How to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10? Acuutech All rights reserved 2016
1 Contents Introduction... 2 Why use Windows 10?... 3 What are the advantages of Windows 10?... 4 Windows 10 editions comparison... 5 Which edition of Windows 10 should I get?... 6 What are the Windows 10 system requirements?... 6 What are the Windows 10 different upgrade editions?... 7 How much does it cost to upgrade?... 8 Will my applications still work?... 8 How long does it take to upgrade?... 9 I m ready to upgrade what next?... 9 My business is in Singapore and South East Asia, should I work with Acuutech to upgrade?... 9 About Acuutech... 10 Disclaimer... 11 Contact us... 11
2 Introduction Windows 10 has been available since mid-2015, its Microsoft s latest desktop, mobile and tablet Operating system. We often are asked should I upgrade? So we decided to write a guide to help you decide. Why we think you ought to consider upgrading? It s the latest secure and up-to date version of operating system for your device. For Smalls Businesses and individuals: If you are still running Windows XP, support has ended, which means that you no longer receive software updates. It can increase your vulnerability to security threats and viruses and other malicious software. If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you re missing out on some amazing advances. Upgrading to Windows 10 offers greater productivity, enhanced security, and other great benefits for your business. Upgrade to Windows 10, it s free! If you choose to upgrade to Windows 10 today, you ll have a free, full version of Windows 10, not a trial or a lite version (you need to complete your upgrade before July 29, 2016). For Midsized Businesses and smaller enterprise. Go Pro! If you are running your business from multiple devices, Windows 10 Pro is the best option. Windows 10 Pro provides news tools to manage your PCs and mobile devices with single sign-on across Windows, the Windows store, One drive cloud storage and Office 365. For Enterprise Business Ensure you have up-to-date Software Assurance Use Mass Deployment and customization tools Speak to your trusted IT provider
3 Why use Windows 10? Familiar and productive user experience Windows 10 provides a familiar and productive experience across your PCs, tablets, and phones. The experience takes the familiarity of the Windows desktop and merges it with recent advancements, making you an expert from the start, and giving you the freedom to do great things. Enterprise-grade security Windows 10 is designed for the world s largest and most demanding enterprises and governments to help protect their data, devices, and identities. That same level of security is also available for your business, giving you peace of mind that your business is more secure. More information: http://wincom.blob.core.windows.net/documents/win10_comparisonsheet- Security_Final.pdf Managed for continuous innovation Windows 10 helps our customers to focus less on deployment and device management, and more on innovation, and driving value for their business More information: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsforbusiness/deploy Range of innovative devices Device makers are delivering affordable innovations to power your business. A range of modern Windows personal devices is available to help you do great things at affordable prices. Windows 10 is designed to work with a range of devices you already own, and light up the features of new devices, from 2-in-1s, to devices that hang on the wall, to new holographic interfaces. Windows 10 opens up new ways to create, learn, collaborate, and visualize. More information: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsforbusiness/windows-forsmall-business
4 What are the advantages of Windows 10? Windows 10 Pro offers many additional features business owners will want to take advantage of: Security. More secure data on your devices and in the cloud, and help protect your data if your PC or USB drive is lost or stolen with BitLocker and BitLocker to Go. You can also protect your business data, even when it leaves the device, and manage it separately from your users personal data and files with Enterprise Data Protection. Scalability. Build on your existing IT investment using Active Directory accounts to enable single sign-on. Flexibility. You can choose how to update and configure Windows and configure previous versions of Windows App management. Get powerful app management capabilities without purchasing a separate app management solution. Simpler configuration. You can stop wipe-and-reload. New devices can be set up with a dynamic provisioning package to remove extra items, add organizational apps, make configuration changes, and enroll the device into your existing MDM solution.
