Microsoft recently released Windows 11, their latest operating system. Support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025; all university-owned computers must upgrade to Windows 11 by this time. Starting INSERT DATE, faculty and staff can upgrade their university-owned computer at their convenience. Contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance.
The update most compatible with your computer will appear automatically in Software Center. You can safely install either Windows 11 Enterprise or Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2, whichever is listed there.
If you see both "ITS - OSD - Update - Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2" and "ITS - OSD - Update - Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2" or the update does not install successfully, please contact the ITS Service Desk.
Install Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2
- Click on the search box on the bottom left of the screen and begin typing "Software Center."
- Click on the Software Center App.
- Click on "Operating Systems."
- Click on "ITS - OSD - UPDATE - Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2."
- Click the "Install" button.
- Click "Install" again to confirm the upgrade to Windows 11.
Install Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2
- Click on the search box on the bottom left of the screen and begin typing "Software Center."
- Click on the Software Center App.
- Click on "Operating Systems."
- Click on "ITS - OSD - UPDATE - Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2."
- Click the "Install" button.
- Click "Install" again to confirm the upgrade to Windows 10.
Installing the update will take 1-2 hours and your computer will be unavailable until it completes. Please plan accordingly.
Other Resources
Need help?
Contact the ITS Service Desk.
Visit us at www.albany.edu/its.
View the ITS Service Catalog or the askIT Knowledge Base.