Windows 10 Basic Information
Microsoft released Windows 10 in July 2015 as a follow-up to Windows 8. Windows 10 is
Microsoft's operating system for personal computers, tablets, embedded devices, and
IoT devices. The company stated that it would continuously update Windows 10 rather
than release a new, full-fledged operating system as a successor.
Anyone adopting Windows 10 can upgrade older machines directly from Windows 7 or
Windows 8 to Windows 10 without having to re-image or perform intrusive and time-
consuming system wipe and upgrade procedures. When upgrading from a previous
version of Windows 10, IT or users run the Windows 10 operating system installer, which
transfers all applications and software from the previous operating system. Organizations
and users can choose how to patch and upgrade to Windows 10. IT or users can access
the Windows 10 upgrade through the Windows Update Assistant to manually start the upgrade
, or wait for Windows Update to offer the upgrade when it is set to run.Windows 10 includes
built-in features that allow corporate IT departments to use mobile device management (MDM)
software to secure and control devices running the operating system.the version of Microsoft's
operating is designed specifically for smartphones and Windows 10 Mobile is a.
Windows 10 features
The familiar Start menu that Microsoft replaced with Live Tiles in Windows 8 has returned in
Windows 10. However, users can still access Live Tiles and the Metro touch interface from the
panel on the right side of the Start menu.
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Start screen of Windows 10 tablet
Microsoft Windows 10 Continuum allows users to switch between a touchscreen and keyboard
interface on devices that offer both. Continuum automatically detects the presence of a keyboard
and orients the interface accordingly.
The built-in search feature in Windows 10 allows users to search all local locations and the web at
the same time.
Microsoft Edge debuted with Windows 10, replacing Internet Explorer as the default web browser.
Edge includes tools such as Web Notes, which allow users to bookmark web pages, and Reading
View, which allows users to view certain web pages without unnecessary ads. The browser integrates
directly with Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant, which is also integrated into Windows 10.
.It tracks and analyzes location services, communication history, email and text messages, speech
and input personalization, services and applications, and browsing and search history in an effort to
tailor the OS experience to best suit users' needs. IT professionals can disable Cortana and some
of its features through Group Policy settings.
Windows 10 security
Integrated Microsoft Windows 10 support for multi-factor authentication technologies such as smart
cards and tokens. In addition, Windows Hello brought biometric authentication to Windows 10,
allowing users to log in using fingerprint scanning, iris scanning, or facial recognition technology.
. These Windows 10 features keep data, processes, and user credentials isolated in an effort to
limit the damage caused by any attacks.
Windows 10 also expanded support for BitLocker encryption to protect data in motion between users'
devices, storage hardware, email, and cloud services.
Windows 10 system requirements
The minimum Windows 10 hardware requirements for a PC or 2-in-1 device are:
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or system-on-a-chip (SoC)
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit version or 2 GB for 64-bit version
Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS and 20 GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics Card: DirectX 9 or later with Windows Display Driver Model 1.0
Display: 800x600
The minimum hardware requirements of Windows 10 Mobile for a smartphone are 1 GB RAM,
8 GB flash storage, Trusted Platform Module, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, 32 bits of color
per pixel and 720p screen resolution. Smartphones also require a Snapdragon SoC from Qualcomm
Technologies.
Windows 10 upgrades
IT professionals and end users have two options to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10.
One is to install and run Get Windows 10. The other is to use an image file with a specified group of
settings and applications to upgrade to Windows 10.
When upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows XP, Microsoft officially supports only a clean install
where nothing is carried over from the previous OS. Application and hardware compatibility could be
an issue with XP upgrades since the OS is so old.
Microsoft provides an Assessment and Planning Toolkit to help determine how upgrade-ready existing
systems and versions of Windows are.
Windows 10 update
There are four licensing structures, called branches, that determine how and when Windows 10
devices receive updates.
The Insider Preview branch is limited to members of the Microsoft Insiders program. This branch
gives IT professionals access to the latest Windows 10 updates before they are released to the
general public, giving them more time to test the latest features and evaluate compatibility.
Current Branch, which is designed for consumer devices, automatically delivers updates to any
Windows 10 device that is connected to the Internet and has Windows Update turned on.
Current Branch for Business is an enterprise-focused option available for Professional, Enterprise,
and Education editions of Windows 10. It gives IT four months to preview the latest update and eigh
t months to apply it. IT must apply the updates within the eight-month time frame or lose Microsoft
support.
The greatest control is provided by IT's Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB), which is focused on
systems that cannot afford downtime for regular updates, such as emergency equipment and ATMs.
With LTSB, IT gets full operating system updates every two to three years. . If IT is not updated within
10 years, it will lose support from Microsoft.
Regardless of which update branch an organization uses, security and stability updates that fix
security holes, protect against threats, and keep the operating system running smoothly continue to
arrive every month.
Privacy concerns in Windows 10
Microsoft collects a variety of data from Windows 10 users, including information about security
settings and crashes, as well as contact lists, passwords, usernames, IP addresses, and website
visits.
IT and users can limit the data that Microsoft collects. . Enhanced is the default and sends back
the most data, but IT or users can easily choose one of the other two options. Windows 10
Enterprise and Education users can also turn off telemetry data.
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