5 Windows 10 editions comparison
6 Which edition of Windows 10 should I get? If you are an individual: Windows 10 Home If you already have a Windows Pro or Enterprise version: Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise What are the Windows 10 system requirements? If you want to upgrade to Windows 10 on your PC or tablet, here s the minimum hardware that you ll need. Read further below to learn about the additional factors that impact upgradeability. Latest OS: Make sure that you are running the latest version of either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update. Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver Display: 800x600
7 What are the Windows 10 different upgrade editions?
8 How much does it cost to upgrade? Upgrade to Windows 10 is free for a direct upgrade path staying at the same version such as Windows 7 Home to Windows 10 Home If you choose to upgrade to Windows 10 today, you ll have a free, full version of Windows 10, not a trial or a lite version (you need to complete your upgrade before July 29, 2016). For Enterprise customers running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Enterprise please review if you have a valid Software Assurance. Upgrades for Enterprise need to be properly planned as well as application compatibility tested. Will my applications still work? Many applications, files, and settings will migrate as part of the upgrade. However, some applications or settings may not migrate. For anti-malware applications, Windows will check to see if your anti-malware subscription is current (not expired) and compatible during the upgrade. If the anti-malware application is compatible and current, your application will be preserved during the upgrade to Windows 10. If the anti-malware application is incompatible, Windows will uninstall your application while preserving your settings. After upgrade is complete, if your anti-malware provider has informed Microsoft that it has made a compatible version available for your active subscription, Windows will notify you to install the latest version available with the settings that were set prior to upgrade. If your anti-malware subscription is not current (expired), Windows will uninstall your application and enable Windows Defender. Some applications that came from your OEM may be removed prior to upgrade. For certain third-party applications, the "Get Windows 10" app will scan for application compatibility. If there is a known issue that will prevent the upgrade, you will be notified of the list of applications with known issues. You can choose to accept and the applications will be removed from the system prior to upgrade. Please make sure that you copy the list before you accept the removal of the application.
9 How long does it take to upgrade? The time it takes to upgrade to Windows 10 will depend on factors such as the age of your device and how it s configured. Most devices will take about an hour to upgrade once the download is complete. While older devices could take longer, some newer, high performance devices might upgrade faster. I m ready to upgrade what next? If you re an individual - Backup your data - Download the Get Windows 10 App - Follow the instructions and sit back relax If you re a business; Small, Midsized or Enterprise - Speak to your IT team whether in-house or out sourced - Ensure your business software will still be supported by 3 rd Parties - Pilot a few users across different departments - Plan well in advance My business is in Singapore and South East Asia, should I work with Acuutech to upgrade? As a Microsoft double Gold Certified partner, Acuutech is has the deep technical knowledge a solid relationship with Microsoft to ensure your Windows 10 roll out is designed, planned and implemented to the highest standards.
10 About Acuutech Acuutech is a global technology company with offices in London, Houston and Singapore with the vision to be the global leader in technology Design, Delivery and Support. Acuutech has 20 years of experience providing servicing ranging from consulting, to IT outsourcing, to commissioning and maintaining complex, multi-site IT based operations globally for large to medium companies with industry experience in Marine, Finance, Legal, Transport and Warehousing. Acuutech s expertise and experience in network infrastructure and hosting is supplemented by their Partner Accreditations for Microsoft, Cisco and Meraki. Acuutech is your preferred IT partner through consultancy, annual contracts and skills on demand servicing agreements that allow for risk-free expansion and scalability. Our Focus At Acuutech, our focus is to bring simplicity to technology through consultancy and implementation to meet business goals using cloud or on premise IT infrastructure globally. Our Offerings IT Consultancy Cloud Services Business Continuity Security Communications IT Procurement Skills on Demand Support and Maintenance Expert IT advice and IT project delivery for multiple industries Private, public or hybrid cloud advice and setup The easy way to prepare for the unpredictable Prevent the deliberate or accidental compromising of your ability to do business. Connectivity, email, IM and IP telephony IT equipment and software directly delivered to your doorstep Skilled IT Engineers as and when you need it Drive down costs and increase operational efficiency, through outsourcing your IT infrastructure operations and support to Acuutech
11 Disclaimer While we make every effort to ensure that material on this document is accurate and up to date, such material does in no way constitute the provision of professional advice. Acuutech does not guarantee, and accepts no legal liability whatsoever arising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained on this document. Users should seek appropriate independent professional advice prior to relying on, or entering into any commitment based on material published here, which material is purely published for reference purposes alone. Contact us Address: 100 Cecil Street #09-02 The Globe Singapore 069532 Phone: +65 6709 4933 Website: www.acuutech.com/sg Facebook: www.facebook.com/acuutechapac