Windows 11

Windows 11 is coming to new laptops and laptop refreshes starting in June 2023.  There are some key differences in Windows 10 (current) and Windows 11.  We will try to lay out the most noticeable differences here. 

Key New Features:

• Please Note:  If you install Windows 11 - you will be changed over to Office 365 automatically (as opposed to locally installed versions of the Microsoft Office Suite).  Most SSC Users are already on O365 already.

• New!  Tabbed Explorer windows

• New!  Snap Groups/Group Layouts

• New!  Start Menu changes

• New!  Start Menu & taskbar changes

Key Differences in Win 10 & Win 11

• Look/Feel (rounded corners, icons, etc)

• Performance Enhancements & Hardware Requirements

• Connection to University Resources

  • From ITS:  MiWorkspace has also changed the method by which Windows 11 computers connect to University resources on campus when the Windows 11 computer is being used off campus. 

  • We have removed DirectAccess and instead are using a Cisco management tunnel that works similarly to DirectAccess in that it starts automatically and connects without requiring you to login. This will provide VPN connection to campus services when you are off campus and you should not launch the Cisco VPN client to connect to services like Bomgar because it's already connected. 

  • Launching the Cisco VPN client when on the management tunnel will cause the tunnel to disconnect. When on campus, the management tunnel detects a campus connection and will turn itself off.

More Links:

• ITS Knowledgebase Article on Windows 11

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