UNMC and Nebraska Medicine Information Technology is rolling out Windows 11 across the enterprise over the next several months to all compatible workstations. This upgrade will be done in waves to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.
Windows 11 looks and functions much like Windows 10, with a slight change — the menu bar now is centered on the bottom of the screen instead of the lower left corner.
Most applications will run seamlessly, but information technology has identified a few that are not yet compatible. See more about that below. IT has blocked Windows 11 from any device running something tested as incompatible and will add to that list if other applications are found during the deployment. Application owners have been made aware and are working through plans to upgrade their systems to be compatible.
Windows 11 will require a reboot once the work is complete. Users will be prompted for this and have three days to reboot their computer. Note that it may take longer, anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes, to completely return to a login screen.
If any users encounter problems with their specific applications, submit a ticket by calling 402-559-7700 or visiting this link. IT teams will assist, gather information and help work through the issue.
Q: Why are you deploying Windows 11?
A: This is being done to comply with Microsoft’s end-of-life guidelines for Windows 10, which has been set for October 2025. While there is a paid method to receive security patches for a short period of time after that date, all support will be phased out.
Q: Why hasn’t my device received Windows 11 yet?
A: There could be a few different reasons:
- The device has not yet been put into a deployment wave.
- An application has been listed as incompatible with Windows 11.
- A device is older than is supported by Windows 11.
Q: What if my device is too old?
A: Depending on your organization:
- Nebraska Medicine is prioritizing life cycle funding and replacements for devices that are known to not work properly with Windows 11. Workstation teams will be reaching out as they work through the various areas to schedule a replacement.
- UNMC leadership is working with IT leadership to identify each department’s devices that need to be replaced and formulate a plan to fund those replacements.
Q: What happens if my device doesn’t have Windows 11 before October 2025?
A: IT has obtained licensing to continue to apply security patches to these devices for some time beyond the end-of-life date. In parallel, IT is working with UNMC and Nebraska Medicine leadership to continue replacing devices as quickly as resources allow.
Q: What applications are known to be incompatible with Windows 11?
A: As of Nov. 1, the current list is as follows. Note that this list is subject to change as applications are upgraded or new applications are discovered to have support issues.
- ISCV/XPER
- Sunquest
- CoPath
- Muse v9
- Bartender
- DoseEdge IV cart with Tangent workstations
- Vyne Dental/Vyne Trellis
- Daily QA v2.5.4 (Sun Nuclear)
- Aria v18 (Varian)
- Cytovision (v7.7)