Looking for technical information about Windows 10 releases, new features, known issues, troubleshooting, and tech support? Start here.
Being a Windows expert doesn’t mean you have to memorize every shortcut and secret. You just have to know where to find those details when you need them. That’s the point of this page, where I’ve collected the links I regularly use to find information and download tools and utilities. These include essential information, troubleshooting tools, and download sites, as well as some of my most popular FAQ pages and tips. How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10 Here’s everything you need to know before you repair, reinstall, or upgrade Windows 10, including details about activation and product keys. Windows 10 update: The complete guide for businesses of every size If you’ve spent years mastering the ins and outs of Windows Update, prepare to do some unlearning. Windows 10, with its emphasis on «Windows as a service,» rewrites almost all the rules of updates and upgrades. Here’s what you need to know. Here’s how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade Microsoft’s much-hyped free upgrade offer for Windows 10 ended in 2016, and the extension officially expired at the end of 2017. But you can still get a free digital license using these instructions. How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro for free You’ve got a new PC running Windows 10 Home. You want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Here’s how to get that upgrade for free. All you need is a Pro/Ultimate product key from an older version of Windows. Download Windows 10 This is the official download site for Windows 10, where you can update directly or use the Media Creation Tool to create an ISO or bootable USB flash drive. Compare business features in Windows 10 editions What’s the difference between Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 in S Mode? This official page has a long, footnote-packed feature list. Windows 10 release history (official) Use this Microsoft-provided list to look up the availability date, OS build, and latest revision date for all currently supported Windows 10 versions. Scroll down for availability dates and links to KB articles for all cumulative updates. Windows Release Health Dashboard Always check this page before installing a new feature update manually. It lists the current status of the latest release and provides details about known issues, including those that Microsoft has designated as serious enough to block installation on affected devices.
