Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system known how intuitive navigation, easy organization, and faster performance.
- Available to: Faculty, Staff, Students
- Where to use: Texas State devices, Open Computer Labs
- Cost: Varies
Get Started
See the various ways to get Windows 11 on your TXST or Personal Computer
New TXST Computers
- New Windows computers come with Windows 11.
Existing TXST Computers
- Run the Windows 11 Upgrade
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update
- Look for Windows 11, version 23H2 or 24H2
- Click Download and install
- This process typically takes 60–90 minutes.
- Be sure to back up your files before starting.
- Technical Support Personnel (TSPs) can re-image computers using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
- Request the Windows 11 Standard Image via Software Center.
- Use ITAC Re-Image services.
Microsoft and TXST to End Support of Windows 10
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.
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.
If your university owned computer is capable of upgrading to Windows 11, this should be completed by August 30th.
If you have a legitimate business reason why a computer in your department cannot be upgraded to Windows 11, please complete the Windows 10 Exception Request.
View the Windows 10 End of Life plan.