Because of recent issues with network connectivity experienced by early adopters of the Windows 11 operating system, we wanted to provide a reminder that ITS continues to recommend NOT updating your Denison-owned Windows computer to Windows 11 yet. (For background, see our prior Windows 11 message).

Because Microsoft continues to develop and improve Windows 11, ITS plans to continue using Windows 10 as the primary operating system for Windows computers for the Spring 2023 semester and the 2023–24 academic year. This applies to Windows computers assigned to individuals as well as Windows computers in labs and classrooms.

In the meantime, ITS will test each forthcoming version of Windows 11 with our core desktop software. Once all major applications and functions run as expected, we will share an update with more information about how to prepare your computer and your files for an upgrade to Windows 11. 

If you have already upgraded a Denison-owned computer to Windows 11 and are experiencing issues with it, please contact the ITS Service Desk at servicedesk@denison.edu or 740-587-6395.