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Windows 10 – Installation ”; Previous Next There are two approaches you can take for installing Windows 10 in your computer: Upgrade or a Clean Install. Typically, when you upgrade your operating system, all your documents and applications remain unchanged, whereas with a clean install you would be starting again from scratch. But one important thing to verify first is if your computer has the necessary hardware to support Windows 10. System Requirements Although most computers nowadays probably have the necessary requirements for Windows 10. It will certainly be useful to know them in case you want to upgrade from an older system. The main requirements are − A processor (CPU) with a clock rate of at least 1GHz. At least 1 to 2GB of memory (RAM), but Microsoft recommends 4GB. At least 16GB space in your hard disk. One important thing to note is that the installation process itself will verify your computer hardware and let you know if it qualifies for a Windows 10 upgrade or not. If not, then you will need to upgrade your hardware. Upgrade If your computer qualifies for a Windows 10 upgrade, then you can follow these steps to perform the upgrade − Step 1 − Look for the Windows 10 notification in the lower-right corner of the screen. This is a one-year-only offer that Microsoft is extending to valid users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Step 2 − By clicking on the notification, it will start the download and installation process of Windows 10 in your system. The download required for the upgrade is quite large, so make sure you have a stable Internet connection and continuous power for your computer to avoid interruptions during the process. Step 3 − After the download is complete, it will prompt you to accept Microsoft’s license terms. Step 4 − After agreeing to the terms, it will ask if you want to install the upgrade at that moment or schedule it for later. Since the upgrade process can take approximately 2 hours, it will be helpful to schedule it for a time, that will be more suitable to you. Step 5 − Once the upgrade starts, the system will perform a series of tasks, during which you will see the following screen. During this time, your computer will reboot a couple of times, so don’t worry. The process itself will take you through the steps to complete the upgrade. Step 6 − As the upgrade approaches its end, it will ask you to configure some basic Windows settings. You can choose to use Express settings, which will apply the most common or recommended settings, or you can choose to customize the settings as you please. Step 7 − After the upgrade finishes, you’ll see the Windows welcome screen. Clean Install If your computer has an older operating system like Windows XP or Vista, you won’t be able to upgrade for free. In these cases, you’ll need to buy a boxed copy of Windows 10 to have a valid license for the installation. Windows 10 will have a starting price of $119. But take in consideration that old computers that have either XP or Vista installed might have obsolete hardware components and might not be suitable for Windows 10. In this case, make sure you review the system requirements listed at the beginning of this chapter to check if your computer is qualified for a Windows 10 upgrade. If you choose this type of an installation, just insert the disc in your computer and turn it on. Most computers will ask you to press a specific key to boot from the CD/DVD, but most systems use the F12 key. After accessing the disc, you just have to follow the steps which are very similar to the ones from the upgrade. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Overview ”; Previous Next Windows 10 is the most recent version of the operating system from Microsoft. Officially it was released in 2015 and was initially offered free of charge to legitimate users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. This new version combines features from those two previous installments to suit the users in a better way for both desktop/laptop computers as well as mobile devices. The most notable change in Windows 10 is that Microsoft replaced the Start screen tiles from Windows 8, and brought back the Start Menu. They also removed the vertical toolbars (or “charms”) that appeared from the sides of the screen. These changes make this Windows version easier to use for users of both desktop/laptops and mobile devices. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – File Explorer ”; Previous Next File Explorer is the file management application used by Windows operating systems to browse folders and files. It provides a graphical interface for the user to navigate and access the files stored in the computer. The main way to access the File Explorer is by clicking the folder icon in the Taskbar. After clicking the icon, the File Explorer window will open. The initial File Explorer window is comprised of the following sections − The File Explorer ribbon, which resembles the ribbon featured in Microsoft Office. The ribbon contains buttons for common tasks to perform with your files and folders. The Navigation Pane gives you access to your libraries of documents and pictures, as well as your storage devices. It also features frequently used folders and network devices. The Frequent folders section on the right features the folders you’ve worked with recently to allow for quick access to them. The Recent files section in the lower part of the window features files and documents that you’ve opened recently. The File Explorer Ribbon In Windows 10, the File Explorer features a new ribbon toolbar, similar to the one featured in the recent versions of Microsoft Office. This ribbon contains buttons and commands for the most common tasks. The Ribbon features four tabs, each with different commands. Among the tasks you can perform from the Home tab are − Copying and pasting files and folders from one place to another. Moving files and folders to another location. Copying files and folders to another location. Deleting a file or folder permanently or sending it to the Recycle Bin. Renaming a file or folder. Creating a new folder or other new items. Verifying or modifying the Properties of a document or folder. Opening a file or folder. Different options to select one or various files and folders. The Share ribbon gives you different options to share your files and folders. For example − E-mailing or messaging a file. Compressing (“Zip”) a folder to take less space. Printing or faxing documents. Sharing with other users or networks. The View ribbon allows you to change the way Windows displays your files and folders. Some of the changes you can make here are − Adding additional panes to show a preview or details of your files. Changing the layout of the files and folders from icons to list, and others. Sorting and arranging the contents of your folder. Hiding selected folders or files. The File tab opens a menu with different options like − Opening an additional File Explorer window. Opening command windows for advanced users. Changing or configuring options about how File Explorer behaves. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;

Windows 10 – Getting Started ”; Previous Next After you have installed or upgraded your Windows, you will get a Welcome Screen with the time and date. Just click anywhere to go to the User Accounts Screen. This screen lets you choose which user you want to log in to from the lower-left corner. After choosing the right user, and entering a password if necessary, you will see the Windows Desktop. The Windows Desktop is simply your operating system main screen. Here you have access to an array of tools like the Start Menu, Taskbar, and other icons. Windows 10 also introduces a search box in the Taskbar, which facilitates browsing both your computer and the Web. Print Page Previous Next Advertisements ”;