Upgrading Windows 11

Overview

Maintaining a recent version of Windows 11 is important for both features and security. ASCTech periodically requires upgrades to a current Windows version, it is preferred you upgrade on your own schedule to avoid any disruptions in your work.

Keeping current means all Windows features are available and systems have the latest bug and security fixes. 

This article will help you upgrade Windows on your own, and this article will be kept up to date as ASCTech makes new versions available.

January 2nd, 2026

On April 19th, after 7pm, Windows 10 machines that can run Windows 11 will upgrade to Windows 11. We strongly encourage you to self-upgrade in advance if you are on Windows 10. An upgrade can take 1-2 hours. Keeping current means all Windows features are available and system have the latest bug fixes.

Procedure

We encourage you to upgrade to the current supported Windows 11 Version, via the following method:

  1. Ensure your device is plugged into power (if a laptop) and has a Internet connection
  2. Open the Windows Start Menu (or click on the search bar typically found on the bottom left of the screen) and type/look for “Software Center” >> Open Software Center
  3. Go to the "Operating Systems" Tab >> Look for the "ASC - Windows 11 Upgrade"
  4. Click "Install”
  5. At this point, please allow up to a couple hours for the update to take place. 

Note:

  • You will need a minimum of 20GB of available storage on the hard drive. Contact ASCTech, if you need assistance.
  • If you have issues finding the update option in Software Center, please contact ASCTech for assistance.
  • A PDF version of the screenshots below has been attached for better clarity. Refer to the "Attachments" section within this webpage.

Screenshots to find your current Windows version, finding out how much available space you have, and how to update are provided below;

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Step 2: **If you are on a version number that is less than 21, please consider upgrading. (I.E: If you're on Version 1909, you will want to upgrade to 21H2)

 

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If all goes well, you should return to the Windows login screen. Upon signing in after an upgrade, please allow a ~ 5 minute buffer for your account to set up for the new Windows 11 version. 

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