Description:
In 2015 Microsoft released the latest version of it's Windows operating system, Windows 10. This new version of Windows has been selected as the next version of Windows to be adopted on IT managed computers at Trent University.
Preparations to deliver an automated upgrade to our community have been made. The migration will follow a published schedule (subject to minor changes, which would be communicated both on the posted migration schedule and via email through your Department Admin).
Project Progress is available by Department and in Quick View form. Please see Related Links
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|
Take a look at our video and screenshots of the process at the following link : |
|
Please see the release timetable for the Windows 10 migration at https://www.trentu.ca/it/schedule-migration-to-windows-10 |
|
It is the intention to have all Trent- imaged computers migrated over the summer of 2017. Any questions relating to the release timetable will need to be coordinated through the administrative point of contact in your department. |
|
Leveraging the same technology used by Microsoft to push Windows 10 out to millions of computers world wide, it is our intention to deliver an upgrade that does not require a re-image of your machine. |
|
Yes, this upgrade will be an in-place upgrade that will include your settings, bookmarks, files etc. |
|
Yes, our technical training provider, lynda.com has a number of tutorials related to Windows 10. See the related links section of this page for details. |
|
The system requirements for Windows 10 and Windows 7 are the same, however it’s possible that older computers will have some compatibility issues with the new version of Windows. As these issues are discovered, they’ll be communicated on this page under the Compatibility Matrix Area. |
|
The upgrade process will have an Opt-In / Opt-Out aspect. Most instrumentation is unmanaged and isn't even on the radar of our upgrade process, however if a computer does slip by, the owners themselves can cancel the process by opting out. |
|
You shouldn't need it, but just to be safe you could ensure you have your recovery key printed and handy. Open File Explorer > Right click C: drive > Manage Bitlocker > Backup your recovery key |
|
We are maintaining a Trent specific list at the link below. There is also a link to a searchable Microsoft software compatibility database : https://www.trentu.ca/it/windows-10-software-compatibility |
Compatibility Matrix-W10
| Computer Model | Compatibility | Noted Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Desktop OptiPlex 7010 | Compatible | |
| Dell Desktop OptiPlex 7020 | Compatible | |
| Dell Desktop OptiPlex 5040 | Compatible | |
| Dell Desktop OptiPlex 790 | Compatible with third party driver intervention |
Win10 not supported by Dell, however third party compatible drivers will be installed through the Trent automated migration process |
| Dell Desktop OptiPlex 780 | Compatible with third party driver intervention |
Win10 not supported by Dell, however third party compatible drivers will be installed through the Trent automated migration process |
| Dell Laptop Latitude 3450 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E5440 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E5450 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E5470 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E5530 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E5540 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E5550 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E5570 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E6330 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E6430 | Compatible | |
| Dell Laptop Latitude E6530 | Compatible |
If you do not see your PC on the list above as being compatible, it is due to age, performance and possible driver compatibility issues.
In such cases, we will not be assigning the upgrade to it and can not recommend upgrading it.
Migration Stats-W10:
Quick View Migration Totals:
| Supported Models to Migrate | Supported Migrations Completed | Opt- Outs | Unsupported Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 600 | 8 | 133 |
(Please contact tannaedwards@trentu.ca if you require additional detail)
Department |
Supported Models to Migrate |
Supported Migrations Completed |
Possible Total Unsupported Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Skills | 3 | 2 | |
| Academic Testing Centre | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Alumni Affairs | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Ancient History & Classics | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Animal Care Facility | 2 | 2 |
1 |
| Anthropology | 19 | 16 | 0 |
| Athletics | 19 | 10 | 4 |
| Bata Library | 35 |
30 |
7 |
| Biology | 22 | 10 | 2 |
| Business Administration | 8 | 2 | 7 |
| Campus Card | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Canadian Studies | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Career Centre | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Centre for Aging and Society | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Centre for Teaching and Learning | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Champlain College | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Chemistry | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Child and Youth Studies | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Communications Office | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Computing and Information Systems | 8 |
6 |
2 |
| Conferences | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Counselling Centre | 11 | 9 | 1 |
| Cultural Studies | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Dean of Arts & Science | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Economics | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| English | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| English as a Second Language | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Environmental and Life Sciences | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| External Relations & Advancement | 26 | 27 | 0 |
| Facilities Management | 27 | 17 | 4 |
| Faculty Association | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Finance Office | 24 | 21 | 7 |
| Financial Aid | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| First Peoples House of Learning | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forensic Science | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| French & Francophone Studies | 3 |
1 |
2 |
| Frost Centre | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gender and Women's Studies | 12 | 10 | 3 |
| Grad Studies - Cdn & Native | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grad Studies - English | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grad Studies - History |
2 |
1 | 0 |
| Grad Studies - Modelling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Graduate Studies | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Gzowski College | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| History | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Housing Office | 15 | 11 | 1 |
| Human Resources | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| Human Rights | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Indigenous Studies | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Information Technology | 32 | 18 | 3 |
| International Development Studies | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| International Office | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| Journalism/BAS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lab - Doug Evans | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lady Eaton College | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Marketing & Communications | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Nursing Program | 51 | 45 | 0 |
| Office of Student Affairs | 22 | 10 | 2 |
| Office of the Registrar | 26 | 19 | 0 |
| Otonabee College | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Philosophy | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Physics | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| President's Office | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Print Shop | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Psychology | 34 | 5 | 10 |
| Recruitment & Admissions | 21 | 15 | 4 |
| Research Office | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Risk Management | 12 | 9 | 1 |
| School of Education | 24 | 9 | 3 |
| Science Complex | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Security | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Social Work | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Sociology | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Strategic Enrollment Management | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Student Accessibility Services | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Traill College | 4 | 3 |
0 |
| Trent Online | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Trent University Durham | 25 | 13 | 3 |
|
TSE/Geography |
8 | 5 | 4 |
|
School of the Environment (TSE) |
14 | 9 | 3 |
| University Secretariat | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Unknown Dept | 20 | 29 | 1 |
| VP Academic | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| VP, Finance & Admin | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Water Quality Centre | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Watershed Science Centre | 1 | 1 | 0 |