Windows 11

In October 2025, Microsoft will cease updates and support for Windows 10. University IT Services (UIT) will therefore upgrade the operating system on all computers currently using Windows 10 to Windows 11 during 2024 and 2025.

Upgrades to Windows 11 on new computers will begin in the fall of 2024. Users will also have the option to upgrade their own computers via the Software Center. Remaining computers are planned to be upgraded by UIT during spring 2025.

Some computers may need to be replaced

Of the approximately 10,000 Windows computers at Uppsala University managed by UIT, around 2,500 are too old to be compatible with Windows 11. These computers will need to be replaced. UIT will provide lists to all departments indicating which computers are affected.

Based on the list, each institution can determine how many computers they need to replace by spring 2025.

Computers that are dependant on older operating systems will be handled separately, such as computers used to control lab equipment.

The upgrade is primarily aimed at maintaining high security within the university’s IT environment. Our goal is to complete this transition before summer 2025 to ensure stability, continuity, and security in our IT systems.

This page will be updated continously pending the Windows 11 upgrades in the fall. If you have any questions about the implementation of Windows 11, please contact itsupport@uu.se.