Technical Level : Basic
Summary
The following guide provides articles you can use to get up to speed with the new features and functions included in Windows 10. I have been evaluating Windows 10 since October 1st 2014 and I have managed to the see the operating system go through its ups and
downs during that time. The experience has afforded me the ability to have an intimate experience with this platform. For the average user who probably just started learning about Windows 10 a couple months ago, a few days ago or even a few months from now,
these Getting Started guides should help you hit the ground running. Don't worry, I will continually update this wiki-article with new content. Please don't hesitate to share your feedback in the comments.
Details
Before you start
12 Things You Should Do Before Installing A Windows Feature Update New!
Tutorial: The Window 7 User’s Guide to Getting the Most Out of Windows New!
Pre-requisite Task
When making significant changes to your computer such as updating the operating system, you should always backup.
See links to resources about backing up by clicking the link for the respective version of Windows you are running:
How to: Determine if an application or hardware device is compatible with Windows
Will documents and apps remain, or are app installs required
Installation
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11 Feature Updates from Previous Versions New!
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11 Feature Update from Windows 7 New!
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11 Feature Update from Windows 8.0 or Windows 8.1 New!
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 Feature Update on a Drive with Limited Space New!
How to: install Windows 10 from within Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 using Windows Update
How to download official Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO files Updated
How to Prepare Bootable Install Media for Windows 10 or Windows 11 - DVD, USB or SD Card
How to: upgrade from previous versions of Windows using Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO file
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How to Verify If You Downloaded or Installed the Latest Version Windows
How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key
How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows 10 with the Refresh Tool
Use Recover from the Cloud to Reinstall Windows 10 on Surface Book or Surface Pro
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How to: Upgrade a dual boot installation of Windows and Linux to Windows 10 - Part 1
How to: setup a dual boot configuration with Windows 10 and previous versions of Windows
How to: Switch from 32 bit versions of Windows to Windows 10 64 bit
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Troubleshooting installation:
How to: perform a repair upgrade using the Windows 10 or Windows 11 ISO file
How to Use The Rollback Function in Windows 10 or Windows 11 New!
Having Problems Installing iTunes on Windows 10? Try These Tips
Troubleshooting log in issues in Windows 10 – Incorrect Password Errors
How to Fix the Most Common Windows 10 Upgrade and Install Errors
Fix Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from Defaulting to Home Instead of Pro
How to: Upgrade to Windows 10 if you are on a slow or metered Internet connection?
How to: Troubleshoot common Setup and Stop Errors during Windows 10 Installation
Customize and Personalize
Windows 10 Tip: How to Hide the All Apps Column in the Start Menu and Create App Folders New!
Quick Tip: Customize which icons appear in the Windows 10 System Tray
Hardware & Drivers
Productivity
After Installing Windows 10
How to Find Your Product Key After Upgrading to Windows 10 New!
How to Activate and resolve common Product key issues in Windows 10
How to restore a Windows 10 system image to an existing or larger storage device
Everyday Tasks
Get Started with the New Start Menu in Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later
Windows 10 Tip: Capture Images and Take Selfies with the Camera App
Quick Tip: Find and launch programs quickly using All Apps in Windows 10
Basics: Managing Files and Folders using File Explorer in Windows 10
Basics: Finding information on the Web and in Windows using Cortana
How to: manage running programs and virtual desktops using Task View in Windows 10
How to connect and browse your Apple devices on a Windows 10 PC
Maintenance
How to Migrate Your Files and Settings from an Old Computer to Windows 10
How to Find Your Systems Complete Specifications in Windows 10
How to Manage Registered Computers and Devices in Windows 10
Tutorial: Using Windows Defender – Update Definitions and Scan for Viruses
How to Use the Windows 10 Settings App to Free Up Disk Space
How to know the Edition, Architecture, Channel and build of Windows 10 installed
How to enable and use the built in Windows Defender for Antivirus Protection in Windows 10
Use Battery Saver in Windows 10 to Prolong Laptop Battery Life
Limit the Amount of Disk Space Used by Recycle Bin in Windows 10
Miscellanous
A look at running older versions of Microsoft Office on Windows 10
Install Windows 7 Games Hearts, Solitaire and More On Windows 10
Advance
Get Started with Microsoft Azure – Create Your First Virtual Machine
Tips for Using OS X and Windows 10 Together in VMware Fusion 8
Archive
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 Anniversary Update version 1607 using ISO File
How to install the November Update on Windows 10 Enterprise edition
Usability Improvements in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Questions, Issues and Answers
Frequently Asked Questions Windows 10 Anniversary Edition version 1607
Get Started with Microsoft Edge - Tips and Tricks for the new user.
Product Reviews:
Windows 10 Review: Introduction, Specifications and Setup
Windows 10 Review: Daily Usage
Windows 10 Review: Microsoft Edge web browser
Windows 10 Review: Applications and Compatibility
Windows 10 Review: Multimedia and Productivity
Windows 10 Review: Advanced features, Security and Connectivity
Windows 10 Review: Windows Update, Support, Recovery, Easy Upgrade