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Windows 10 FAQ

What is Windows 10?
Windows 10 is an upcoming personal computer operating system being developed by Microsoft. Officially unveiled in September 2014.

Why is it called Windows 10 and not Windows 9?
Microsoft never explained in a satisfactory way.

When will Microsoft release Windows 10?
It is scheduled for general availability on July 29, 2015.

What is Windows 10 system requirement?
Basically if your system can run Windows 8/8.1, it’ll be able to run Windows 10 as well. for detail read this article.

How many editions of Windows 10 are available? 
Microsoft will offer different Windows editions that are

  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Mobile
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Enterprise
  • Windows 10 Education
  • Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise

you can view details at:

https://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/05/13/introducing-windows-10-editions/

Is Windows 10 upgrade really free?
Microsoft announced that Windows 10 available as free upgrade for qualified Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 devices for limited period of 1 year from its launching date 29th July 2015.

If I upgrade using Windows Update, can I create an ISO disk image?
Yes, you can create ISO disk image. for detail read this
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-turn-your-windows-10-upgrade-into-an-iso/

What is Windows Wi-Fi Service?
Microsoft Wi-Fi is a service that provides paid Internet access at popular Wi-Fi locations, such as hotels, airports, and conference centers. As long as you’re in the country where you bought Microsoft Wi-Fi, you can get connected at any location that’s part of Microsoft network. Microsoft plans to offer the service in at least 30 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge?
Go to the search site you want to set as the new default, like www.google.com, and click or tap the ellipses in the top right corner of the browser and select Settings. Scroll down and select ‘View advanced settings’. Scroll down to ‘Search in the address bar with’, select ‘Bing (www.bing.com)’ and select ‘Add new’. Google should appear in the list of search engines. Select it and click/tap ‘Add as default’.

How to make Firefox or Chrome the default browser in Windows 10?
Open the Start menu and type ‘default app settings’. Hit enter. Click on Web Browser and select the browser you want to use as default browser.

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