# IT Services

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## Microsoft Windows 11

Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows Operating System from Microsoft.

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on 14 October 2025. Any University PCs which are still using Windows 10, must be upgraded to Windows 11 as soon as possible.

**We will revoke University network access to Windows 10 laptops and desktop PCs, whether these are managed by the University or standalone self-managed PCs.**

If your PC is already using Windows 11, you do not need to take any further action.

Information about upgrading:

- [A laptop](https://www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/ourservices/software/windows11/laptop/)
- [A desktop PC](https://connect.manchester.ac.uk/esc?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0012563&table=kb_knowledge&searchTerm=windows%2011)
- [A self-managed PC](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ESPzZGgiPh)

Note: a self-managed PC is set up and maintained by an individual or local team, usually used for specialist activities where a standard PC setup is not appropriate.

### More information:

- [How to find out which version of Windows you are using](https://connect.manchester.ac.uk/esc?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0012063&table=kb_knowledge)
- [Things to know after your upgrade](https://www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/ourservices/software/windows11/things-to-know/)

Last updated: Wednesday 4 March 2025

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