Since Microsoft released Windows 11, Dolphin has ensured your assistive technology is compatible, to keep up with all new innovations, so you continue to have the best, uninterrupted experiences with your software.
You can be confident that we've got you covered and that future versions of your Dolphin software product will work perfectly with Windows 11.
Windows 11 is the latest version of Windows, and is a major update to the Windows operating system. It offers innovations that enhance user productivity, along with a fresh experience that aids office and home working. It promises to be a reliable, secure and high-performance operating system.
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Windows 11 has been available for new Windows devices since 5 October 2021. An upgrade to Windows 11 was also rolled out from this date to existing Windows 10 users with compatible devices.
Some older computers may not be eligible for Windows 11. If you are using an older computer, this may be a good time to upgrade to a newer model. It helps ensure your computer runs better, is more secure and you have a better user experience.
Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 until 14 October 2025. Please be assured that this doesn't mean your PC will stop working. After 14 October 2025, Microsoft won't offer free security updates or bug fixes for Windows 10, and they won't offer any technical support for Windows 10. While your PC running Windows 10 will still function, it will be increasingly vulnerable to security threats such as viruses.
If your computer meets the system requirements, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free and you can also purchase extended security updates from Microsoft.
You can check if your computer is compatible with Windows 11 with a downloadable PC Health Check app available on the Microsoft website. (You will find it at the bottom of the linked page, under the heading 'Check for Compatibility'). It's quick to download and a pop-up provides full information as to whether your device is compatible for the upgrade.
Further information and system requirements for Windows 11 >
Dolphin wants to ensure that the process of upgrading to Windows 11 goes smoothly for all customers. With this in mind, our team has fully tests each of our assistive technology products to check the software works perfectly with Windows 11 and we roll out regular updates to keep up with the rolling updates in Windows.
This process started before the upgrade release, on a test version provided to us by Microsoft. Now Windows 11 has been released, the Dolphin team continues to run further tests on the live version of Windows 11. Our priority is to make sure every customer has the best possible experience with their Dolphin assistive technology when upgrading to Windows 11.
Continue reading to find out more about Windows 11 support for Dolphin products.
Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 until 14 October 2025. From this date, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11 to ensure you get the best experience from your computer software.
If you have a device compatible with Windows 11, and a SuperNova Maintenance Agreement (SMA) or SuperNova Software Upgrade Plan (SUP) you will be able to take advantage of any updates and changes to your assistive technology in line with Windows 11. These are pre-paid plans that provide automatic upgrades to the latest version of SuperNova:
If you are running SuperNova version 19 or earlier, we recommend you upgrade to the latest version and then purchase an SMA or SUP to ensure your software is fully maintained in the future. You can do this by contacting the Dolphin Sales Team on 01905 754 577 if you are based in the UK, or for international sales, please contact one of our trusted Dolphin Dealers.
Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 until 14 October 2025.
For individual users, we recommend SuperNova Upgrade Program (SUP). This covers you for two major upgrades of SuperNova as well as minor updates.
With a SUP you are entitled to Dolphin telephone and remote support.
Organisations with multiple SuperNova users are encouraged to purchase a Software Maintenance Agreement from Dolphin. (SMA)
With a Software Maintenance Agreement, your SuperNova or Dolphin ScreenReader software is always up to date. You can purchase annual agreements for up to five years, and all upgrades and updates in that time are taken care of, so your SuperNova assistive technology software consistently delivers the best experience, and you have access to telephone and remote support from the UK Dolphin Team. (exclusive to UK customers).
If you would like GuideConnect updates to install automatically, to ensure you have the best experience with your GuideConnect assistive technology, and would like access to UK telephone and remote support, purchase a GuideConnect Upgrade Agreement.
Find out more or contact the Dolphin team on 01905 754 577 to find out more about the GuideConnect Upgrade Agreement and how it helps.
If you use Dolphin EasyReader, Dolphin Publisher or EasyConverter Express, we’ve got you covered! The latest versions of EasyReader for Windows, Dolphin Publisher and Dolphin EasyConverter Express are all compatible with Windows 11. Ensure you are running the latest versions of this software for the best experience.