Is the computer suitable for Windows 10? Is it powerful enough? Is it worth switching from Windows 7, 8, 8.1 to Windows 10? - Frequently asked questions lately.
Microsoft says Windows 10 can be installed on a PC that meets the following specifications:
Processor: 1 GHz
RAM: 1 GB for 32-bit and 2 GB for 64-bit.
Free disk space: 16 GB
The very fact that a requirement is measured by clock speed alone is ridiculous. You don't think that Duron 1 GHz for Socket A from 2002 will really fit for Windows 10, do you?
Windows 10 is by no means easier than the "eight" and even more so the "seven".
In simple and clear words, on many computers where Win7 works fine, Win10 will work noticeably slower. This is especially true for non-new laptops and PCs. If you install the "top ten" on a five-year-old budget laptop, you can see how at rest it loads the processor by 70-100%, takes up almost the entire 2GB of RAM, and the hard disk access indicator practically does not go out. Visuals will now remember 2002, when XP on an AMD K6 with 64 MB of RAM behaved exactly the same way, although the minimum system requirements were also met.
Core i3, and better Core i5
On laptops with Pentium and Celeron, according to our subjective observation, the "ten" is slower than Windows 7. Perhaps after some update, the performance will improve (as it once was with Vista and Service Pack 1), but so far this is the case .
Minimum 4GB
To boot a clean (and new) operating system, 3 GB of RAM is sufficient. But d To begin with, remember what set of programs you use. Obviously, not bare Windows with a calculator.
Least:
Many, in addition to this minimum, will also add:
A separate conversation is:
However, users of this software, as a rule, themselves know how powerful the hardware they need and do not need such articles for them.
The browser will eat exactly as much RAM as the number of sites on different tabs you open. And sites are now very "fat" - with an abundance of unoptimized images, with animation, video and various interactive elements. These days, you can often see a situation where Opera alone quietly takes up 3 GB of RAM.
Antiviruses have not been shy about biting off a decent amount of RAM for a long time. And those that will be designed for Windows 10, even more so.
In short, just about anyone who's been running Windows 7 will do. Games are promising performance boosts with DirectX 12, but there's too little information to argue about that yet.
As a system drive for Windows 10, only an SSD is suitable and nothing else
By installing the "top ten" on the spindle HDD, you will listen to its constant crackling. New software requires new hardware. If XP works fine on classic hard drives, then Win 7 is already asking for a solid state drive. A "ten" - you know. There is not much to talk about here. Who does not believe - install Win10 first on a modern high-quality hard drive, work for a week, and then install on an SSD. Questions will disappear by themselves.
Yes, in order to use the new OS, you will definitely need the Internet. But this is the most ridiculous demand to date.
Some specific components may not work with Windows 10. These may be a scanner, bluetooth module, modem, TV tuner, fingerprint reader. However, the easiest way to check the performance of devices is by installing a new operating system. Just before installing the "dozens" make the current OS just in case.
1. Windows 8 and 8.1 are definitely worth changing. The "ten" is actually the "eight" brought to mind, where Microsoft took into account previous mistakes: it decided on the Start menu (returning it), the Charms bar (removing it), etc. It's a pity that the pun still remains with the Settings interface and the dying Control Panel at the same time. Some of the settings are there, some are illogical. (However, in the near future, the Control Panel is promised to be abolished completely.)
2. With Windows 7, unequivocal advice cannot be given. Let's repeat: not on all computers where the “seven” worked smartly, the “ten” will be able to work the same way. There is only one way to find out if your configuration is friendly with the "ten": make a backup image of the current system and then install Windows 10 for testing.
Once again, we remind you: before upgrading to Windows 10, do not forget:
a) if possible, find out if drivers for Windows 10 are available on the official website of your laptop (desktop) manufacturer.
b) make a backup image of the current operating system using Ghost, Aomei Backupper or Acronis. If after upgrading to Windows 10 it turns out that some device does not work in the "top ten" due to lack of drivers, you can restore the previous system from the image.
Let's do it together.
2. Rights of installation and use.
c. Restrictions. The manufacturer or installer and Microsoft reserve all rights (such as rights under intellectual property laws) not expressly granted under this agreement. For example, this license does not give you the right:
(iii) transfer software (except as provided in this agreement);
transfer Windows 10 to the person who asked me about it
here off-top asked for it. What if a person asks you to jump off a roof?
I read it, but I’m not sure that everything is clear to me there, for example, for what reasons, at the request of another person, I can’t download and install Windows 10 so that he becomes a full user of Microsoft products.
