Here we share answers to your frequently asked questions about the project. We will update this page so please check back regularly.
A Windows 11 image will be ready for hardware testing in early 2025.
We will be starting a pilot rollout of Windows 11 in March. This pilot program will last for one month and involves staff from the Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (FEHHS) and the Estates Directorate who have agreed to do testing.
Additionally, Faculty IT staff will gain early access to ensure a smooth transition and provide initial feedback.
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In support of the university’s Sustainability Strategy and Policy which promote a 'zero waste' principle, we will redistribute all staff desktop PCs capable of running Windows 11 to areas where machines cannot be upgraded. We will recycle or safely dispose of all equipment that cannot be upgraded.
Local drives will not be backed up or recovered. Where possible, data should be stored in the university's centrally administered Microsoft 365 environment. Storage on the local machine drive is not permitted. Please refer to the university's policy for secure data handling
ILS-supported teaching spaces will be upgraded during university holidays. Other areas will upgraded by arrangement with Faculties
A range of help is available on Microsoft's Windows 11 training resources pages.
We anticipate that a lot of the software in Software Center will be compatible with Windows 11, however all non-standard hardware and specialist software used within Faculties and Directorates will need to be checked. Some existing software licenses may need to be updated if they do not cover installation on Windows 11. Incompatible software will be package one by one when visiting each PC.
AMP requests should be made by June (deadline tba) for the start of the 2025-26 academic year. Please ensure that you budget for changes and log requests for software for Windows 11.
ILS Teams are working with Faculties and Directorates to schedule upgrade work and install replacement hardware across our campuses.