6 Windows 10

Learning Outcomes Select a Windows 10 edition and the method of installation, and then install and configure Windows 10 on a laptop or PC Perform appropriate postinstallation tasks to prepare Windows 10 for everyday use Practice working with the new features of the Windows 10 GUI Configure local security in Windows 10

Installing Windows 10 LO 6.1

Windows 10 Non-Retail Editions Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Enterprise Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise

Windows 10 Retail Editions Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Mobile

Table 6-1 Comparison of Selected Features in Windows 10 Retail Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Maximum physical RAM 4 GB (32-bit) 128 GB (64-bit) 4 GB (32-bit) 512 GB (64-bit) BitLocker √ BitLocker To Go Continuum Cortana personal digital assistant Domain Join support for Windows domains Encrypting File System on NTFS volumes Group Policy Management for Windows domains Hyper-V client Hyper-V host (64-bit OS only) Microsoft Edge Web Browser Universal Apps Virtual Desktop Windows Hello biometric login Works on PCs, tablets, and two-in-ones

System Requirements 1 GHz or faster processor or system on a chip (SOC) 1 GB RAM (32-bit) 2 GB RAM (64-bit) 16 GB disk space (32-bit) 20 GB disk space (64-bit) DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver 1,024 x 600 minimum screen resolution 1,366 x 768 recommended screen resolutions Internet access

Touch Requirements Multitouch-capable Touch screen Touchpad Mouse

Upgrading to Windows 10 Free Upgrade from Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8.1 Update One

Free Upgrade to Windows 10

Get Windows 10

Upgrading is Simple

Checking Windows Installation

Table 6-2 Upgrade Paths from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Retail Windows 7 Starter Windows 10 Home Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 10 Pro Windows 7 Ultimate

Table 6-3 Upgrade Paths from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Retail Windows 10 Home Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro for Students

Features Removed During Windows 10 Upgrade Windows Virtual PC with Windows XP Mode Windows Media Center Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets Option to disable automatic Windows Update for Windows Home Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Hearts USB floppy driver Windows Live Essentials OneDrive app

Preparing to Install Windows 10 Update Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 Back up user data Update firmware Acquire updated drivers Understand Product Activation Choose how to sign in to Windows 10 Prepare to install into a virtual machine

Choose How to Sign in to Windows 10 Local account for access to local resources only Microsoft account for access to local and Microsoft services OneDrive Skype Xbox Sign in to Windows Active Directory Domain Access local and Domain resources

The Local Account Sign-In Screen

The Local Account Sign-In Screen

Installing from the Web Web-Based Setup Quick Combines Windows Setup Upgrade Advisor Migration Tools Very little user interaction

The Windows 10 Retail Packaging

Traditional Windows Setup Bootable Media In-place upgrade Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) Sign in to Windows 7 or 8.1 Insert disk Run Setup

Postinstallation Tasks LO 6.2

Get Acquainted with the New GUI Windows 10 Start Menu User Tile Quick Links Tiles

The Windows 10 Desktop with Start Menu Open

Windows 10 Power Menu Options

Windows 10 All Apps List

Windows 10 File Explorer Updated from Windows 8.x Launch from taskbar icon

File Explorer Features

Microsoft Edge New web browser Run videos full-screen Pin settings, history, reading list panes Web Note

Microsoft Edge Browser Window

Install and Troubleshoot Drivers Install Updated Drivers from Manufacturers Troubleshoot Drivers with Device Manager

Personalize Windows 10 Tweak Display Settings Identify, detect, and connect to displays Change the size of items on the desktop Orientation and Lock Rotation Brightness level Advanced display settings

Display Settings

Display Settings on a Tablet

Advanced Display Settings Resolution Color Calibration ClearType Text Sizing Display Adapter Properties

Ease of Access

Configure Windows 10 Update Automatic Updates by default Mandatory in both retail editions Manually trigger updates after installation

Make Windows 10 Run Better in a VM Install VM Software Windows 10 in Microsoft Hyper-V Action menu in Virtual Machine window Select Insert Integration Services Setup Disk Windows 10 in Oracle VirtualBox Open Devices menu Select Install Guest Additions

Windows 10 in Hyper-V

Remove Unwanted Software Software installed by manufacturer Trial software Free to use for a period of time Software ceases to function if you do not pay Manufacturer’s Utilities For installing updates For advertising other services

Locating Software Search in All Apps Open Folders

Remove Software Right-click on app Select Uninstall

Back Up Data and the System Use Backup and Restore (Windows 7) Turn on File History System image backup

Backup and Restore (Windows 7) Added back in Windows 10 Back from any location Backup to media of choice

File History Settings

Create a System Image Backup

Working with Windows 10 Features LO 6.3

Using the Start Menu Start Menu in Desktop Mode Cover a portion of Desktop Has column on left Tiles on right Full Screen Start Menu in Tablet Mode Continuum

Select Tablet Mode Tap icon in Notification area Select Tablet mode

Tablet Mode

Enable Tablet Mode as Default

Getting Started with Cortana Intelligent search system Searches many locations Learns based on Notebook settings

Communicate with Cortana

Select What Cortana Learns

Cortana Settings Turn settings on or off Click blue link for more Bing Personalization Configure what Cortana learns about you

Cortana Settings in Bing

Hey Cortana Voice activation Needs training by user Ask questions without strict syntax

Using Apps in Windows 10 Universal Apps Legacy Windows Apps Run on all devices supported by Windows 10 Legacy Windows Apps Run as they did in previous versions of Windows

Universal Apps

Traditional Desktop App

Task View Quickly view thumbnails of all open apps Click or tap Task view icon on taskbar Task view also shows current Virtual Desktops

Task View Example

Virtual Desktops New to Windows Long available in OS X and Linux Group projects in separate Virtual Desktops Move between Virtual Desktops Ctrl + Windows key + left arrow Ctrl + Windows key + right arrow Virtual Desktop tiles on bottom of Task view

Windows Store Tile on Start menu Requires Internet connection and Microsoft Account Apps and services Games, music, movies, and TV Account password required for purchase Add payment method

Payment Options

Store Settings

Xbox Integration Access Xbox user data Record video game clips Stream live TV to Windows 10 PC

Changing the User Picture User tile at top of Start menu Change account settings

Securing Windows 10 LO 6.4

Privacy Settings

Windows Hello Biometric sign-in feature Requires special hardware Finger print Facial recognition Iris scan

Microsoft Passport Sign in to network resources securely Authentication tied to hardware Currently limited to certain online services FIDO Alliance developing other solutions

Windows Defender Free antispyware and antimalware protection Installing third party security app disables Defender

The Windows Defender App

Windows Firewall Control Panel for basic settings Advanced Security utility for advanced settings

Windows Firewall Control Panel

Windows Firewall Control Panel Allowed Apps

Windows Firewall Advanced Security