I explain again:
- You have the right to download Windows 10 from official Microsoft sources (this applies not only to MS, otherwise no one would ever download, for example, Linux).
- You have the right to install a computer program on the basis of the Constitution of the Russian Federation (if you live in Russia), which guarantees you the right to work.
- the most important thing: for the user to become a full user of products from MS - he or you owe these products buy!
What is the cost of a license? the version of Windows 10 that is being transferred has the status of inactivated.
well bad. You must activate it (read the EULA):
5. Authorized software and activation. You have the right to use this software, only if you have the appropriate license and software has been properly activated using a genuine product key or other authorized means. When you connect to the Internet while using the software, the software automatically contacts Microsoft or a Microsoft affiliate to activate and pair with a particular device. You can also manually activate the software over the Internet or by phone. In any of these cases, some data will be transferred, so Internet, telephone or SMS services may be subject to charges. During activation (or reactivation, which may be required after changing device components), the software may determine that the installed copy is counterfeit, not obtained under an official license, or contains unauthorized changes. If activation fails, the software will attempt to make corrections by replacing the illegally modified Microsoft software with genuine software. In addition, you may receive reminders to purchase an official license for the software. Successful activation is not proof that the software is genuine or properly licensed. It is forbidden to bypass the activation procedure in any way. To verify that your software is genuine and properly licensed, visit the web page (aka.ms/genuine). Certain updates, support, and other services are offered only to users of genuine Microsoft software.
There is some kind of license for downloading, such a phrase hangs on the site ..
So what will be the basis for the court for the court, what if there is no damage?
The basis will not be with the MS, but with the one to whom you are " handed over"Windows. But to him there will already be claims from the MS.
The PC was given for temporary use and is subject to return, the client keeps his Windows 10 for himself or if he wants to give it to me, where are the violations before the MS in such relations?counter question: if a client gives you a Windows 10 license - how do you prove that the license is genuine? If you do not prove it, there will be claims from the MS. The same applies to the client, if he keeps the license for himself.
When developing a new version of the operating system, Microsoft showed an unprecedented openness, providing testers with wide access to pre-builds. Based on their feedback, new features are added and bugs are fixed, so it's only natural to expect that Windows 10 will be able to live up to our expectations. Here is just a small list of innovations that await us in the final release:
At the moment, these and many other innovations suggest that the final version of Windows 10 may well repeat the success of Windows 7 and become the new favorite of users.
The official Microsoft page says that if your computer meets the requirements for Windows 8.1, then this is enough to install the new version of the system. However, if this information is not enough for you, then here is a more detailed list of the necessary parameters for your computer:
In addition, you will definitely need a Microsoft account and access to the Internet.
For all users who are completely unaware of what all these numbers in the list of system requirements mean, or are afraid of any unexpected surprises when updating the system, Microsoft has prepared a special tool called Get Windows 10. It will automatically appear on all computers that suitable for installing a new version of the operating system. A prerequisite for this is the presence of a network connection and the active status of the automatic updates service.
This app backs up your data, gives you more information about Windows 10, and checks your device's compatibility with Windows 10. It also checks for common compatibility issues with your installed apps, peripherals, or computer components.
You can upgrade to the latest version of Windows in several different ways.
If you are currently running Windows 7 SP1 or 8.1, you will receive Windows 10 as a free upgrade through Windows Update. In doing so, you need to know the following:
These are all currently available information regarding the installation and updating of the Windows 10 operating system. Judging by the fact that Microsoft plans to make this release the last in the history of Windows and in the future just constantly support it using the update system, sooner or later most users will still have to switch to Windows 10.
What do you think about the release of the new version? Are you going to upgrade or will you still use your favorite Windows 7 or, sorry, even XP?
Windows 10 has incorporated all the best from previous versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. It is quite beautiful, comfortable and fast. But it wasn't without drawbacks. The most significant of them are the errors that many people have in the operation of the system, programs, games, and the independent removal of applications by the operating system that it considers unlicensed, even some free ones.
However, if you have a fairly modern computer or laptop, then over time, most likely you will still have to upgrade to Windows 10, as older versions of operating systems are gradually losing support from both the developers of the system itself and software developers.
Should owners of rather mediocre PCs by today's standards be in a hurry to update the system? Probably not ... Since you will have more problems than the benefits of updating - the selection of drivers, glitches in the system and programs, etc. And in terms of performance, you are unlikely to win.
But for owners of licensed versions of Windows 7 and 8.1, it is important not to miss the moment and make a free upgrade to Windows 10, which is available until July 29, 2016. After this date, you will not be able to get an update for free.
