A related document is the minimum requirements for a “highly secure” Windows 10 device running the Windows April 2018 Update-this generally applies only to enterprise users, but may also affect secure boot in capabilities within consumer editions. The upgrade path from Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10.īesides this story, a good reference is Microsoft’s Windows 10 FAQ, which explains what happens to existing applications on your PC, including (expired) anti-malware subscriptions, as well as the system hardware requirements. (We have more about the individual Windows 10 editions here.) Ignore the upgrade path for Windows phones for now the platform is essentially defunct. Otherwise, expect to receive a copy of Windows 10 Home. Basically, if you own a “Pro” version of Windows, you’ll migrate to the Professional version of Windows 10. We’ve updated our story with more details of how the process has evolved, and explain how you can still upgrade to Windows 10 and the April 2018 Update, then revert back to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.) What to buyĪside from one major component of some versions of Windows 7, the transition between the earlier versions of Microsoft’s operating system and the new Windows 10 should be relatively painless. ( Editor’s Note: We originally wrote this story in 2015, to explain the upgrade process to Windows 10.
