Three Conditions to Check Before Upgrading to Windows 11
Target Audience: Advanced User, IT Manager
Article #: 13913
Summary
When upgrading to Windows 11, be careful. Upgrading to Windows 11 can cause the labeling software to fail if it is out of date. Since often the label software is used in production, this can put a halt and add risk to the Windows 10 upgrade. Check for these three conditions before doing the upgrade.
Instructions
Many companies will not allow employees to use unsupported versions of Windows (server or PC). This is likely because:
- They cannot buy new licenses if the system crashes and need to be rebuilt
- Microsoft will not longer send out security updates so they will be increasingly vulnerable to hackers.
Verify these 3 conditions with your labeling software before upgrading to Windows 11:
- Does the software work in Windows 11?
- Check the ‘systems requirements’ in efficientib.com knowledgebase for your version (link to our knowledgebase)
- Test your label software version on Windows 11 first
- Most apps will run in demo mode for 30 days…EBI keeps many installers for old versions if yours is missing.
- Spot check a few label designs to make sure it loads and print them correctly
- If using Windows print drivers, make sure the print drivers work on the new system
Check the efficientbi.com knowledgebase to see if their version is compatible.
- Will the license key activate the software after upgrade?
- Newer software licenses check ‘mother ship’ before activating
- Check activations remaining (if applies) by contacting your software provider
- Remember to deactivate (if possible) the license before upgrade to protect remaining activations
- Software subscriptions typically are not an issue for licensing
- What support is available after upgrade?
- Check your SMA status to see if you can get an upgrade and support if the upgrade fails. Email EBI support with you license information and we can check if you are not sure.
- Software developers typically take a hard line against helping customers with unsupported versions
- Check with vendor, sometimes resellers will provide some degree of support on software no longer supported by the developer
If you need further assistance, please contact us.