Windows 10 compatibility

Applies to

WindowsВ 10 will be compatible with most existing PC hardware; most devices running WindowsВ 7, WindowsВ 8, or WindowsВ 8.1 will meet the requirements for WindowsВ 10.

For full system requirements, see Windows 10 specifications. Some driver updates may be required for WindowsВ 10.

Existing desktop (Win32) application compatibility is also expected to be strong, with most existing applications working without any changes. Some applications that interface with Windows at a low level, those that use undocumented APIs, or those that do not follow recommended coding practices could experience issues.

Existing Windows Store (WinRT) apps created for WindowsВ 8 and WindowsВ 8.1 should also continue to work, because compatibility can be validated against all the apps that have been submitted to the Windows Store.

For web apps and sites, modern HTML5-based sites should also have a high degree of compatibility and excellent performance through the new Microsoft Edge browser, while older web apps and sites can continue to use Internet ExplorerВ 11 and the Enterprise Mode features that were first introduced in WindowsВ 7 and WindowsВ 8.1 and are still present in WindowsВ 10. For more information about Internet Explorer and Enterprise Mode, see the Internet Explorer 11 Deployment Guide for IT Pros.

Recommended application testing process

Historically, organizations have performed extensive, and often exhaustive, testing of the applications they use before deployment of a new Windows version, service pack, or any other significant update. With WindowsВ 10, organizations are encouraged to leverage more optimized testing processes, which reflects the higher levels of compatibility that are expected. At a high level:

Identify mission-critical applications and websites, those that are absolutely essential to the organization’s operations. Focus testing efforts on this subset of applications, early in the Windows development cycle (for example, with Windows Insider Program builds) to identify potential issues. Report any issues you encounter with the Windows Feedback tool, so that these issues can be addressed prior to the next Windows release.

For less critical applications, leverage an “internal flighting” or pilot-based approach, by deploying new Windows upgrades to groups of machines, growing gradually in size and potential impact, to verify compatibility with hardware and software. Reactively address issues before you expand the pilot to more machines.

Совместимость с Windows 10 Windows 10 compatibility

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Операционная система Windows 10 будет совместима с большинством имеющихся аппаратных компонентов компьютеров. Большинство устройств под управлением Windows 7, Windows 8 или Windows 8.1 соответствуют требованиям Windows 10. Windows 10 will be compatible with most existing PC hardware; most devices running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 will meet the requirements for Windows 10.

Полные системные требования см. в разделе Характеристики Windows 10. For full system requirements, see Windows 10 specifications. Для Windows 10 может потребоваться обновить некоторые драйверы. Some driver updates may be required for Windows 10.

Ожидается, что большинство существующих классических приложений (Win32) будут поддерживаться в Windows 10 без каких-либо изменений. Existing desktop (Win32) application compatibility is also expected to be strong, with most existing applications working without any changes. В некоторых приложениях, которые взаимодействуют с Windows на низком уровне, используют недокументированные API или не следуют рекомендованным методикам программирования, могут возникать проблемы. Some applications that interface with Windows at a low level, those that use undocumented APIs, or those that do not follow recommended coding practices could experience issues.

Существующие приложения Microsoft Store (WinRT), созданные для Windows 8 и Windows 8.1, также должны работать, так как совместимость можно подтвердить для всех приложений, отправленных в Microsoft Store. Existing Windows Store (WinRT) apps created for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 should also continue to work, because compatibility can be validated against all the apps that have been submitted to the Windows Store.

Что касается веб-приложений и сайтов, то современные сайты на основе HTML5 также должны иметь высокий уровень совместимости и превосходную производительность в новом браузере Microsoft Edge, а более старые веб-приложения и сайты могут продолжать использовать Internet Explorer 11 и возможности режима предприятия, которые были представлены в Windows 7 и Windows 8.1 и поддерживаются в Windows 10. For web apps and sites, modern HTML5-based sites should also have a high degree of compatibility and excellent performance through the new Microsoft Edge browser, while older web apps and sites can continue to use Internet Explorer 11 and the Enterprise Mode features that were first introduced in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 and are still present in Windows 10. Дополнительные сведения о режиме предприятия Internet Explorer см. в руководстве по развертыванию Internet Explorer 11 для ИТ-специалистов. For more information about Internet Explorer and Enterprise Mode, see the Internet Explorer 11 Deployment Guide for IT Pros.

