5 Important Things To Know Before Installing Windows 10

By Vijaykumar Meti
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Microsoft has announced that its latest Windows 10 operating system is coming later this year with some truly surprising changes and improvements over the earlier version of Windows OS. The operating system is currently available as a preview, which means it will continue to develop till the final release. Here are the 5 important things to know about Microsoft's latest OS.

5 Important Things To Know Before Installing Windows 10

Windows 10 Availability and Price

Microsoft confirms that it will upgrade Windows 10 operating system to millions of consumers who are running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. While the operating system is expected to cost $119 for the basic home user package for those who are not running the above mentioned version of Windows.

The Windows 10 is available in many editions including Home, Mobile, Pro, Enterprise, Mobile Enterprise and Education.

The company also shared the availability of Windows 10 in its official blog. The latest OS will be available for free download from July 29.

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5 Important Things To Know Before Installing Windows 10

Windows 10 Compatibility

Microsoft has released an application called 'Get Windows 10', which automatically install itself PC running Windows 8.1 OS. For those who are running Windows 7 it is offered at recommended download in Windows Update.

The application will check the PC to see if it can handle the upgrade of Windows 10 and also highlights any potential issues.

However, the minimum requirements have been listed by Microsoft on its website. To upgrade to the latest OS, the PC should be running either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 update. On the other hand, the computer/laptop or mobile should be powered by minimum 1GHz or faster processor, 1GB RAM and 16GB disk space for 32 bit OS and 2GB with 20GB disk space for 64 bit OS.

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5 Important Things To Know Before Installing Windows 10

How to Download

Users running the last two release of Windows are able to reserve a copy of Windows 10 operating system from their computer. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 running device will get a small Windows icon in the taskbar. The icon will take you to a menu for reserving a copy for download.

5 Important Things To Know Before Installing Windows 10

Office on Windows

In addition to the Office 2016 full featured desktop suite, Windows 10 users will be able to experience new universal Windows application for Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The universal Windows app is touch-friendly across all range of devices including touch-PC, laptop, tablets and smartphone.

The universal Windows application features a touch-first controls edit or update documents, spreadsheets and presentations without need of keyboard or mouse. The Window 10 will also includes a new version of OneNote and Outlook at no additional cost.

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5 Important Things To Know Before Installing Windows 10

Cortana

Cortana is a personal digital assistant that helps you to get things done. It learns your preference to provide relevant recommendations including fast access to information and important reminders. Interacting with Cortana is easy by talking or typing. Cortana is also works on smartphone too.

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