What's In Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 is the best ever – familiar, easy to use, and packed with great new features for staying organized, having fun, and getting things done. It's the Windows you love – and the Windows you can't wait to get.

Familiar And Better Than Ever

Feels familiar
Windows 10 is the familiar feel of Windows – only better. The Start menu is back and better than ever so you can expand and customize it.

Compatible
With Windows 10 you don't have to replace all your stuff.

Fast and responsive.
Technologies like InstantGo* let you boot up and resume quickly. Your apps and the web run speedy-fast because the system balances the memory and processor resources efficiently.
*Hardware dependent.

More protection. Prompt updates.*
Windows Update provides more than just security updates and patches. Now you get prompt updates to help you stay current with the latest Windows experience.
*Internet connection required. ISP fees may apply.

The Most Personal And Natural Experience

Cortana
Cortana is your truly personal digital assistant who learns about you over time, and works across all your Windows 10 devices to help you get things done.*
*Cortana available in select global markets at launch. Cortana experience may vary by region and device.

Voice, pen and gesture*
More natural ways of interacting so you can choose what's best for you.
*Hardware dependent.

Start and Live tiles
At-a-glance view of everything that matters most.

Windows Hello*
You know Windows, now Windows knows you.
*Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors.

Work Across All Of Your Devices

Gaming & Xbox
Enjoy the biggest Xbox franchises, get the best of Xbox Live*, and use the Xbox app to connect to your Xbox community, achievements, and game collection – all on your Windows 10 device.
*Broadband internet required for some features (ISP fees apply). Xbox Live features only available with supported games in Xbox Live-supported countries, see xbox.com/live/countries.

OneDrive*
Windows 10 comes with 15 GB of free OneDrive storage. Keep your photos, files and docs in one place – you can reach your stuff anytime, from anywhere and from any device whether it's Windows or not.
*Internet connection required. ISP fees may apply.

Continuum
With Continuum, apps and content will display beautifully in all modes, on all devices, even as you transition from one to another.*
*App experiences may vary.

First party apps
Windows 10 comes with great built-in apps too, like Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, Video, People, and Messaging.

Be More Productive

Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is the all-new browser built to give you a better web experience, one that's made for easy reading, personal search recommendations, and effortless browsing.

Get organized*
Snap up to four apps on the screen and create new desktops for more space.
*The number of applications that can be snapped will depend upon the minimum resolution for the application.

Runs Office
The world's greatest productivity suite, on the world's most productive operating system.

Store and Apps
Visit the new Windows Store, your one-stop shop for great games, apps, music, and video.
*ISP fees may apply.

Explore Apps In The New Windows Store

Windows gives you access to the Windows Store, where you can check out customer favorites, browse apps collections, and get personalized recommendations.

Home vs Pro Feature Comparison

Features	Home	Pro
Microsoft Edge All-new browser that makes the web work the way you do.	X	X
Multiple Desktops and Snap1 Create multiple desktops and snap up to four apps on one screen.	X	X
OneDrive Enjoy free online storage for your photos and files.	X	X
Join a Domain or Azure Active Directory Easily connect to your business or school network.		X
Bitlocker2 Help protect your data with enhanced encryption and security management		X
Remote Desktop Sign in and use your Pro PC while at home or on the road.		X
Hyper-V3 Create and run virtual machines.		X
Business Store and Private Catalog Access your company's apps through your own section in the Windows Store.		X

1. The number of applications that can be snapped will depend upon the minimum resolution for the application.
2. Bitlocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2, 2.0 or a USB flash drive.
3. Client Hyper-V requires a 64 bit system with second-level access translation (SLAT) capabilities and additional 2GB of RAM.

Required Processor: 1 GHz Processor or faster

Required Memory: 1 GB RAM for 32 bit; 2GB RAM for 64 bit

Required Hard Disk Space: Up to 20 GB available hard disk space

Required Video Card: 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher w/ DirectX® 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver

Required Connectivity: Internet Access (fees may apply)

Other System Requirements:
Microsoft account required for some features

Watching DVDs requires separate DVD Drive and playback software

You must accept the enclosed License Terms, also at microsoft.com/useterms

Additional System Requirements:
This is a full version of Windows 10 Home; we recommend you back up your files before installing.

If you're running Windows 7 SP1 or 8.1 Update, visit windows.com/windows10upgrade for a limited time free upgrade to Windows 10; your files will easily transfer.

Windows Media Center is not available in Windows 10.

Apps and features may vary by market.

Updates are automatically enabled during support period; additional requirements will apply over time.

Some features such as touch may require a new device.

To check for compatibility, support period, and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturer's website and windows.com/windows10specs.

Online Activation Required • Single License • 64-bit version on DVD Disc

Product Name	Windows 10 Home
Software Type	Operating System
Architecture	x64 (64-bit)
Processors Supported	2 physical CPU
CPU Cores Supported	256 CPU Cores
CPU Threads Supported	N/A
Physical Memory Limits	128GB
Available Language(s)	English
System Requirements
Processor	1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
RAM	2GB
Hard Drive Space	20GB
Graphics card	DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display	800x600
Licensing Type	OEM
Number of License(s)	1 PC (Single License)
Number of Users	N/A
Packaging Type	DVD
Activation	Online Activation required