Manually Upgrade to Windows 11
Windows 10 was released in 2015 and will no longer be supported by Microsoft as of October 2025. Accordingly, FHSU Technology Services is planning to upgrade all university-owned Windows 10 (or older) PCs to Windows 11.
While the transition to Windows 11 is mandatory, the instructions below will allow FHSU faculty and staff to proactively upgrade your university-owned computer at your convenience and avoid the inconvenience of an automated upgrade later.
The upgrade to Windows 11 is easy.
How to Upgrade:
- Plan for approximately 1-2 hours of downtime.
- Save all important files to your OneDrive or the N:\ drive.
- Begin the upgrade using Upgrade Method 1 below.
Recommendations:
- Begin the upgrade just before leaving work for the day. Close all apps, begin the upgrade, and then lock the computer. Everything should be ready by morning.
- If the installer says your computer isn't compatible with Windows 11, submit a Technology Support Request Form for assistance.