Microsoft Windows Support Statement
This page gives information on the versions of Microsoft Windows supported by IT Services and installation methods for the software.
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Support on the Trinity data network in offices and labs
IT Services provides support for computers running the following versions of Microsoft Windows only on the Trinity data network in offices and labs, the staff Wi-Fi network, and the staff VPN service:
- Windows 11 Education versions 24H2, 23H2 and 22H2
- Windows 11 Pro versions 24H2 and 23H2
- Windows 10 Education or Pro version 22H2*
Not sure what version of Windows you are running? Check out our webpage for details on how you can find out.
There is no support for Windows Home or Mobile editions (or other editions not listed above) as these cannot be centrally managed on the Trinity data network. To help ensure the security of the Trinity data network and your own data there is also no support for older versions of Windows which are no longer supported by Microsoft, including older out-of-support versions of Windows 10.
* Windows 10 will go out of support in October 2025
Microsoft will be withdrawing support for Windows 10 on 14th October 2025 and will no longer provide security updates for this version of the operating system after this date.
Any desktop or laptop computers purchased from 2019 onwards should be capable of being upgraded to Windows 11.
If your Windows 10 device was bought prior to 2019 then it is unlikely to meet the technical requirements for Windows 11, and also it will be out of warranty. These devices should be replaced before October 2025.
For more details, see our news item linked below.
Windows Pro and Windows Education editions provide a similar set of features and functionality. The main benefit of using the Education edition is that Microsoft provides 12 months of additional support for Education editions, including important operating system security updates.
For assistance with applying the 'Education' edition licence code, please contact the IT Service Desk.
We recommend that staff and postgraduates working in Trinity offices and labs contact the IT Service Desk prior to purchasing any computer running Windows, to ensure that you are obtaining the appropriate operating system version for use on the Trinity data network.
Staff who purchase a new PC or laptop from Dell will be provided with a Windows 11 Education software image, tailored by IT Services for connection to the Trinity data network.
Under the University's Microsoft Campus Licence Agreement, IT Services can provide copies of Windows operating systems (Windows 11 Education, Windows 10 Education) to registered members of staff only. Please be aware that IT Services can offer advice on how to undertake an upgrade or downgrade to one of the supported operating systems only and it is up to the workstation user to complete the process of installing a new operating system.
Support on the Student Wi-Fi service
Students connecting to the Student Wi-Fi service in student residences and on campus may connect any edition of Windows 11 and Windows 10* to the service, provided the latest software security updates are installed.
* The Student Wi-Fi service does not provide support for Windows 10 S or Windows 10 X. Students using Windows 10 S who wish to connect to the Student Wi-Fi service are advised to obtain the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home from the Windows Store App.
Support for Windows applications provided by external suppliers
We advise that you refer to the relevant supplier's web pages for statements concerning support for their particular application version running on the various versions of Windows and if there are constraints in running such applications on specific versions of these operating systems. Those using applications newly deployed on any new Windows operating system should be vigilant for issues, especially during the initial use of the system.
If possible when purchasing new PCs, it would be advisable to retain the older PCs with the previous platform until the testing of an application is completed.
Microsoft Operating System Support
You can read more about Microsoft support at the Microsoft support lifecycle site.
| Microsoft Product | End of Support |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 | N/A |
| Windows 10 | 14 October 2025 |
| Windows 8.1 | 10 January 2023 |
| Windows 7 | 14 January 2020 |