Others are already ready to apply for a residence permit. But you need to understand what system requirements Windows 10 needs to be satisfied for everything to work well.
Iron
You don't need a lot of hardware to make everything work more or less. It:
- Processor with clock frequency at least 1 Gigahertz;
- The amount of RAM from 1 Gigabyte for 32-bit operating systems, and from 2 Gigabytes for 64-bit operating systems;
- Free space on hard disk from 16 GB for 32-bit operating systems and from 20 GB for 64-bit operating systems;
- A video adapter is required with DirectX 9 and later, and there must be a WDDM 1.0 driver;
- The display resolution is suitable from 800 to 600.
Thus, a rather weak computer is obtained, on which the requirements for Windows installations 10 will be satisfied. This does not mean that magic will happen, and the old pieces of iron will begin to demonstrate the wonders of their capabilities. Most likely, with such parameters, you will have to unscrew everything graphic effects desktop minus.
Transition from a previous version
So Microsoft launches a new trick, and allows. To do this, you must have on your Windows computer 7 with the first service pack or Windows 8.1. Where will the old operating system go after installing a new one? Correct answer: it will remain on the computer for one month. Then Windows 10 will remove this version. That is, users have the opportunity to roll back within one month.
If your hard disk space is low
Well, suppose a computer is not able to install a new operating system because of a small amount of memory. There is a reserve for this - connect USB stick... Windows 10 will automatically report that there is not enough hard disk space and additional memory is required that can use the USB stick. You should be aware that there is critically little space for a new operating system Is 32 Gigabytes.
Any operating system requires free space to function properly. It's all about the files that create applications for the duration of their work or forever. If the free space is exhausted, then Windows starts to slow down. Can be deleted old version operating system after installing a new one. Of course, rollback after this will become impossible, but free space will appear.
Connecting to the network
No matter how trite it may sound, you need to have an Internet connection. Yes, for those who connect via a 3G modem, you need to know that the downloadable installation file weighs 3 Gigabytes, and money can be withdrawn for this traffic.
Software compatibility
The most interesting question: will my favorite applications remain on the computer after reinstallation? Yes and no. The new operating system from Microsoft thoroughly checks not only hardware compatibility, but also tests programs. So if desired driver is not found, then Windows 10 will not save the program. The license term is also checked, for example,. If it has expired, then the application will not be installed. Microsoft says that even if there is no software compatibility, application developers are given the opportunity to complete their products. In fact, they notify Microsoft, and after that Windows 10 transfers the adapted applications to the new system.
To have full functionality
In order for all the modern features of Windows 10 to work to their fullest, manufacturers say the following is necessary:
- For Cortrana's assistant to work, you must live in the USA, China, France or Italy;
- Speech will be recognized qualitatively if you install a high-quality microphone for this purpose;
- To function Windows utility Hello, we need to install infrared cameras and devices for analyzing the iris of the eye;
- User authentication works if you put fingerprint readers;
- Sensory capabilities only work when using touch hardware;
- To print by Wi-Fi technologies Direct, you need special equipment that supports this technology.
The relatively new "operating system" Windows 10, which became available for download and installation at the end of July 2015, caused an unprecedented excitement and at the same time a lot of discussions about its perfection and the feasibility of installation. However, the minimum requirements for Windows 10 in terms of computer systems, more precisely, hardware, do not look too high as one might expect.
What are the system requirements?
Before considering the issue of Windows 10, let's first define what the concept of "system requirements" itself includes. The simplest interpretation of this term is a description of the intended set of characteristics of the hardware segment (in other words, "hardware"), which includes the main components of a computer or smartphone, which must have certain characteristics and parameters, and such that they can support the operation of the software environment (in our case operating system Windows 10).
In other words, the Windows 10 requirement applies to the processor (number of cores, clock speed), RAM (type, size), video adapter (type, amount of allocated memory, frequency of the built-in GPU, support for a specific version of DirectX), display (type, resolution, support additional functions), hard disk(sufficient free space for copying the operating system files), etc. That is, we are talking about the "iron" stuffing, which is inside a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
System bit concept
When installing the latest "operating systems" from Microsoft, you should take into account the so-called system architecture, which is directly related to the same processor or RAM.
