Windows 11
All Windows computers at the university will need to be upgraded to Windows 11. This is because Microsoft will stop updating and supporting Windows 10 in the fall of 2025.
Upgrades of computers managed by University IT Services (UIT) will be carried out gradually according to the schedule below.
A small number of computers managed by UIT are so old that they cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. These computers will need to be replaced. UIT will contact the departments and divisions that have computers that need to be replaced. Information about purchasing new computers can be found here.
Timetable
This plan will be updated continuously.
Fall 2024
- September: Departments/divisions will be contacted about computers that need to be replaced.
- Mid-November: Windows 11 will be available in the Software Center, and you can upgrade your computer yourself.
- Windows 11 will be introduced in new installations and, if possible, in re-installations.
Spring 2025
- May 30: The upgrade to Windows 11 will be completed on all computers managed by UIT.
- May 30: Computers that need to be replaced will be replaced with new computers.
- Computers that need to use older operating systems will need to be handled separately, such as instrument computers.
Why should our computers be upgraded to Windows 11?
The upgrade to Windows 11 is primarily being carried out to maintain high security within the university’s IT environment. Our goal is to complete this transition before the summer of 2025 to ensure stability, continuity, and security in our IT systems.
What is the difference with Windows 11?
The new operating system Windows 11 means that the appearance changes to some extent. It also includes some new features. You can read more about this on Microsoft’s support pages for Windows 11.