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Audience
Faculty & Staff
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This article will detail the steps required to upgrade to Windows 11 on faculty and staff computers.
If the computer is shared by multiple employees, please contact a supervisor of the department before installing Windows 11 onto the device.
Instructions
- Back up any data saved locally on the PC to either OneDrive, U Drive or the H Drive. For assistance on backing up data please contact the ITS Service Desk.
- If the computer is a laptop, please ensure it is connected to a docking station on campus during this entire process.
- Type "Software Center" in the search bar at the bottom left of the computer screen. Then, click "Open" under the Software Center icon in the search results.
- Once Software Center is open, click the "Operating Systems" tab. Then, click "Windows 11 Upgrade". If this option is not available, contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance.

- Click "Install" on each prompt.

- There will be an "Installing..." status and a window pop-up indicating the Windows 11 installation has begun. This process can take up to 2 hours. Please leave the computer powered on and do not use it during the install. The installation will be complete once the computer is on the Central Piedmont login screen.

- To confirm that the computer is on Windows 11, sign into the device and type "About your PC" in the search bar and click "Open".

- Scroll down to the "Windows specifications" section and the "Edition" of the operating system should show "Windows 11 Enterprise".

- If any applications are missing, please contact the ITS Service Desk to have them re-installed.