Today there are two types: 32 bits (referred to as x86) and 64 bits (referred to as x64). The difference between them is quite serious. The main difference is that 32-bit systems support the installation of sticks of RAM up to 4 GB in size (in fact, the system "sees" about 3 GB, and even then not always).
That is why if you want to use the "RAM" to the maximum (if it is more than 4 "gigs"), install 32-bit Windows version 10 doesn't make any sense. Although the system itself seems to be the most modern, nevertheless, as they say, "squeezing" out of the computer everything that it is capable of in terms of performance will not work in any way.
File systems
Considering the system requirements for a computer, one cannot ignore the concept of file systems. Today, the most common are FAT32, NTFS and the relatively recent ReFS. V mobile systems ah more exFAT is used.
The main thing here is that FAT32 has a larger small amount of data storage, but when accessing heavy files, the rotation of the hard disk slows down. When using NTFS or ReFS, access to large files is much faster, and the speed of reading data from the sectors of the hard drive does not decrease.
In addition, it should be noted that the Windows 10 installation requirement is such that, for example, in file system NTFS 32-bit version of "OS" can be installed, but 64-bit in FAT32 - will not work. You will have to format the disk or partition. By the way, the same goes for installing a Windows version below the "ten".
Mandatory system requirements Windows 10 Technical Preview
As you know, initially the "ten" was available only in the form of a Technical Preview, which was an update of the existing OS to version 10.
At the same time, without paying attention to the general "hardware" configuration, for Windows 10 the requirements were reduced to one main condition - the presence of all installed packages updates and service packs the existing system... That is, first it was necessary to install all uninstalled updates, and only then proceed to download the distribution kit with the subsequent installation of "dozens". In addition, the update is only possible on systems starting from the seventh version. Vista and XP do not support this upgrade.
Windows 10 Standard Types: Minimum System Requirements
Over time, the first version of the system was withdrawn, and instead, standard versions such as Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc. appeared.
Actually, the minimum requirements for Windows 10 of any version are practically the same. It all depends only on the chosen architecture.In any case, the minimum requirements for Windows 10 with 32 and 64 bit architectures are as follows:
As you can see, there is nothing supernatural.
Despite the fact that the "ten" can easily work in the outdated computer systems, nevertheless, in order to use its capabilities to the maximum, it is desirable to have
higher parameters of "iron". Most often, this applies to processors and graphics chips, which must have mandatory support for the latest version of DirectX 12.
Processors are more complicated. As a rule, the system requirements of Windows 10 for multi-core platforms do not play a special role. Rather, the problem here is how to use all the cores to optimize performance. But this is a separate topic for conversation.
Additional requirements for access to some features
Separately, it should be said about what are the specialized system requirements of Windows 10 (x64 or x32). But they mostly relate to the functioning of certain specialized services. Some of them in different versions may not be available, some may only work in certain regions (for example, Cortana - only in the United States, Britain, several European countries and China).
A microphone is required to recognize speech commands High Quality with a set of appropriate drivers, to use the Hello service - a backlit infrared camera capable of analyzing the iris of the eye, for fingerprint scanning - the corresponding built-in module, to enter the tablet mode, you will need an appropriate monitor or screen that supports the multitouch function.
In some cases, in Windows 10, the requirements are reduced to the presence of an activated account Microsoft. For safe downloads you will need a Microsoft authority certificate and software with support for UEFI v2.3.1 Errata B.
To use BitLocker, for example, for Windows 10 (64), the system requirements can be reduced to the mandatory presence of a USB device and the so-called trusted TPM version 1.2 or 2.0. Hyper-V mode is enabled only on a 64-bit system with the obligatory ability to translate addresses SLAT (second level).
When installing the same 64-bit system, the processor must support SAHF / LAHF, PrefetchW and CMPXCHG16b technologies.
If we talk about using the Miracast function, the Windows 10 requirement boils down to the following: you must have a graphics chip that supports the installation of the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) driver and an adapter wireless communication with support for Wi-Fi Direct. By the way, the same goes for Wi-Fi printing of documents.
The use of the InstantGo module implies the presence of a connection standby mode, which is not present in all computer systems. By the way, the Windows 10 requirement for the InstantGo module plus TPM 2.0 support (at least) is a prerequisite for encrypting the device or terminal itself. In general, as you can see, there are enough hidden requirements. And not all are described yet.