If you love games and your graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is only available in Windows 10, then you will have to switch to it anyway, as this is intended to give an additional performance boost. Although games on DirectX 12 are unlikely to appear before mid-2016, or even closer to its end.
But if you have a modern computer or laptop with not very successful Windows 8.1 and want to plunge into the world of a more modern operating system, then why not? Make an external drive and go to new technologies! In extreme cases, you can easily and quickly restore the previous system.
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Using the Media Creation Tool utility, you can not only download the original Windows 10 image, but also create a bootable disk or USB flash drive. You can download the utility in the "" section.
The utility allows you to download the version of Windows 10 you need with the latest updates. It works on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 of any bitness. You won't be able to run the program on Windows XP and Vista.
After running the utility and accepting the license agreement, you will be asked what you want to do.
The item "Upgrade this PC now" is intended for updating the Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 operating system that you already have installed. But it is always better to do a clean install from a disk or flash drive. To do this, select the item "Create installation media for another computer."
To download an image from which you can install both Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro, just leave Windows 10.
If a licensed "Windows 10 Home Single Language" was installed on your computer or laptop and you just want to reinstall it without losing the license, then choose this option.
In the "Architecture" field, select the bitness of the operating system.
General recommendations are as follows. If you have 3 GB of RAM or less, then choose the 32-bit version. If the RAM is 4 GB or more, then - 64-bit. If you select the “Both” option, then a universal image will be downloaded from which you can install both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. But the size of the image will be more than 5 GB, so you will need a double-layer DVD-ROM or a flash drive of at least 8 GB to burn it.
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The next window prompts you to select the media for Windows 10.
If you install Windows from a flash drive, then you can leave the "USB flash drive", this option will be the easiest and most reliable. Insert a USB flash drive with at least 4 GB and click "Next". At the end of the image download, a bootable USB flash drive will be created automatically.
Please note that all files on the flash drive will be destroyed, so copy them to a safe place in advance (for example, to the “D” drive).
If you select "ISO file", it will be downloaded to the folder you specified and you can make a bootable disk or USB flash drive from it at any time. Installing Windows from a boot disk is easier and more reliable than from a flash drive. Therefore, if you have a DVD drive and it works well, this option is preferable.
At the end of the download, you will be prompted to burn the image to a DVD. If you plan to install Windows from a DVD, then insert a blank disc and click on the appropriate link.
Thus, using the Media Creation Tool utility, you will download the desired version of Windows 10 and prepare a disk or flash drive from which you can install the system.
To install Windows 10 from the downloaded image of the operating system, you need to make a bootable disk or USB flash drive.
The easiest way is to create a Windows 10 installation disk using the Astroburn program, which you can download in the "" section.
Run the program, go to the "Image" tab and click on the icon next to the "Image file path" field.
Be sure to check the "Check" box and click the "Start Recording" button.
As a result, you will receive a Windows 10 installation DVD.
You can make a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 10 using one of the best Rufus programs, which you can download in the "" section.
Connect a flash drive with a capacity of at least 4 GB to your computer.
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Launch Rufus and click on the DVD drive icon.
Select the Windows 10 image and click Open.
Now just press the "Start" button and the creation of a bootable USB flash drive will begin.
If there are valuable files on your flash drive, copy them to a safe place in advance.
As a result, you will receive a bootable USB flash drive from which you can install Windows 10.
To start installing Windows 10, insert a boot disk or USB flash drive and turn on or restart your computer.
It is better to insert a flash drive into the rear USB connector on the motherboard without using a USB extension cable.
Immediately after turning on the computer, hold down the "Boot Menu" call key. It is usually listed in the prompts on the initial boot screen of the computer. On different computers and laptops, this can be a key from "F8" to "F12".
After the "Boot Menu" appears, use the "down" and "up" arrows to go to the DVD drive or flash drive and press "Enter".
If your computer does not even try to start booting from a disk or flash drive, then read our article. If the computer sees the USB flash drive and tries to boot from it, but freezes or gives an error message, then read and make a bootable USB flash drive in a different mode.
Immediately after booting from the installation disk or flash drive, you should see a prompt to press any key to start installing Windows.
This must be done within a few seconds, otherwise the installation will not start and the computer will need to be restarted. I usually press Space.
During the Windows installation process, the computer will restart several times, but you do not need to press a key on the keyboard again, otherwise the installation will start over.
If you downloaded an image that allows you to install both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10, then a screen will appear with a choice of bit depth.
Select the desired version using the up and down arrows and press Enter.
Wait until the blue Install Windows window appears.
At this stage, it is proposed to select languages.
