Microsoft released its tenth version of Windows a few years ago. By doing this, the company decided to please all users of previous versions and made the update free. Currently, one such opportunity remains. It is possible that this was done due to the fact that Windows 10 will be the last in this line.
From the very beginning, as soon as Windows 10 appeared, few people immediately installed this operating system. The reason is quite understandable. It is impossible to create a perfect product right away, and users were in no hurry to upgrade to the new version. It took the company a while to get Windows cleaned up. But what can we say about ordinary users, when well-known brands of computer electronics have not yet written new drivers for all their equipment!
Most of the problems have now been resolved, but before installing this operating system, you should make sure that you already have the drivers you need for your devices. Better to use the official Microsoft website. It is there that there is a guarantee that you will not catch anything malicious by downloading the necessary drivers. You can write a request to the manufacturer, who will release a driver for your device by a certain agreement.
Installation requirements
- 20 GB of disk space and 2 GB of RAM on a 64-bit system. - 16 GB of disk space and 1 GB of RAM on a 32-bit system. - 1GHz processor. - Direct 9X video card. - Minimum monitor resolution 800 * 600 pixels.
At first glance, it is noticeable that the requirements for this version are practically similar to the seventh or eighth versions. This is intentionally done so that users can easily upgrade to Windows 10.
Preparation
1. Disable your antivirus. 2. Create a backup copy of the partition where the system is installed. 3. Take care of the peripheral drivers in advance.
Update options
Previously, there was a free upgrade option. A special application was developed for this, and the transition process was carried out without problems. This could be done through the update center.
Currently, this "shop" has been closed and there is only one option left. To do this, you need to go to the Microsoft website. The update can be officially downloaded by users with disabilities. There are corresponding technologies for the operating system: high contrast, magnifier, screen reader and others, which are often used by these people.
Before updating Windows, you need to confirm that you are a disabled person. You download the necessary distribution kit and decide where to install it: a DVD-disk or a USB flash drive. If your conscience does not allow you to be considered such people, then you can buy a full version of the operating system. You can do this on the official website or do a little search on the Internet. On some sites, a license can be purchased for as much as 1,000 rubles.
Of course, it will be unofficial, but quite workable, but it will be considered a theft. If you download the distribution kit as a person with disabilities, then activation for some reason only happens in half of the cases. This is not Microsoft's fault. Most likely, it was originally planned to upgrade a certain number of machines to the tenth version.
