To determine if Windows 11 is already installed on your computer, follow these steps:
- In the Windows search bar at the bottom of your screen, type "System Information" and press "Enter."
- In the window that opens, look for the item called "OS Name." If you are running Windows 11, the value for that field should say something similar to "Microsoft Windows 11 Education."
If your "OS Name" value does not include "Windows 11", then your computer will need to be upgraded.
Please make sure to review the next section regarding hardware compatibility as some computer models cannot be upgraded and will need to be replaced. Also review the "Determining Software Compatibility" section to determine compatibility with any specialized software.
As we work to transition to Windows 11,
it is important to note that this upgrade has specific hardware requirements. To meet security requirements, only specific models can be upgraded.
Not sure what your model number is?
Model numbers are generally listed on the computer case. If you are unable to find it or would like to verify it, you can follow these steps:
- In the Windows search bar at the bottom of your screen, type "System Information" and press "Enter."
- In the window that opens, look for the item called "System Model." The value for that item is the model of your computer.
Dell Optiplex and Latitude models compatible with Windows 11
The campus primarily uses the Dell Optiplex desktop and Dell Latitude laptop models. The following models have been tested and are compatible with Windows 11:
• Compatible OptiPlex desktop models: 5000, 5060, 5070, 5080, 5090, 70101, 70201, 7060, 7070, and 7090
• Compatible Latitude laptop models: 5400, 5420, 5430, 5440, 5450, 5490, 5500, 5590, 7200, 7400, 7490, and 7520
1 Note the Optiplex 7010 and 7020 models are compatible only if purchased within the last three years (2021-2024). Dell has models with the same number that originate back to the 2012-2015 time frame that are not compatible.
Models outside the Dell Optiplex and Latitude series
If your model is not part of the Optiplex or Latitude series or is not a Dell, you can verify if it is compatible by doing one of the following below:
If your hardware is compatible with Windows 11, please also verify software compatibility in the next section. If both hardware and software are compatible, please submit a Windows 11 Upgrade ticket. CTS staff will then schedule an appointment with you. Please have your data backed up prior to the appointment and allow two hours for the upgrade to take place.