What is the price of Windows 10?

Windows 10 Home costs $139 and is suited for a home computer or gaming. Windows 10 Pro costs $199.99 and is suited for businesses or large enterprises.
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Can I get Windows 10 for free?

Microsoft allows anyone to download Windows 10 for free and install it without a product key. It'll keep working for the foreseeable future, with only a few small cosmetic restrictions.
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Is Windows 10 or 11 better?

There's no question about it, Windows 11 will be a better operating system than Windows 10 when it comes to gaming. The former will be borrowing some Xbox Series X features to improve the visual quality of games, such as Auto HDR which automatically adds HDR enhancements to games built on DirectX 11 or higher.
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What is the cost of Windows 11?

How much does it cost to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11? It's free. But only Windows 10 PCs that are running the most current version of Windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware specifications will be able to upgrade. You can check to see if you have the latest updates for Windows 10 in Settings/Windows Update.
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Can I still get Windows 10 for free 2021?

Microsoft shut down its free Windows 10 upgrade program in November 2017. If you didn't get your free version of its best operating system to date, you were pretty much out of luck. Or, so we thought. It turns out, you can still upgrade to Windows 10 without spending a dime.
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When did Windows 11 come out?

Windows 11 was released to the general public on October 5, 2021. That initial release was version number 22000.194, which was first released as a cumulative update to members of the Windows Insider Program on September 16, 2021.
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How many GB is a Windows 10 install?

Windows 10 Increases in Size

The Windows 10 May 2019 update brought some unwelcome news. Microsoft used the update to increase the Windows 10 installation size from 16GB for 32-bit, and 20GB for 64-bit, to 32GB for both versions. The drastic increase in size relates to an alteration to the Windows 10 update process.
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Is 4GB of RAM enough for Windows 10?

4GB RAM – A stable basis

According to us, 4GB of memory is enough to run Windows 10 without too many problems. With this amount, running multiple (basic) applications at the same time is not a problem in most cases.
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How much RAM do you need for Windows 10?

Microsoft's Teams collaboration platform has become something of a memory hog, meaning Windows 10 users need at least 16GB of RAM to keep things running smoothly.
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Is Windows 11 update free?

If you're already a Windows 10 user and have a compatible computer, Windows 11 will appear as a free upgrade for your machine once it becomes available for you. Microsoft's new OS is gradually rolling out between now and mid-2022.
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Will there be Windows 12?

There has been some suggestion that the 'Sun Valley 2' (Windows 11 was initially codenamed Sun Valley) update will turn out to be Windows 12, but it's much more likely to be the 22H2 update. However, Deskmodder is suggesting Windows 12 will be built from the ground up, rather than being based on previous.
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How will Windows 11 look like?

Windows 11 features a streamlined new design, with pastel-like colors and rounded corners, and overall a more Mac-like look. The Windows Start menu has moved from the bottom left of the screen to the middle, with app icons arranged in the center next to it.
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How many GB is Windows 11?

Hardware requirements

Storage: 64 GB* or greater available storage is required to install Windows 11. Additional storage space might be required to download updates and enable specific features.
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How can I get Windows 11 for free?

The best way to do this is to run Microsoft's PC Health Check Tool. Go to the Windows 11 Specifications page(Opens in a new window) and scroll to the bottom until you see the Check for compatibility section. Click the Download PC Health Check App link and install the program.
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Can I still use Windows 7 in 2022?

This is through what's known as the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, although the last of these is set for 2022. Extended Security Updates are only officially available via licensed providers, and can't be bought by private users or small businesses, even if running Windows 7 Pro.
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Can I upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10?

Here's how to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10:
  • Back up all of your important documents, apps, and data.
  • Head over to Microsoft's Windows 10 download site.
  • In the Create Windows 10 installation media section, select “Download tool now,” and run the app.
  • When prompted, choose “Upgrade this PC now.”
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Does Windows 7 have antivirus?

If your computer is running Windows 7

Windows 7 includes spyware protection, but to protect against viruses you can download Microsoft Security Essentials for free.
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Is Windows 11 any good?

It's Still an Excellent Operating System

Despite these qualms, there's a lot to love in Windows 11: the lovely new rounded window corners and Fluent translucent design touches, Snap Layouts, Widgets, Android App capability, Focus Sessions in the Clock app, and PC gaming improvements.
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How can I install window 10?

How to install Windows 10: Full installation
  1. Check your device meets the Windows 10 system requirements. ...
  2. Create USB installation media. ...
  3. Run the installer tool. ...
  4. Use your installation media. ...
  5. Change your computer's boot order. ...
  6. Restart your device. ...
  7. Complete the installation.
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Is Windows 13 released?

There will be no version of Windows 13 according to various sources of reports and data, but the Windows 13 concept is still widely available. The report revealed Microsoft had no intention of designing and developing another version of Windows.
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Will Windows 11 come out?

Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase.
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Can I upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free?

As a result, you can still upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and claim a free digital license for the latest Windows 10 version, without being forced to jump through any hoops.
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How long does Windows 10 take to install?

On a modern desktop or laptop computer equipped with a Solid State Disk [SSD] and a Gigabit Internet connection, the whole installation process, from the moment you launch the Windows 10 installer to the login screen, takes between 12 to 15 minutes.
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