In the next window, click the "Install" button under the "Windows" logo.
If this is the first time Windows 10 is being installed on this computer or laptop and you have an unused key or a Windows 7, 8 or 10 key used on this PC, then enter it and click the "Next" button.
If Windows 10 has already been installed on this computer or laptop (for example, by updating Windows 7 or 8.1) or you do not have a license key, then do not enter anything and click on the link “I do not have a product key”.
Windows 10 does not have a license key tied to the bitness of the operating system, as was the case in previous versions of Windows. You can, for example, upgrade from 32-bit Windows 7 or 8.1 to 32-bit Windows 10 and then perform a clean install of 64-bit Windows 10 and the license will remain. But Windows 7 or 8.1 Home cannot be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro.
In the next window, you need to select the version of the operating system - "Windows 10 Professional" or "Windows 10 Home".
If you do not know why you need the "Professional" version, then choose the "Home" version, as it contains fewer unnecessary components and will work faster. You can download the comparative table of "Professional", "Home" and other versions of Windows 10 in the "" section.
In the next window, check the box "I accept the license terms" and click "Next".
We are offered two types of Windows 10 installation.
"Update" - selecting this type of installation will display a message about the impossibility of updating when booting from media (disk or flash drive).
Upgrading from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 with or without files and installed programs can only be done by running Setup from under Windows. Now we will not consider this option.
"Custom" - installing a clean Windows 10 on a new or existing hard drive partition. This type of installation is what we will cover in this article.
After selecting the type of installation, the disk setup window will appear. If you already had some version of Windows installed, then there will be partitions on the disk with the old system.
Delete all partitions except the largest one, which contains your personal files (disk "D").
Take care in advance about the safety of your files that were on the desktop and in user folders such as "My Documents", as they will be deleted along with the old system. Your best bet is to copy them to an external drive.
Then select "Unallocated space..." to install and click the "Next" button.
If the disk of your computer or laptop is clean and there are no partitions on it, then create a partition for the system with a volume of about 100 GB (102 400 MB) using the "Create" button.
It is better not to divide the SSD disk into several partitions, but to completely give it to the “C” drive for installing Windows, programs and games. Then you will get unsurpassed computer speed!
A-Data Ultimate SU650 120GB Hard DriveIf the partition table of your disk is in MBR format, then a 500 MB service partition will be automatically created before the partition for installing Windows 10.
If the partition table of your disk is in GPT format, then before the partition for installing Windows 10, 3 service partitions with a capacity of 450, 100 and 16 MB will be created.
At the bottom there will still be "Unallocated space ...". Create another partition on it for user files for all the remaining space, select it and click the "Format" button.
Select Partition 2 or 4 to install Windows, which is slightly less than the 100 GB we specified, and click Next.
Creating and deleting partitions is quite simple, but if you have any doubts, refer to our article on installing Windows 8.1, it is described in great detail there. If Windows 10 won't install to disk and reports an error, then try.
At this stage, the files from the installation disk or flash drive are copied to the computer's hard disk, and then the installation will already take place from the hard disk.
Sometimes this process can stop at 0% or anywhere else for a while, and then quickly end. Be patient and don't touch the computer. If nothing happens after 30 minutes of waiting, then most likely the computer is frozen or the installation disk is hard to read. You will have to start over and if it freezes again, you may need to replace the installation disk.
After the files are copied, the computer will restart several times and the installation process will continue, requiring user interaction. During the reboot process, each time you may be prompted to press any key, but you don’t need to press anything anymore, otherwise the installation will start over.
If you didn't click anything, but the installation still starts from the very beginning, then remove the installation disk or USB flash drive, restart the computer and the installation will continue from the hard disk.
At this stage, you can configure some Windows 10 settings, mainly related to user tracking.
If you don’t want to bother, then click the “Use default settings” button, nothing bad will happen. To view and change the settings, click on the "Settings" link.
It is advisable to disable all options for connecting to unknown Wi-Fi networks and sending error reports, this will increase security.
It is better to leave browser protection and acceleration of its work. But it is better to prohibit other users from using your computer to download system files so as not to load the disk and the Internet.
The computer will then restart and the installation will continue.
The next window prompts you to enter your username and password from your Microsoft account.
If you do not have such an account, then it is proposed to use the link "Create it!". This account is tied to a Microsoft server and is primarily needed to synchronize system settings between multiple computers.
Personally, I don't like linking an account to the Internet, because sometimes it causes various problems and slows down the computer. To create a local account, as in previous versions of Windows, click on the "Skip this step" link.
Now just enter your name, preferably in English, and click "Next".
