Upgrade to Windows 11

Support for Windows 10 will end on 14 October 2025. Your devices need to be upgraded to Windows 11.

*** For all colleagues working in the university’s administration: You are using a special version of Windows 10 that is not affected by the end of support, or your device has already been upgraded to Windows 11. You will find further information separately. ***

How do I upgrade to Windows 11?

Please check whether your device meets the system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. If your device is not suitable for Windows 11, it makes sense to get a new device. 

The preferred way to switch to Windows 11 is to upgrade your system. This is either suggested by your system or you can trigger it manually via Start > Settings > Update & Security. By default, all settings and content are retained during the upgrade, but we recommend backing up your data in advance to be on the safe side. 

An alternative to the system upgrade is a new installation of Windows 11. However, all settings will be lost; programs and data must be reinstalled. 

What happens if I keep Windows 10?

Please note that keeping Windows 10 although support for this version has ended is an unpredictable risk to the security of your device. There are no more security updates. The support for certain programs (e.g. Microsoft Teams) is also foreseeable, which will lead to compatibility problems.

Where can I get support for the upgrade?

The IT Support team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the update. All information including detailed instructions for updating to Windows 11, our consultation hours and our contact information can be found on our homepage.