Windows 10 Answers you want to know!

• What’s the difference between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro?                             Windows Home is for personal use, and Windows 10 Pro is for professionals and businesses.

• Is Windows 10 really free? 

Yes, Windows 10 really is free for some people but only until 29 July, 2016.

• Is Windows 10 really the last version of Windows? 

Windows 10 will be continuously upgraded in the background, instead of major releases hitting the market every few years. 

• How do I get Windows 10? 

Via auto-upgrade, by visiting the Windows upgrade page or by purchasing a license or new machine. 

• Will my computer run Windows 10?

 If you’re running Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 and performance is good, then yes. 

• Can I use all Windows 10 features on my PC if it meets the minimum hardware requirements? Certain features require specialized hardware. 

• Do I have to upgrade? 

Not if you don’t want to. 

• Should I upgrade?

 It’s probably a good idea. 

• What version of Windows 10 will I get as a free upgrade? 

It depends on what you already have installed. 

• How long does it take to upgrade?  

 Up to an hour, depending on your hardware and internet connection. 

• Will my settings, files and programs migrate during the upgrade? 

Files will migrate, but some settings and programs might not. 

• Will my current antivirus still work?

There’s a good chance that it won’t.

• Can I do a fresh install of Windows 10? 

Yes, but you must upgrade first. 

• Why is my ISO image not working? 

 Damaged or corrupted media and/or hardware problems. 

• What does that error code mean? 

There are hundreds of error codes and just as many problems. Try searching online for a solution. 

• Why can’t I activate Windows 10?  

 If you’re upgrading from a legitimate copy of Windows 7 or 8.1, it’s just a temporary problem. 

• Can I downgrade back to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1?

 Yes, but only within the first 30 days, otherwise you have to do a complete reinstall. 

• Does Windows 10 report back to Microsoft?

 Yes, but you can prevent much of it through privacy settings.
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• Can I switch off Windows Update? 

 No, you can’t, but you can protect against buggy updates by creating a Restore Point. 

• Why are my files opening in the wrong apps?

Your customized file associations may not have migrated. 

• What can I do if some of my hardware isn’t working?

 Install the latest drivers from the manufacturer. 

• Should I worry about WiFi Sense? 

 WiFi Sense is only available to contacts, but it can easily be disabled so there’s no need to worry. 

• Where can I find my favorites in Edge? 

You have to import them. 

• Why is Chrome acting crazy?

Chrome may have some compatibility issues with Windows 10 until Google solves the issues. 

• What can I do about connectivity issues? 

Reboot, but also disable WiFi Sense as it might result in a more stable connection