Windows 11

Users may see the following warning.  This warning can be ignored and doesn’t affect the operation of the software, so we recommend ticking ‘Don’t show this message again’ then click cancel to prevent it re-appearing during the remainder of your logged in session.

📢Windows security message when opening Multisim

You may notice the following Windows pop-up when opening Multisim:

This is an expected Windows security message and is linked to a component called Bonjour. It does not prevent Multisim from running and can be safely ignored.

• Click 'Cancel' and continue using Multisim normally.
• If you don't want to see the message again, tick 'Don't show this message again' before closing it.

Please contact IT Services only if Multisim does not start or behaves unexpectedly after the message appears.

📢 OneDrive: First time login 

When you log in to a lab computer for the first time, your user profile is created. During this process, OneDrive will automatically sign in and begin syncing your files, with files downloading only when you open them. Please note that there is no automatic sign in on Mac lab computers, but you will be prompted to sign in to OneDrive after logging in.

Microsoft Office apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will usually save to OneDrive automatically, but other software files might be stored locally on the computer, especially when using it for the first time.

Saving your files

Files saved only to the lab computer could be lost when you sign out.

To keep your work safe, please make sure you:

• Save files directly to your OneDrive folder whenever possible
• Copy any locally saved files into OneDrive before signing out
• Check that important files have synced ‘saved’ to OneDrive before leaving the computer

We strongly recommend always checking that your files are safely stored in OneDrive before signing out of a lab computer.

📢 Windows monthly update behaviour on your device

Your Windows 11 device is set to use the default update settings from Microsoft. This means:

• ✅ Updates will be downloaded and installed automatically by Windows.
• 🕒 Windows will try to install updates outside of your active hours to avoid disruptions.
• 🔄 If a restart is needed, you’ll get a notification and can schedule a time that works for you.

You don’t need to do anything—Windows will take care of updates in the background to help keep your device secure and up to date.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback please contact the IT Service Desk at IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk

We’re looking for volunteers to join our Windows 11 Early Adopter Programme — a small community of colleagues who receive Microsoft monthly updates slightly ahead of wider rollout. 

What’s involved? 

• Early Adopter devices receive the updates 7 days ahead of wider rollout 
• Participants continue using their device as normal and let us know if they spot any unexpected issues 

By volunteering, you’ll help support a reliable, secure, and stable Windows 11 experience for colleagues across the University. 

Software delivered through Software Centre is excluded, as it is managed through a separate assurance process. However, if you are unsure whether your software is suitable for inclusion, please submit the details and we will review and confirm whether it falls within the scope of the Early Adopter Programme. 

If you would like to support this initiative and join the Early Adopters Programme, please complete the form below:

Protecting Your Critical IT Applications – Fill out form