Windows 11 Implementation FAQ

A typical reimage takes about 60-90 minutes to complete, barring any hiccups. You can schedule an appointment in your office or for drop-off at the ITS Help Desk (PVL) or A206 (BRB). Laptops dropped off after 2:00 p.m. on the Platteville campus will be ready by 9:00 a.m. the next business day. Laptops dropped off after 1:00 p.m. on the Baraboo campus will be ready as soon as possible based on Marilyn’s availability.

Appointments may be scheduled far in advance. Consider “down times” and vacation days when planning your reimaging. To schedule an appointment, complete Computer Reimage to Windows 11 in the Tech Support portal.

Setting up a sync to OneDrive from your device is Step 1 in preparing for any change involving your operating system, whether you are switching to a new laptop or reimaging to Windows 11. This sync ensures that documents stored on your device are regularly backed up. Please note: Ideally, files and data should be stored in campus storage volume (e.g., SHARED1) or in a cloud repository, like OneDrive or Teams. Storing files on the local (/C:) drive is risky.

Check out this article for other things you may want to do when Preparing for a new devices or operating system.

Send an inquiry to helpdesk@uwplatt.edu. Your support liaison will work with you.

The biggest difference you will see in Windows 11 is the task bar, which has moved from the left of the screen to the center.  You can move it back to the left if you prefer.

Windows 11 does have some nice new features, like the ability to “snap” documents or windows to four corners versus two sides, doubling or quadrupling the visuals on your monitor! 

 

For more insights, check out Windows 11 tutorials such as Meet Windows 11: The basics from Microsoft or Windows 11 Quick Tips in LinkedIn Learning.

To schedule an individual appointment for your device, submit the Computer Reimage to Windows 11 service linked on the right and choose the form that corresponds to your campus. NOTE: If you are responsible for more than one device that needs reimaging, please submit one form per device. Likewise, if your entire department or team plans to reimage at the same time, there should be one form submitted per device with everyone requesting the same date/time.