Upgrade to Windows 11
April 21, 2025
All ISU-owned PCs must be upgraded to Windows 11 before October 14, 2025*. PCs not upgraded by this deadline may be unable to connect to ISU secure systems, including MyISU and Canvas.
ITS strongly urges anyone with an ISU-owned PC to make this upgrade soon, when resources are available to assist. After August 1, the IT Service Desk and the System Administrators (SysAdmins) will be busy with fall semester inquiries and will not have as much time to assist with upgrade problems.
If you have not already completed the upgrade, provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, which takes most people ~30-60 minutes.
When attempting to upgrade, you may discover your computer does not support Windows 11, and you may need a newer computer. This is another good reason to try to upgrade your computer now, so there is time to order a replacement if you need one. ITS has negotiated special vendor pricing for replacement computers, so contact your area’s SysAdmin and/or UBO.
Please help us get this information out to all the faculty and staff in your areas. If you run into any problems, you can contact the ITS Service Desk at 208-282-4357 (help) or by email at help@isu.edu.
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*Microsoft has announced it will end support, updates, and security patches for its Windows 10 operating system after October 14, 2025. ISU ITS and technology partners across the University are working together to upgrade all eligible affected University-owned and managed machines to Windows 11 before this deadline. Transitioning from Windows 10 is vital for ensuring ongoing device safety and functionality. Once Microsoft ceases support, devices running Windows 10 will continue to operate but will no longer receive essential security updates, bug fixes, or technical support from Microsoft. Without protection against potential new vulnerabilities, these devices will become increasingly susceptible to malware and other cyber threats. Unsupported operating systems also risk being incompatibility with future software and cloud services.
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