What else do you need to know?
It should be added that many users unknowingly consider versions 8, 10 to be absolutely identical. This is a clear delusion. Perhaps the system requirements of Windows 10 and Windows 7 (or 8) are very similar in terms of the hardware configuration used, but this is not entirely true.
This is only due to the fact that in the top ten there are a lot more additional and often hidden opportunities, and using them without some prerequisites is simply impossible. Of course, there are enough of them in the G7 and Eight too, but with the tenth version of Windows they, as they say, did not stand next to each other. Here the question is different - how much will be in demand among an ordinary user will be all these additional modules, and in general, is it worth using them?
As for mobile technology, the “ten” is also not too picky about these gadgets. But here there is a direct connection between the diagonal and the screen resolution, on which the minimum amount of RAM depends. In other words, the graphic component plays the leading role here. Of course, it is desirable to have and powerful processor with, say, at least four cores, but this is not a prerequisite. There are no problems with permanent memory either - only 4 GB.
Conclusion
In general, as is clear from all of the above, in Windows 10, the minimum system requirements are not too high (neither for the desktop version, nor for the mobile version). Another thing is that access to some functional features new system is limited only due to the fact that this and that is absent, that something does not support such and such a function or has underestimated characteristics and parameters. But in general, in most of the existing computer and mobile systems, the "ten" can be installed and used without any problems, even on a minimal configuration.
Hello everyone today I want to tell you about the system requirements for Windows 10.
Microsoft has released new information on the following items: Windows 10 release date, minimum system requirements, system options, and update matrix. To everyone who is waiting to come out new version OS, this information may be helpful.
So, the very first point, release date: July 29, Windows 10 will be available for purchase and update in 190 countries, for computers and tablets. The update will be free for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. With the information on the topic Reserve Windows 10, I think everyone has already managed to get acquainted
Minimum hardware requirements
For desktop computers, the minimum system requirements are as follows - motherboard with UEFI 2.3.1 and Secure Boot enabled by default as the first criterion.
The requirements that are listed above are put forward primarily to the suppliers of new computers with Windows 10, and the decision to provide the user with the opportunity to disable Secure Boot in UEFI is also made by the manufacturer (may prohibit, which will result in a headache for those who decide to install another system ). For old computers with a regular BIOS, I think there will be no restrictions on installing Windows 10 (but I can't vouch).
The rest of the system requirements have not changed much compared to previous versions:
- 2 GB RAM for 64-bit systems and 1 GB RAM for 32-bit systems.
- 16 GB of free space for a 32-bit system and 20 GB for a 64-bit system.
- Graphics adapter (video card) with DirectX support
- Screen resolution 1024 × 600
- Processor with a clock speed of 1 GHz.
Thus, almost any system running Windows 8.1 is suitable for installing Windows 10. From my experience, I can say that pre-release versions work comparatively well in virtual machine with 2 GB of RAM (faster than 7, anyway).
Note: for additional Windows functions 10 has additional requirements - a microphone for speech recognition, an infrared camera or fingerprint reader for Windows Hello, a Microsoft account for a number of features, etc.
System versions, update matrix
Windows 10 for computers will be released in two main versions - Home or Consumer (Home) and Pro (professional). At the same time, an update for licensed Windows 7 and 8.1 will be produced according to the following scheme:
- Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium - Upgrade to Windows 10 Home.
- Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate - up to Windows 10 Pro.
- Windows 8.1 Core and Single Language (for one language) - up to Windows 10 Home.
- Windows 8.1 Pro - up to Windows 10 Pro.
Additionally, a corporate version of the new system will be released, as well as a special free version Windows 10 for devices such as ATMs, medical devices, etc.
Also, as previously reported, users pirated versions Windows will also be able to get a free upgrade to Windows 10, but they won't get a license.
Additional official information about upgrading to Windows 10
In terms of driver and software compatibility for updates, Microsoft says the following:
- During the upgrade to Windows 10 antivirus program will be uninstalled with preservation of the settings, and after the update is completed, the latest version is installed again. In case the antivirus license has expired, Windows Defender will be activated.
- Some of the software from your computer manufacturer may be removed prior to updating.
- For individual programs, the Get Windows 10 app will report compatibility issues and prompt you to remove them from your computer.
