Description
Difference Between Windows 10 Pro and Home
Security Features:
- Pro: Includes BitLocker, Windows Information Protection (WIP), and more advanced security tools.
- Home: Basic security features like Device Encryption and Windows Defender.
Business Management:
- Pro: Supports Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, and the ability to join a domain. Also includes remote desktop access and client Hyper-V.
- Home: Does not support business management tools or advanced networking features.
Virtualization:
- Pro: Comes with built-in virtualization features such as Hyper-V.
- Home: Limited to basic virtualization options.
Memory Support:
- Pro: Supports up to 2TB of RAM.
- Home: Limited to 128GB of RAM.
Remote Desktop:
- Pro: Full remote desktop functionality, allowing you to connect to your PC from anywhere.
- Home: Remote desktop capabilities are available only as a client, not as a host.
Windows 10 Minimum System Requirements
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster with at least 1 core on a compatible 32-bit or 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
- RAM: 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit.
- Storage: 32 GB or larger storage device.
- System Firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- Graphics Card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
- Internet Connection: Internet connection is required for updates and to download and take advantage of some features.
- Microsoft Account and Internet Connectivity: Required for certain features like the Microsoft Store, OneDrive, and more.
How to Download and Install Windows 10
- Check Compatibility: Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 10.
- Back Up Your Data: Before proceeding with the installation, back up important files to avoid any potential data loss.
- Download Windows 10: Visit the Microsoft Windows 10 Download Page.
- Choose between upgrading directly via Windows Update or creating installation media using the Windows 10 Installation Media Tool.
- Install Windows 10:
- If upgrading, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- For a clean installation:
- Create a bootable USB drive using the Installation Media Tool.
- Insert the USB drive into your PC and restart it.
- Boot from the USB drive by pressing the appropriate key during startup (usually F12, Esc, or Del).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 10.
- Activate Windows 10: Once installed, you must activate Windows using a genuine license key. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation and enter your key.
- Set Up Your PC: Customize your settings, install essential apps, and restore your files from backup.
