Windows 11 Upgrade
Windows 10 will reach end-of-life in October of 2025. After the deadline Microsoft will stop providing support and updates for Windows 10. All university-owned computers on Windows 10 must be replaced or migrated to Windows 11 before the deadline.
Windows 11 was released in 2021 and represents the latest version of Microsoft Windows. It offers new and enhanced features compared to Windows 10 and is compatible with the latest software and hardware.
The upgrade process will be automatically deployed to University-owned devices in phases. Users will receive an email notification prior to deployment of Windows 11 to their device.
The upgrade process requires minimal user action. The device will need to be connected to a University network, preferably via an Ethernet/LAN cable connection where possible, and remain powered on the night of the scheduled upgrade. If the device misses its scheduled deployment date, then it will attempt the upgrade the next time it connects to the University network.
If you experience any issues during, or as a result of the upgrade process, please call the Helpdesk at 334-670-HELP (4357) or place a Helpdesk ticket.
Meet Windows 11 - Microsoft Support (Video Guides)Deployment Schedule
| Deployment | Date |
|---|---|
| Troy IT Pilot 1 | 01/29/2025 |
| Troy IT Pilot 2 | 01/30/2025 |
| Troy IT Pilot 3 | 02/11/2025 |
| Computer Labs - Library Patrons and Pace ESL | 02/19/2025 |
| Computer Labs - Pace Placement, Stadium Tower, Troy Online Testing, and Library | 02/26/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Eldridge, Patterson, and Wallace Halls | 03/06/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Support Centers and Lewis Hall Labs (231/239) | 03/13/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Phenix Campus, Dothan Adams Hall and Montgomery Campus All-in-Ones | 03/20/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Hawkins Hall and Montgomery Campus Laptops | 03/26/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Lewis Hall Laptops/Miscellaneous and follow-up Shared Devices | 04/02/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Everett Hall (excluding 1st Floor Labs), CollegeView, Jones, Dothan Malone, and MSCX (Main/McCall) | 04/09/2025 |
| User Devices - Montgomery Campus Desktop PCs, Everett, CollegeView, Jones, Pace, Lewis Halls | 04/16/2025 |
| User Devices - Dothan Malone Hall, Dothan Adams Hall, McCall Hall, Phenix Campus, Montgomery All-in-Ones | 04/23/2025 |
| User Devices - Hawkins Hall and Montgomery Campus Laptops | 04/30/2025 |
| User Devices - Wright, ELC, SAVE, Alumni, MSCX (Main Hall), and Smith Halls | 05/07/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Montgomery Campus Desktops and Pace Hall | 05/14/2025 |
| Troy IT Follow-up | 05/21/2025 |
| Shared Devices - Sorrell, TrojanCenter, Troy Online, Ft. Novosel, Coleman, Everett (1st Floor Labs), Wright, Smith, ELC, SAVE and Alumni Halls | 05/28/2025 |
| User Devices - Support Centers, Eldridge, Patterson and Wallace Halls | 06/04/2025 |
| User Devices Follow-up (Desktop PCs and All-in-Ones) | 06/11/2025 |
| User Devices Laptops Deployment 1 | 06/17/2025 |
| User Devices Laptops Deployment 2 | 06/25/2025 |
| User Devices - Sorrell, TrojanCenter, University Park (non-IT networks), Ft. Novosel, and Coleman Halls | 07/02/2025 |
| User Devices - Troy Adams Administration | 07/09/2025 |
Windows 11 New Features
- 7-Zip and RAR support: Windows 11 can now open 7-Zip and RAR compressed archives without third-party software.
- Windows Tablets: New gestures for Windows Tablets, such as Microsoft Surface.
- Laptop Docking:
- Automatically minimizes apps when undocking.
- Restores apps when re-docking to their previous positions.
- Microsoft Paint:
- Paint now has a built-in Dark Mode option.
- Notepad Improvements:
- Updated user interface.
- Notepad can now handle large files.
- Added support for Unicode symbols.
- Notepad will now accept URLs within the text.
- New File Explorer:
- Redesigned Header UI provides File Explorer with a user interface similar to what is found in a web browser.
- New Gallery Feature provides a rich viewing experience for all photos both on the device and OneDrive.
- New Volume Mixer: Use the Quick Settings panel to adjust audio levels by individual apps.
Additional training for Windows 11 is available in our KnowledgeCity training portal. Please note that users will need to login to KnowledgeCity in order to access this link.