Windows 10 End of Life TXST Plan

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for the Windows 10 operating system. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for computers using Windows 10. To help keep TXST information and data secure, after support ends, Windows 10 computers will no longer be allowed to connect to the TXST wired or wireless network.

Project Timeline

To assist our campus community with moving off of Windows 10 prior to Microsoft's end of support, we have established the following project timeline:

• Now through May 30, 2025 - Free Windows 10 re-imaging to Windows 11 on supported TXST computers (delivery and data backup not included)
• August 30, 2025 - University goal for TXST Windows 10 computers to be upgraded to Windows 11
• October 14, 2025 - Microsoft Windows 10 End of Life
• After October 14, 2025 - Windows 10 computers cannot connect to the TXST network

August 30 Campus Goal: Upgrade all TXST computers to Windows 11

Since the Windows 10 end of life will occur before the start of the Spring 2026 semester, it is important that all TXST Windows 10 computers be upgraded to Windows 11 before the Fall 2025 semester ends. Therefore, we have set a campus goal for TXST computers to upgrade to Windows 11 by August 30, 2025.

We need your help to accomplish this goal. ITAC will work closely with faculty, staff, Department Heads, and Technical Support Staff (TSPs) to offer the following support, information, and services:

• Help faculty, staff, and students check their computer operating system to see if it needs an upgrade.
• Work with TSPs who have MDT access to remove the Windows 10 image.
  • Train TSPs for MDT access to upgrade department computers to Windows 11
• Provide TSPs and Department Heads with specific lists of Windows 10 computers in their areas using the Windows 11 Readiness Report Request.
• Re-image Windows 10 computers at our ITAC Service Centers in San Marcos and Round Rock (at no cost now through May 30, 2025) for supported TXST computers (delivery and data backups not included).
• Contact individual faculty, staff, and students who are using Windows 10 and provide upgrade options (projected: August 2025)

 

How to Get Windows 11

See the Windows 11 Operating System page to learn how to upgrade your TXST or personal computer from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

NOTE: Not sure which operating system is on your computer? Learn how to find out here.

 

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