What is happening?
MFCF is deploying Windows 11 release 25H2 to all systems that meet the system requirements.
MFCF has been testing this release of Windows 11, and we find it stable for productivity applications (Microsoft 365 apps, Acrobat Pro, internet browsers, etc.)
We have also done basic tests with many mathematical applications (Maple, Matlab, MikTex, Python, R, RStudio).
When is this happening?
February and March 2026
Who is impacted?
Users whose University owned Windows machines are managed with Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (MEMCM, formerly SCCM).
What is the impact?
Windows 11 will be upgraded to release 25H2. Applications will not be removed or reinstalled. There may be multiple system reboots to apply the upgrade.
What do you need to do?
MFCF recommends people in a department arrange amongst themselves to apply the upgrade at different times so not everyone is adjusting to the changes at the same time.
Applying the upgrade
The upgrade is available for you to run via the Software Centre (Start > Microsoft Configuration Manager > Software Center > Updates). The upgrade installs and triggers reboots. The upgrade is expected to take a few minutes to complete.
We recommend applying the upgrade when you are on campus. Laptop users on campus need to use the wired connection for the duration of the upgrade. We highly recommend the laptop be connected to AC power to avoid a drained battery during the upgrade.
The update can be applied by people working on University owned machines at home. The VPN must be connected to run the upgrade. The download time depends on the internet connection speed.
Questions or concerns?
Contact Eric Buller or submit an RT