It is better not to enter a password at this stage, and if necessary, set it later in Windows, after the computer has been fully configured.
At the last stage, the installer finishes setting up the system and displays various messages on a background that changes brightness.
This may take 5 to 30 minutes. Be patient and don't touch your computer.
When you first log on to your desktop, you may be prompted to allow access to the computer from the local network.
If you have another computer or laptop and want to share files between them, then allow access. If you do not have other computers, then it is better to deny access, this will increase security.
If during the installation process you entered the correct license key or Windows 10 was already activated on your PC once, the system will be activated automatically the first time you access the Internet.
In order to check the activation status, enter or change the product key, click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner and go to Settings - Update and Security - Activation.
There is also a button "Go to the Store" to purchase a license and legalize Windows 10 on your computer.
If you don't activate Windows 10, you'll see an activation reminder on your desktop, you won't be able to change color settings, and you can only set your desktop wallpaper using the Photos app.
Below you can download all the necessary files for downloading and installing Windows 10 that I mentioned in this article.
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Summer means that many people are on vacation and that they spend less time in front of computer monitors than usual. However, Microsoft decided this year to present its new operating system just in the summer, namely July 29th.
With Windows 10, Microsoft promises to fix all the shortcomings of Windows 8 and significantly modify its software platform to be more adapted to the requirements of the modern computer market. The Windows Insider testing program showed that Microsoft is more than ever ready to listen to the opinion of users, and at the same time fueled interest in the system.
After being absent from Windows 8, the Start menu returns in an updated guise. It was because of its absence that many did not switch to Windows 8; the menu now offers a combination of the traditional approach and the Start screen tiles that will be familiar and familiar to those who are still not afraid to get acquainted with Windows 8.
Where Microsoft's operating system lagged behind competitors' products was in the delivery of notifications. In both Windows 7 and Windows 8, there was no single place where all system and application notifications would be collected. The Action Center in Windows 10 fixes this shortcoming. It is available in both PC and smartphone versions of the system, eliminating the need to open separate apps to get to the bottom of a notification.
Another function borrowed from the mobile operating system is the Cortana voice assistant. This program has found application in many segments of Windows 10, in particular, in search within the system and on the global network. The function is so important that Toshiba has even allocated a separate key on the keyboard to launch it on Windows 10 laptops.
Unfortunately, Cortana is not yet available to Russian owners of Windows 10, and when it will work is not yet clear. Over time, when the voice assistant will work in all regions, machine learning capabilities will make Cortana even better.
An interesting feature for owners of smartphones on Windows 10. It turns smartphones into real computers when you connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to them. The interface of the mobile operating system changes to that of the PC version. A number of manufacturers are already preparing special docking stations for smartphones that will allow you to connect peripherals to them.
A single Windows on all Microsoft devices and a bet on cloud technologies help in this. If everything goes as planned, the smartphone may become the only computer device of users, both mobile and stationary.
Not all new features in Windows 10 are supposed to be eye-catching sensations, some are just the result of the evolutionary development of the system. For example, the keyboard shortcut Alt + Tab. Previously, with their help, you could switch between programs, the same thing is happening now, only with an improved appearance and window arrangement.
Internet Explorer was introduced in the 1990s, and although it got better with each version, it lagged behind many of its competitors in terms of features. Microsoft's new browser is called Edge, and by getting rid of legacy IE code, it better fits the specifications of the modern web. This makes it faster to use, and features like stylus support further enhance user experience.
Windows 10 will end the fragmentation of Microsoft software products. It will run computers, tablets, smartphones, set-top boxes and a number of other devices. Universal apps should also work on different types of devices, with changes to the user interface. This should fill the Windows Store app store and show Microsoft's vision for the future of operating systems.
In recent years, especially after the introduction of the iPhone 5S smartphone, fingerprint sensors are increasingly found in mobile devices. Windows Hello is a biometric authentication feature that will unlock a computer using face recognition or iris scanning of users. Thus, users can be relieved of the need to remember and enter passwords. How reliable and in demand this function will be, the future will show.
Computers are becoming more powerful, and there are more and more cores in central and graphic processors. So far, however, the ability to exchange information between these cores has been limited. Only one core could communicate with another at a time. The DirectX 12 GUI should improve things, and multiple cores will be able to communicate at once, improving power efficiency. Developers due to this will be able to improve lighting effects and other graphical features.
As you can see, the new system has many opportunities to lure users away from Windows 7, which is still the most common operating system in the world. Upgrading from licensed versions of Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10 will be free for the first year after July 29th. You can see the transition guide.
