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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 - Education/Enterprise

The following table summarizes the results of ITS's testing of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update against university services and supported software.  This table will continue be updated as information continues to be gathered.

Note:  If Microsoft Edge fails to access a service, please try again with another web browser.  Tested browsers included Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome.

Important:  Ensure your computer supports Windows 10.  If you blindly install Windows 10 without running the compatibility test, your hardware devices may not work due to incompatible drivers.

My Software is not listed!

  • If you are using software that is not in the list below, it is most likely not a supported software package so please check with the vendor before you make a decision to upgrade or not. Please contact the IT Support Centre, x36666, if you have any questions.

Last Updated: October 18, 2017

Windows Services Pass/Fail Comments
Active Directory (AD) / Windows File Service
  • Pass
  • Joined to AD
  • Added domain printers 
  • Login works fine
  • Accessed file space

Adobe Software

Adobe Reader DC

 

 

Antivirus Software

System Centre Endpoint Protection (SCEP)
  • Failed
  • Use built-in Windows Defender (same as SCEP, but is not managed)

Internet Browsers

Internet Explorer 11
  • Pass
  • Built-in
  • Basic functionality works
  • Required Compatibility Mode for some sites

Microsoft Edge
  • Pass
  • Built-in
  • Basic functionality works

Google Chrome
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionally works

Mozilla Firefox
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionality works
Microsoft Office

Office 2016 Professional (MSI/Office365 ProPlus subscription)

  • 32-bit version downloaded from MyQueen'sU

Access 2016
  • Pass
  • Installed

Excel 2016
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionality works

Outlook 2016
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionality works

OneDrive for Business 2016
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionality works

OneNote 2016
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionality works

PowerPoint 2016
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionality works

Skype for Business 2016
  • Pass
  • Installed
  • Basic functionality works
Connectivity Software

Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

 

 

 

Remote Gateway via Remote Desktop Protocol ( RDP/RDG )
  • Pass
  • Windows 7/8 Tutorial was followed. 
  • How the RDC app is located is the only difference

Wireless connectivity

 

 

 
Administrative Software

RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools)

 

 

 

Windows KMS Activation of Windows Enterprise
  • Pass
  • Enterprise/Education version is only available for Queen's owned computers

Peoplesoft

 

 
Applications / Services

QShare

 

 

 

Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)

 

 

 

Queen's Wiki

 

 
Enterprise Licensed Software

ARC GIS
  • Per vendor website

Matlab
  • Per vendor website

Maple
  • Per vendor website

SAS
  • Per vendor website

SPSS
  • Per vendor website