On May 13, CaTS announced that Wright State will begin the migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for both Dayton and Lake Campuses.
Starting on October 29, CaTS will begin automatically deploying upgrades to Windows 11 WITHOUT user initiation or confirmation.
This transition is necessary due to Microsoft's planned end of support of Windows 10 in 2025.
What should I do?
If you have not run the update, it is recommended that you update on your own as soon as possible through the Operating Systems tab of Software Center to avoid any unintended downtime. If you fail to upgrade on your own before the automatic upgrade reaches your computer, you may have unwanted downtime.
If you previously attempted the upgrade and it failed, please try the upgrade again. If the upgrade continues to fail, please contact CaTS to have your machine checked to determine if there are hardware requirements not met or other resolutions.
What about Virtual Machines (VDIs)?
- If you use a Persistent VDI, you can also perform the upgrade using Software Center. Your VDI will disconnect, and deny connections until the upgrade is completed. Please allow at least 2 hours before contacting the Help Desk if unable to re-connect.
- If Persistent VDIs are not upgraded, automatic upgrades will occur also.
If you use an Instant Clone VDI, CaTS will be upgrading these centrally and the upgrade process will be seamless to the user.
What if I do not want to Upgrade?
If you believe that your computer cannot or should not be upgraded without a negative impact to your official work, please contact CaTS to discuss your concerns as soon as possible.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the CaTS Help Desk at 937-775-4827, or helpdesk@wright.edu.
