Windows 11 Optional Upgrade

This article applies to most employee assigned computers running the Windows 10 operating system during the optional upgrade period from January 16th 2025 through February 2nd 2025. This article will provide step by step instructions for employees to walk through the process of upgrading your Windows 10 device to Windows 11. This process is expected to take 45 minutes to 3 hours. While downloading and during the initial installation of the upgrade you will still be able to work on your device. Please make sure to keep your device plugged in and turned on for the whole process.

1. In the Windows search bar, type in “Check for updates” and click on the System settings search result for Check for updates.

2. The Settings window will open to the Windows Update tab. Click on the Check for updates button.

3. Windows will look for available updates for your computer.

4. When the Check for updates process is complete, you should be presented with an option to install Windows 11. Click on Download and Install.

Windows 11, version 24H2 in the Windows Update menu, with the "download and install" button circled in red

5. Windows 11 will now begin downloading in the background. During this stage of the process, you may continue to work on your device.

6. Once the download is complete, it will prompt you to restart your computer. You can do this immediately or schedule a time to have your device restart. Please make sure to save any of your work and close any applications you may have open before your restart your device. If the installation completes while you are away from the device, it may restart automatically outside of active hours. Active hours are from 7:00AM to 10:00PM.

7. Once your device has finished restarting, your device will present the new Windows 11 login screen. Sign in with your ParklandOne credentials to complete your user profile setup.

Note: The first time you disconnect your laptop from its dock, you may be prompted to provide credentials to authenticate to the PCNET wireless network. Please use your ParklandOne credentials.



Keywords:
Manual Update Win OS Microsoft 
Doc ID:
147532
Owned by:
Sean P. in Parkland College
Created:
2025-01-14
Updated:
2025-01-16
Sites:
Parkland College