Stay secure and move to Windows 10

Office of Information Technology

 

On Oct. 22, 2009 Windows 7 is reaching its β€œend of life,” at which point the software and security updates, as well as technical assistance, will no longer be available. Out-of-date operating systems create a substantial security risk. To mitigate that risk, all computers using Windows 7 operating systems must be upgraded to Windows 10 by Jan. 14, 2020

Here is what you need to know: 

Not sure which version of Windows you are running?

  • located on Microsoft’s support page.

Do you use Windows 7 at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½? 

  • You can find out more about your available options for upgrading by contacting your local Service Desk, listed below. If you feel your device cannot be upgraded to Windows 10 for software or hardware compatibility reasons, please contact us!

Anchorage
visit: page
Technical Support Center: (907)786-4646
Toll Free: (877) 633-3888
uaa.techsupport@alaska.edu 

Fairbanks
visit: project page
Phone:       (907) 450-8300 (x8300 on campus)
Toll-free:    (800) 478-8226
helpdesk@alaska.edu

Juneau
907-796-6400 (Helpdesk)
877-465-6400 (Toll Free)
uas.helpdesk@alaska.edu

Do you use Windows 7 at home? 

Some older PCs can be upgraded to Windows 10; you can find out if your device meets the requirements by visiting Microsoft’s . If you’re looking to upgrade hardware, new devices come with Windows 10 preinstalled.