrade before June 1..
The appropriate upgrade will show in your computer's Software Center.
The upgrade will take 60 to 120 minutes.
ITS recommends
Upgrade before June 1st to minimize disruption
- On April 3, 2024, the appropriate upgrade will be available in your computer's Software Center.
- 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:
- For assistance with installation, contact the ITS Service Desk or visit our FAQ page.
Automatic upgrades begin June 1
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
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Computers receive the required upgrade automatically. Installation can begin any time and will start without warning. Once started, installation cannot be stopped. |
Upgrade Tips
The upgrade can take up to 2 hours
. Minimize downtown by installing it at the end of the day so it completes overnight.
When the process completes, make sure your computer upgraded successfully: Was my upgrade successful - Check the installed version of Windows.