Рекомендуемый процесс тестирования приложений Recommended application testing process

В прошлом организации проводили тщательное и зачастую утомительное тестирование используемых приложений перед развертыванием новой версии Windows, пакета обновления или другого крупного обновления. Historically, organizations have performed extensive, and often exhaustive, testing of the applications they use before deployment of a new Windows version, service pack, or any other significant update. В Windows 10 компаниям рекомендуется использовать более оптимизированные процессы тестирования в силу ожидаемого более высокого уровня совместимости. With Windows 10, organizations are encouraged to leverage more optimized testing processes, which reflects the higher levels of compatibility that are expected. На высоком уровне: At a high level:

Определите критически важные приложения и веб-сайты, которые абсолютно необходимы для работы организации. Identify mission-critical applications and websites, those that are absolutely essential to the organization’s operations. Тщательно протестируйте это подмножество приложений на ранней стадии цикла разработки Windows (например, с использованием сборок программы предварительной оценки Windows), чтобы выявить потенциальные проблемы. Focus testing efforts on this subset of applications, early in the Windows development cycle (for example, with Windows Insider Program builds) to identify potential issues. Сообщите о любых обнаруженных проблемах с помощью средства «Отзывы о Windows», чтобы их можно было устранить до выхода следующего выпуска Windows. Report any issues you encounter with the Windows Feedback tool, so that these issues can be addressed prior to the next Windows release.

Для менее важных приложений используйте фокус-тестирование, разворачивая обновления Windows на группах компьютеров и постепенно увеличивая масштаб и потенциальное влияние развертывания, чтобы проверить совместимость с аппаратным и программным обеспечением. For less critical applications, leverage an “internal flighting” or pilot-based approach, by deploying new Windows upgrades to groups of machines, growing gradually in size and potential impact, to verify compatibility with hardware and software. Устраняйте выявленные проблемы, прежде чем распространять пилотное развертывание на другие компьютеры. Reactively address issues before you expand the pilot to more machines.

windows 10 compatibility test

I want to upgrade to windows 10 and currently using windows 7 ultimate (SP1) but i don’t see any reserve icon or so. I have genuine windows. i heard of media creation tool and am thinking to upgrade from there but i want to check my compatibility my pc specs are-

processor-intel core i3 @3.30Ghz

i know my pc meets the requirements but i still want to check. please help.

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I want to upgrade to windows 10 and currently using windows 7 ultimate (SP1) but i don’t see any reserve icon or so. I have genuine windows. i heard of media creation tool and am thinking to upgrade from there but i want to check my compatibility my pc specs are-

processor-intel core i3 @3.30Ghz

i know my pc meets the requirements but i still want to check. please help.

You are eligible for windows 10 so go for the tool and download it and I suggest you that once you download the tool choose upgrade this pc option if you want to upgrade the pc in which you are downloading the tool because media creation is quite tricky.Good luck, hope you are able to get win 10

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Thanks divyam for your help . I will download and upgrade my pc as soon as possible.

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I have genuine windows and my pc meets win 10 requirements but I don’t see GWX app on my pc. So i downloaded the gwx app trouble shooter from microsoft

trouble shooter said — windows is not activated

I knew that this was impossible so i checked control panel but there it said windows is activated and in the right side there was genuine logo .

so friends pls tell me what to do i want windows 10 am very eager but all this is a great ****.

i know i have genuine and activated windows but troubleshooter said windows not activated whereas control panel says it is activated.

I have win7 ultimate sp1.

sorry to disturb you again but i want your help

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I have genuine windows and my pc meets win 10 requirements but I don’t see GWX app on my pc. So i downloaded the gwx app trouble shooter from microsoft

trouble shooter said — windows is not activated

I knew that this was impossible so i checked control panel but there it said windows is activated and in the right side there was genuine logo .

so friends pls tell me what to do i want windows 10 am very eager but all this is a great ****.

i know i have genuine and activated windows but troubleshooter said windows not activated whereas control panel says it is activated.

I have win7 ultimate sp1.

sorry to disturb you again but i want your help

Did you sign in with your Microsoft Account? I understand this is a prerequisite to order Windows 10.

Windows 7, 8.1 & 10 compatibility testing for Windows XP, Vista & 7 computers

Technical Level : Basic

Summary

Compatibility testers are available for Windows 7, 8.1 & 10.

The Windows 10 compatibility tester cannot run on Windows XP or Vista but a substitute is available.

Details

1 Test for compatibility with Windows 7 & Windows 8.1

1.1 If you plan to install Windows 7 or 8, you need to check your computer’s hardware & software compatibility with the new OS.

