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Welcome to the Windows 10 Discussion Thread and Information. This thread replaced the pre-release discussion thread, which got out of hand and was difficult to read. The goal of this thread is to discuss the new operating system, ask questions, post answers, and generally help people use the operating system.
I do not want to see discussion of conspiracy theories on how Microsoft is just trying to steal your information, or help the NSA spy on you, or basically any unsubstantiated discussion unless there is absolute proof. This is obviously a fine line to walk, so please use your best judgement. If you want a more open discussion of Windows 10, please see this thread, which will be moderated far less.
FAQ
Questions before you upgrade:
Q. Can I upgrade from Windows 7/8/8.1?
A. Yes! For the first year Windows 10 is out (starting 07/29/2015), the upgrade is absolutely free and your key is converted to the appropriate Windows 10 version.
Q. If I upgrade from Windows 7/8/8.1, what version of Windows 10 will I get?
Source
Q. What are the differences between Windows 10 versions?
A. You can see a list of different Windows 10 versions here.
Q. What new features are in Windows 10?
A. You can see a list of features here.
Q. Do I have to upgrade a Windows 7/8/8.1 install before being able to do a clean install? Can I use a Windows 7/8/8.1 key during a clean install of Windows 10?
A. When Windows 10 first released, you had to do an upgrade to turn your Windows 7/8/8.1 key into a Windows 10 key to do a clean install. With the newest download of Windows 10, you can use your Windows 7/8/8.1 key to do a clean install!
Installation:
Q. Can I download Windows 10 from Microsoft?
A. Yes! You can download install media from Microsoft here.
Q. What methods can I use to install Windows 10?
A. If you have Windows 7/8/8.1 installed, you can download Windows 10 and update directly from your desktop. Alternatively, the install will give you an option to install to a bootable flash drive (doing all the work for you), or you can burn the ISO to a DVD.
Q. Are updates and drivers installed manually?
A. As of 08/01/2015, updates and drivers are installed manually, however, you can blacklist or hide specific updates or drivers. Newer versions of drivers may bypass this block. This may change in the future.
Information and Links:
Installation
Downloading and creating Windows 10 ISO files - c627627 07/31/2015
Dual booting Windows 7 and Windows 10 - AngelfireUk83 08/03/2015
General
Use the gpedit or mmc programs to modify how Windows 10 behaves - Sydo 07/31/2015
Enable NumLock on the login screen - ATMINSIDE 08/03/2015
Themes and Looks
Change Windows to a dark theme, instead of the stock white theme - ATMINSIDE 07/31/2015
Disable the Quick Access page when opening Explorer windows - ATMINSIDE 07/31/2015
Arrange icons in a group in the Start menu - thideras 08/14/2015
Apps
Remove built in apps - mimart7 08/01/2015
Remove built in apps, with more explanation and examples - Sydo 08/01/2015
How To: Run Application at Startup in Windows 10 - wagex 05/20/2016
I do not want to see discussion of conspiracy theories on how Microsoft is just trying to steal your information, or help the NSA spy on you, or basically any unsubstantiated discussion unless there is absolute proof. This is obviously a fine line to walk, so please use your best judgement. If you want a more open discussion of Windows 10, please see this thread, which will be moderated far less.
FAQ
Questions before you upgrade:
Q. Can I upgrade from Windows 7/8/8.1?
A. Yes! For the first year Windows 10 is out (starting 07/29/2015), the upgrade is absolutely free and your key is converted to the appropriate Windows 10 version.
Q. If I upgrade from Windows 7/8/8.1, what version of Windows 10 will I get?
Source
Q. What are the differences between Windows 10 versions?
A. You can see a list of different Windows 10 versions here.
Q. What new features are in Windows 10?
A. You can see a list of features here.
Q. Do I have to upgrade a Windows 7/8/8.1 install before being able to do a clean install? Can I use a Windows 7/8/8.1 key during a clean install of Windows 10?
A. When Windows 10 first released, you had to do an upgrade to turn your Windows 7/8/8.1 key into a Windows 10 key to do a clean install. With the newest download of Windows 10, you can use your Windows 7/8/8.1 key to do a clean install!
Installation:
Q. Can I download Windows 10 from Microsoft?
A. Yes! You can download install media from Microsoft here.
Q. What methods can I use to install Windows 10?
A. If you have Windows 7/8/8.1 installed, you can download Windows 10 and update directly from your desktop. Alternatively, the install will give you an option to install to a bootable flash drive (doing all the work for you), or you can burn the ISO to a DVD.
Q. Are updates and drivers installed manually?
A. As of 08/01/2015, updates and drivers are installed manually, however, you can blacklist or hide specific updates or drivers. Newer versions of drivers may bypass this block. This may change in the future.
Information and Links:
Installation
Downloading and creating Windows 10 ISO files - c627627 07/31/2015
Dual booting Windows 7 and Windows 10 - AngelfireUk83 08/03/2015
General
Use the gpedit or mmc programs to modify how Windows 10 behaves - Sydo 07/31/2015
Enable NumLock on the login screen - ATMINSIDE 08/03/2015
Themes and Looks
Change Windows to a dark theme, instead of the stock white theme - ATMINSIDE 07/31/2015
Disable the Quick Access page when opening Explorer windows - ATMINSIDE 07/31/2015
Arrange icons in a group in the Start menu - thideras 08/14/2015
Apps
Remove built in apps - mimart7 08/01/2015
Remove built in apps, with more explanation and examples - Sydo 08/01/2015
How To: Run Application at Startup in Windows 10 - wagex 05/20/2016
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