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Familiar and better than ever

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The most personal and natural experience

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Work across all of your devices

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Be more productive

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Familiar and better than ever

Feels familiar

Windows 10 is the familiar feel of Windows - only better. The Start menu is back and better than ever so you can expand and customize it.

Compatible

With Windows 10 you don't have to replace all your stuff.

Fast and Responsive

Technologies like InstantGo* let you boot up and resume quickly. Your apps and the web run speedy-fast because the system balances the memory and processor resources efficiently.

*Hardware dependent.

More protection. Prompt updates*

Windows Update provides more than just security updates and patches. Now you get prompt updates to help you stay current with the latest Windows experience.

*Internet connection required. ISP fees may apply.

The most personal and natural experience

Cortana

Cortana is your truly personal digital assistant who learns about you over time, and works across all your Windows 10 devices to help you get things done.*

*Cortana available in select global markets at launch. Cortana experience may vary by region and device.

Voice, pen and gesture*

More natural ways of interacting so you can choose what's best for you.

*Hardware dependent.

Start and Live tiles

Start and Live tiles At-a-glance view of everything that matters most.

Windows Hello*

You know Windows, now Windows knows you.

*Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors.

Work across all of your devices

OneDrive*

Windows 10 comes with 15 GB of free OneDrive storage. Keep your photos, files and docs in one place - you can reach your stuff anytime, from anywhere and from any device whether it's Windows or not.

*Internet connection required. ISP fees may apply.

Continuum

With Continuum, apps and content will display beautifully in all modes, on all devices, even as you transition from one to another.*

*App experiences may vary.

First-party apps

Windows 10 comes with great built-in apps too, like Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, Video, People, and Messaging.

Gaming & Xbox

Enjoy the biggest Xbox franchises, get the best of Xbox Live*, and use the Xbox app to connect to your Xbox community, achievements, and game collection - all on your Windows 10 device.

*Broadband internet required for some features (ISP fees apply). Xbox Live features only available with supported games in Xbox Live-supported countries, see xbox.com/live/countries.

Be more productive

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is the all-new browser built to give you a better web experience, one that's made for easy reading, personal search recommendations, and effortless browsing.

Get organized*

Snap up to four apps on the screen and create new desktops for more space.

*The number of applications that can be snapped will depend upon the minimum resolution for the application.

Runs Office

The world's greatest productivity suite, on the world's most productive operating system.

Store and Apps*

Visit the new Windows Store, your one-stop shop for great games, apps, music, and video.

*ISP fees may apply.

 

Windows Feature Comparison

Features and Benefits

Windows 7

Windows 8.1

Windows 10

Start Menu

Quick access to what matters most

     

Fast start up

Start and resume quickly with Hyperboot & InstantGo1

     

Pinning apps

Pin favorite apps to taskbar

     

Personalisation

More ways to make your device a reflection of you

     

Peace of Mind

Powerful security. Works with more of your existing equipment.

     

A more personal and natural experience

Cortana2

Your own digital assistant to help get things done

     

Windows Hello3

Login securely with a look or a touch; no password needed

     

OneDrive built in

Easily access all your documents and photos in the cloud (15 GB of free storage) right from File Explorer

     

Work the way you want across devices

Continuum1

Easily and instantly switch between desktop and tablet mode

     

Great gaming4

Best games, graphics and Xbox built-in

     

Stay current5

Automatic updates help you stay up-to-date on features and security

     

Be more productive

Microsoft Edge

New browser built for all the things you do online

     

Multi-tasking

Create virtual desktops and see open tasks in one view

     

Windows Store

Tons of apps and games - and now movies, music and TV shows, too6

     

 

  • 1Hardware dependent
  • 2Cortana available in select markets at launch; experience may vary by region and device
  • 3Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors
  • 4Broadband internet required for some features (ISP fees apply). Xbox Live only in supported games and countries, see xbox.com/live/countries. DirectX 12 only with supported games and graphics chips. For compatibility and other important installation information, see your device manufacturer's website and www.windows.com/windows10specs. Xbox One, PC/Tablet and Phone versions of games all sold separately.
  • 5Additional software and/or hardware requirements will apply over time for updates.
  • 6App and digital content availability and experience may vary by market