To summarize, there is nothing particularly new in the system requirements of the new OS. And with compatibility problems and not only it will be possible to get acquainted very soon, there are less than two months left.
System requirements for operating rooms Windows systems increased all the time, to install a new version required more powerful computer... But in the top ten, Microsoft has abandoned this trend. This time the company relied on optimization.
The result was that the system requirements for Windows 10 are similar to those in the "seven". The OS will work fine even on computers and laptops that are weak by modern standards. Moreover, the performance will be higher when compared with previous versions.
Computer requirements
Before installing the OS, you need to make sure that your computer meets the minimum Windows 10 requirements:
Note: the occupied space on the hard disk is indicated for the original imageWindows 10. On the Internet, you can find a custom build of the operating system that has various components cut out, such as language packs. These versions are considered lightweight and require less free memory.
In fact, there is no need to know the system requirements for Win 10 if your computer has a 7 or 8 installed. In this case, the latest version of the operating system from Microsoft will stand on it without any problems and, most likely, it will function faster.
You can find the details of the OS installation procedure in our article:.
Differences between 32-bit and 64-bit systems
In points « RAM» and "HDD" the difference in computer requirements for systems of different bit sizes is indicated. As you can see, 32-bit Windows requires less memory and memory. Many users will think that it is better to install this version, because it will consume less computer resources. But this decision will not always be correct.
For each new release of Windows 10, Microsoft updates the hardware requirements. In particular, they have been updated for Intel and AMD processors. If you are running Windows 10 1903, you have nothing to worry about.
After the release of Windows 10, version 1903, Microsoft updated the system requirements. Users whose PCs have the minimum hardware required to install Windows 10 may have already noticed that the OS is literally unusable because it is so slow. Technically, it will work with minimal requirements, but the experience won't be the best. Here are the actual recommended hardware requirements that your device must meet in order to have impressive performance with latest version OS from Redmond.
Officially, Windows 10 version 1909 will require a PC that meets the following specifications:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or more fast processor or SoC
- RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
- Hard disk space: 32 GB for 64-bit and 32-bit OS
- Video card: DirectX 9 compatible
Anyone trying to run Windows 10 on such hardware can attest that these system requirements are quite optimistic. 2 GB of RAM is nothing for the OS, but the usual HDD greatly affects its performance.
Another official document, sheds light on what hardware Microsoft deems appropriate for its product. As you can see from the doc, you must have 8GB of RAM or better 16GB and the SSD / NVMe plays important role in the device configuration.
From my own experience, I can say that a laptop with a 20H1 assembly with a processor Intel Core i7 Mobile and 16 GB of RAM, on a classic hard drive: has a very low performance, so the requirements for solid state SSD make sense to the disk.
The document mentions these requirements from a security point of view.
"If you decide to purchase new devices and want to include the best possible security configuration, your device must meet or exceed these standards."
Other notable hardware requirements include processors:
Intel Xeon processors are only supported on Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Enterprise.
AMD Opteron and AMD EPYC processors are only supported on Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Enterprise.
Hard drive size requirements.
Previously, there was enough 16 GB of disk space for Windows 10 32-bit and 20 GB for 64-bit.Now the company has raised it in both versions to 32 GB of RAM. This means that hardware manufacturers (OEMs) who pre-install the desktop version of Windows 10 now need to bundle the device with at least hard disk 32 GB.
It makes sense - 16 GB on some tablets was completely insufficient and usually caused problems with updates. And secondly, in Windows 10 1903 was added. A small portion of the disk space will be reserved for use by updates, applications, temporary files and system cache.
Storage size requirements for devices under Windows control 10 for desktop editions:
So, the optimal hardware configuration for Windows 10 looks at least as follows:
- Processor: Intel 8th Gen (Intel i3 / i5 / i7 / i9-7x), Core M3-7xxx, Xeon E3-xxxx and Xeon E5-xxxx, AMD 8th Gen (A-Series Ax-9xxx, E- Series Processors Ex-9xxx, FX-9xxx) or ARM64 (Snapdragon SDM850 or later)
- RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) for 32-bit or 16 GB for 64-bit
- SSD / NVMe: 128 GB minimum for 64-bit and 32-bit OS
- Video card: DirectX 9 or later
- Screen resolution: 800 x 600, minimum diagonal size for main display 7 inches or larger.