1.2 In addition to providing information about the chances of a successful installation, the compatibility reports will alert you to any hardware components that you will need to pay attention to afterwards. See Where to get hardware drivers .

2 Test for compatibility with Windows 10

2.1 If you plan to install Windows 10, you need to check your computer’s hardware & software compatibility with the new OS. Review the Windows 10 System requirements carefully; whilst it starts off with a simple table of requirements, there is an awful lot tucked away in its details [see also my section 3 below].

• If you are using Windows 7 SP1 or 8/8.1, use the Windows 10 upgrade checker [GWX] . I am not sure but I think that if you have Windows 7 pre-SP1 and do not want to complete that update first, you might have to use the same substitute compatibility checker that I suggest for XP & Vista users.
• If you are using XP or Vista you will have to use a substitute compatibility checker because the Windows 10 upgrade checker [GWX] cannot run on Windows XP or Vista. So, for XP & Vista, run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant instead as that does run on those OSs. The Windows 10 System requirements and the Windows 8 system requirements are just about the same so the results will still be useful.

2.2 In addition to providing information about the chances of a successful installation, the compatibility reports will alert you to any hardware components that you will need to pay attention to afterwards. See Compatibility report for Windows 10 FAQ — Windows Help & Where to get hardware drivers .

3 Additional Windows 10 system requirements

3.1 To install a 64-bit OS on a 64-bit PC, your processor needs to support CMPXCHG16b, PrefetchW, and LAHF/SAHF. This is stated in Windows 10 System requirements but is tucked away near the end [ Additional requirements to use certain features section , four bullet points up from the end]. The Windows 10 upgrade checker [GWX] and Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant check all these items.

3.2 Early versions of the Windows 10 System requirements stated that the CPU must support SSE2, NX, PAE extensions [a requirement that was introduced for Windows 8.1]. Whilst current versions of the Windows 10 System requirements statement do not include this constraint, a forum user reported on 18 April 2016 that lack of support for NX extensions was given as the reason for failure during an attempted upgrade to Windows 10. The Windows 10 upgrade checker [GWX] and Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant check for these items. For further information about SSE2, NX, PAE requirements, see

What are PAE, NX, and SSE2 — Windows 8.1 Help and note in particular its statement that CPU NX extensions might be available but turned off in the BIOS.

Your PC’s CPU isn’t compatible with Windows 8,10 where some alternative BIOS names for these extensions are mentioned. There is no need to use the Microsoft SysInternals tool that is referred to.

4 Install Windows 10 as a test before parting with any money

4.1 Even if your computer is compatible you might find that Windows 10 does not perform very well. It does make tougher demands on your hardware then previous OSs and applications can be noticeably slower.

4.2 Just by way of example, I have Windows 10 running well on a twelve year old Dell Inspiron 9300 with just two problems [that I have managed to work around] yet I was in touch in the Dell forums with another user of the same model with apparently the same specs but his Windows 10 problems proved insurmountable.

4.3 Y ou won’t know if it works until you try it. So even if it passes all the tests, get yourself a system imaging utility such as Macrium Reflect [free edition] and make a system image of your computer] before installing Windows 10.

• There is guidance on using it on their website and also at Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect — TenForums .
• You will normally also need to make a Macrium Reflect rescue disk .
• A system image will enable you to get back to where you started so that you do not destroy your original OS.

4.4 You can install Windows 10 by booting the computer from installation media created using the Media creation tool . Make sure you choose the right Windows 10 in the choices you make here so that you can avoid any need to reinstall if you do decide to buy it.

• If your review of the Windows 10 System requirements indicates that you can use 64 bit [x64] Windows 10 then you can choose that for its faster processing capabilities. If not, or if you think that you will be in other respects pushing the specs, choose 32 bit [x86].
• To decide whether or not you want Windows 10 Home or Pro, see the comparison chart in this Wikipedia article comparing Windows 10 editions. As far as home users are concerned, the only difference that is likely to matter is encryption [EFS, Bitlocker] as it is only available with Windows 10 Pro.
• During your test installation you will be asked to provide a product key but you can skip that and the installation will complete so that you can test your computer with Windows 10. The installation will not be activated so it can only be used for a limited time before limitations start to be imposed [I do not know how long this will be or what limitations will appear].

4.5 If you currently have Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1, you might still be able to upgrade for free. See Get Windows 10 upgrade still — GroovyPost