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Windows 10: It's Been Real
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Microsoft will stop security updates, software, and technical support for Windows 10 after October 14, 2025.
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Windows 11 offers better security, performance, productivity, and ongoing support.
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Make sure to back up your data before the upgrade, as fresh installations may result in data loss.
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Windows 11: System requirements
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These requirements are designed to ensure a great computing experience across a variety of devices, both now and in the future.
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UEFI, Secure Boot UEFI, Secure Boot capable and compatible with modern hardware security requirements.
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4 gigabytes (GB) or greater. DDR4 or newer
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250 GB or greater available disk space.
Solid State Drive (SSD/NVME) required
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Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates, and to download and use some features.
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Backing Up Using OneDrive & Nextcloud at NWU
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ONEDRIVE INFORMATION FOR STORAGE
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Daily work files can be backed up to OneDrive, another NWU-approved cloud platform for file storage.
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NEXTCLOUD INFORMATION FOR STORAGE
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Use Nextcloud to store research and departemental documents - it is also
NWU-approved.
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Use Alternative Methods To Back Up Your Personal Data
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Personal data such as photos, music, videos, and creative projects should not be stored on NWU cloud platforms.
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Each campus has an IT Service Desk. For IT issues, log a fault or contact your campus IT Service Desk.
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