Furthermore, you also got enhanced Bit Locker in this window OS which provides further security to your data. You can install it offline and it can update your window drivers automatically. Microsoft has released Windows 10 in 12 different versions. The tiled menu of Windows 8 and the Start menu of Windows 7 make a great combination. The main features are identical in all versions of Windows. However, Microsoft has designed every version for a particular group of people.
Here, I am going to discuss the most wanted edition of Windows 10 i. Windows 10 Professional. I have parted the process of installation into two parts. Then, you will install Windows 10 Pro.
I am going to list various methods for this purpose. You can select any of them. Windows 10 Pro has a non-tiled secret Start menu. It has a visible tiled Start menu too. It has all important options in textual form.
BitLocker encrypts hard disk drive, USB drive, and other storage devices. Your favorite assistant Cortana is now more powerful in Windows 10 Pro. The search function has been categorized in documents, images, videos and other sections for quick fetching.
This edition of Windows has the Battery Saver feature. Activating Battery Saver gives you a long-lasting battery while you are working. Remote Desktop is now more active to give you access to your system from remote places.
Windows RT is unfortunately unsupported by the Windows 8. You might also be able to get a hint of the preinstalled Windows Edition from Dells original system configuration, its worth quickly checking this out before committing to download a 4 GB. See if System Configuration mentions anything about the original installed Windows Edition. In some cases Dell fill in the Original System configuration very well in other cases they do not. The important take home note regarding the Windows 8.
If the incorrect Edition of. To continue installation either input a Windows 8. If you do not know what Edition you have you may need to use a bit of trial and error to get the correct Edition to install. For instance try Windows 8. For the retail license, its easy to determine your edition from your physical media or confirmation email.
If however during installation you enter a Retail key for the wrong Edition you will get the error message:. Enter a Different Product Key. The unofficial workaround was to use the Windows 8. This flawed digital distribution was fixed with Windows 10 which offers Windows 10 installation. These new Windows 8. Product activation will occur automatically upon first connection to the internet. This new set of installation media does not discriminate between Windows 8 product keys which were sold as Upgrade Only and Windows 8.
My clean installation with a Windows 8. The tool itself does not require entry of a product key to download the installation media. There is thus no longer any need to use a third party utility to obtain your product key. You will then be prompted for your Windows Edition — in this case I am going to select Windows 8.
Then you will be prompted for your architecture. The 32 Bit version should only be used for legacy applications or weaker hardware such as tablets. Saving the. Should something go wrong with the USB creation or you format the USB by mistake accidentally you will need to download the media again. Taking the additional step to save the. If you want to download another Edition or Architecture simply launch the media creation tool again.
If you had no problems determining your Edition, making the. It requires installation of the base Windows 8. When Media Center is installed the base Windows installation cannot be determined using System you will be in a similar case to users who cannot boot see Determining your Edition when Windows cannot Boot.
After installing your original Edition. The easiest way of adding the product key is via system by right clicking the start button or pressing [Windows] and [x] and then selecting system:. In system you should first check at the bottom that your old version of Windows is activated otherwise you may run into an issue upgrading to media center. At this stage I do not recommend paying for media centre as you will lose it when you take the free upgrade to Windows 10 therefore the cost is not worthwhile:.
Theoretically the following pathways to Media Center are possible with the ones crossed out being a complete waste of money and time:. After upgrading you will be unable to determine your original version using System. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. DaveM Independent Advisor.
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