All remaining college-owned Windows computers that have not upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will start receiving an update offer on Tuesday, June 5th. This update can be deferred by the user for up to 14 days (2 weeks). Requests for devices to be excluded from this update due to compatibility issues can be made to IT by Wednesday, May 31st-- please see details below.
How Does This Impact Me?
The Windows 11 upgrade will be included as part of the standard ‘Windows Updates’ that routinely occurs and will take around 15-30 minutes to complete. Individuals can defer the update (up to 14 days) by responding to the options in the upgrade pop-up window.
At this time, most primary Faculty and Staff devices will have received the update, so this phase will primarily affect secondary and departmental devices.
Lab and Classroom devices will be updated to Windows 11 over the summer before the start of the Fall 2023 semester.
The final phase of migration to the Windows 11 Operating System is coming this summer!
All remaining college-owned Windows computers that have not upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will start receiving an update offer on Tuesday, June 5th. This update can be deferred by the user for up to 14 days (2 weeks).
How Does This Impact Me?
The Windows 11 upgrade will be included as part of the standard ‘Windows Updates’ that routinely occurs and will take around 15-30 minutes to complete. Individuals can defer the update (up to 14 days) by responding to the options in the upgrade pop-up window.
At this time, most primary Faculty and Staff devices will have received the update, so this phase will primarily affect secondary and departmental devices.
Lab and Classroom devices will be updated to Windows 11 over the summer before the start of the Fall 2023 semester.
What Changes in Windows 11?
In addition to enhancing security, Windows 11 comes with several new features that help enhance the user experience. Information Technology will be publishing a more detailed summary of the Windows 11 features in upcoming Intercom articles and direct email communications. Highlights of some of the new features include:
- An enhanced centered taskbar
- Wider variety of useful widgets
- Four snap layouts that will allow easy screen space management
- An enhanced Settings navigation
- The ability to have multiple desktops
Preparing for Windows 11:
Exclusions:
In special cases, Windows devices may be running software or are connected to hardware that is not compatible with Windows 11. These devices can be excluded from the Windows 11 update by submitting a ticket request to the IT Service Desk no later than Wednesday, May 31st.
The Information Technology Service Desk is available to chat at https://ithaca.edu/ITchat, email at servicedesk@ithaca.edu or accept phone calls at 607-274-1000.
Thank you.