This article explains how to upgrade your university-own computer to Windows 11.  For more general information about the Windows 10 to Windows 11 project, please visit the Windows 11 SharePoint page.

This article is for users with a device that is compatible with Windows 11.

Step 1 - Check Free Disk Space

1. Open File Explorer

2. Select This PC

3. Ensure you have at least 50 GB of free space on your C: drive

If you need information on how to free up space, please read the knowledge base article "How to free up storage space in your computer".

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Step 2 - Open Windows Update

1. If your device is compatible with Windows 11 and the update is available, you will receive an "Upgrade to Windows 11" shortcut on your desktop:

2. Run this to open Windows Update and you should see the update to Windows 11 available to download and install.

3. If you have any other pending updates on this screen, it is recommended to complete any pending updates (and any restarts) before beginning the installation of Windows 11.

Please note: if you have the icon but the update is not listed, select the Check for Updates button and it should appear.

4. When you select Download and Install, the update will download and then install.

5. You can close the window at this point. The update will carry on processing in the background.

6. When the update has completed you will receive a restart notification:

From here you can either:

• Schedule the restart
• Restart it over night
• Restart immediately.

6. What you will see when you choose to restart:

1. The installation will begin
2. Your computer will reboot a few times
3. Then you will see Window 11 on your machine.

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What to do if you need help

If you need help, please contact ServiceLine or visit one of our Tech Hubs.

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