About Windows updates

Microsoft requires major operating system updates to Windows every 12–18 months to receive current security patches and bug fixes. Faculty and staff with eligible computers will be notified by email when a required upgrade is available in Software Center.

Instructions for updating your Windows operating system

Windows 11 updates

Microsoft Windows 11 is the current operating system shipping on newly ordered devices, as well as existing devices that are rebuilt or re-imaged. An update to Windows 11 is available to existing compatible Windows 10 devices as a self-install upgrade through Software Center

All Windows 11 devices, including those that run the self-install upgrade, will also have their Microsoft Office suite upgraded to Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft Office 365 is the most current version of Office suite and is suitable for nearly all Office 2016 use cases. If you have a business requirement to use the legacy Office 2016, your device will need to remain on Windows 10. Note that Office 2016 and Windows 10 will only be supported until October, 2025.

More information about Windows 11

Windows 10 updates

Microsoft Windows 10 is supported by MiWorkspace for devices not compatible with Windows 11 or those with a business need to use Office 2016 or remain on Windows 10. Windows 10 updates can be self-installed through Software Center. Note that Office 2016 and Windows 10 will only be supported until October, 2025.