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 system requirements. Users whose PCs have the minimum hardware required to Windows installation 10 may have already noticed that the OS is literally unusable because it is so slow. Technically, it will work with the minimum requirements, but the experience will not be the best. Here are the actual recommended hardware requirements that your device must meet in order to have impressive performance with the latest OS from Redmond.
Officially, Windows 10 version 1909 will require a PC that meets the following specifications:
- 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: 32 GB for 64-bit and 32-bit OS
- Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible
Anyone trying to use Windows 10 on such hardware can attest that these system requirements are quite optimistic. 2 GB random access memory- nothing for the OS, and a regular hard drive greatly affects its performance.
Another official document, sheds some light on what hardware Microsoft considers appropriate for its product. As you can see from the document, you should have 8 GB of RAM or better 16 GB and SSD/NVMe plays an important role in the device configuration.
From my experience, I can say that, a laptop with a build of 20H1 with a processor Intel Core i7 Mobile and 16 GB of RAM, on a classic hard drive: has very low performance, so the requirements for an SSD SSD drive make sense.
The document mentions these requirements from a security point of view.
"If you are making a decision to purchase new devices and want to enable the best possible security configuration, your device must meet or exceed these standards"
Other known 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 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that pre-install the desktop version of Windows 10 now need to bundle the device with at least hard drive 32 GB.
It makes sense - 16 GB was absolutely not enough on some tablets and usually caused issues with updates. And secondly, Windows 10 1903 added . A small amount of disk space will be reserved for use by updates, applications, temporary files, and system cache.
Storage requirements for devices under Windows control 10 for desktop editions:
So, the optimal hardware configuration for Windows 10 is at least as follows:
- Processor: Intel 8th generation (Intel i3/i5/i7/i9-7x), Core M3-7xxx, Xeon E3-xxxx and Xeon E5-xxxx, AMD 8th generation (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: at least 128 GB for 64-bit and 32-bit OS
- Video Card: DirectX 9 or later
- Screen resolution: 800 x 600, the minimum diagonal size for the main display is 7 inches or more.
Hello everyone, today I want to tell you about the system requirements of Windows 10.
Microsoft has provided new information on the following items: Windows 10 release date, minimum system requirements, system options, and update matrix. To all who are waiting for the release new version OS, this information might be helpful.
So, the very first point, the release date: July 29, Windows 10 will be available for purchase and upgrade in 190 countries, for computers and tablets. The upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users will be free. With information on the topic Reserve Windows 10, I think everyone has already read
Minimum hardware requirements
For desktop computers The minimum system requirements are as follows - motherboard with UEFI 2.3.1 and enabled by default secure boot as the first criterion.
The requirements mentioned above are put forward primarily to 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).
Other system requirements have not changed much compared to previous versions:
- 2 GB RAM for 64-bit system and 1 GB RAM for 32-bit.
- 16 GB free space for a 32-bit system and 20 GB for a 64-bit one.
- Graphics adapter(video card) with DirectX support
- Screen resolution 1024×600
- Processor with clock frequency from 1 GHz.
As such, almost any system running Windows 8.1 is fine for installing Windows 10. In my experience, pre-release versions run relatively well in a virtual machine with 2GB of RAM (faster than Windows 7, anyway). ).
Note: for additional Windows features 10 has additional requirements - a microphone for speech recognition, an infrared camera or a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello, a Microsoft account for a number of features, etc.
System versions, update matrix
Windows 10 for PC will be released in two main versions - Home or Consumer (Home) and Pro (professional). At the same time, the update for licensed Windows 7 and 8.1 will be carried out 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 will be released new system, as well as special free version Windows 10 for devices like ATMs, medical devices, and more.
Also, as previously reported, users pirated versions Windows will also be able to get free update prior to Windows 10, however, they will not receive a license.
Additional official information about upgrading to Windows 10
In terms of compatibility with drivers and software when updating, Microsoft says the following:
- During the upgrade to Windows 10 antivirus program will be deleted while saving the settings, and when the update is completed, the latest version will be installed again. In case the antivirus license has expired, it will be activated Windows Defender.
- Some of your computer manufacturer's programs may be uninstalled before you upgrade.
- For individual programs, the Get Windows 10 app will report compatibility issues and offer to remove them from your computer.
Summing up, there is nothing particularly new in the system requirements of the new OS. And it will be possible to get acquainted with compatibility problems and not only very soon, less than two months left.
Windows 10 Requirements computer system, as it turned out after its official release, are not so high. At least, users of licensed (or activated by third-party tools) modifications 7 and 8 could initially install it as a free upgrade. At that time, although it was a trial, it was a fully functional version in the form of a Technical Preview release. In some ways, the minimum system requirements for Windows 10 were similar to those for most of the tested alpha and beta versions (it is clear that at that time the system was quite raw). But what surprised absolutely everyone Windows users-systems, "iron" could not be changed, because new modification installed without problems even on relatively outdated configurations.
Windows 10: what's new?
To begin with, consider the issue related to the innovations that appeared in the tenth version. The interface is made in the style of Metro with tiles without any hint of the use of volumetric or translucent objects that were in versions of XP and 7. Everything is flat in the spirit of the Metro interface that was used in Windows 8.
But the Start button has returned, although it may sometimes not work. A lot has been written about how to return the Start button and the menu for which it is responsible, so you have to turn to the Internet. So widely advertised Cortana Assistant does not work in the post-Soviet space.
But releases in the form of updates Anniversary update and the Creators Update modified the system somewhat (the first release was configured to update the interface and internal services, the second - to apply the possibilities of using 3D graphics and everything related to it).
Legacy Compatibility
In terms of upgrades, the requirements of Windows 10 look much tougher. The problem here is that initially it was possible to update the system only on licensed versions 7 and 8, and then on the condition that they have the latest updates installed.
To download the distribution kit and the files of the system itself, it took (and still needs) about 25-30 GB (although it is claimed that 16-20). But the installer itself can be run directly on an existing system, and not from a removable optical disc or USB stick.
To do this, it is enough to use programs like windows update Assistant or Media Creation Tool.
Alas, XP and Vista are not supported in the upgrade plan. But you shouldn't be upset. Now there is nothing easier than to install the system, as they say, from scratch, and save your files. Programs, however, will have to be re-installed anyway. But only this for Window 10 system requirements are not limited. Consider what is needed for normal operation systems.
Windows 10: 32-bit architecture system requirements
First, a few words for those who are going to install a 32-bit system. For correct installation tenth modification as an upgrade over existing system you need to pay attention to the processor, RAM and disk space.
So the minimum requirements for Windows 10 in terms of this configuration imply the presence on a computer terminal or laptop of a processor of at least an Intel Atom class with an operating clock frequency of 1 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. Approximately 16 GB of free disk space is also required. system partition and a monitor (screen) that supports a resolution of at least 800 x 600 pixels, plus DirectX versions not lower than the ninth and the presence of a WDDM 1.0 driver. You can install a new OS on a logical partition, but what's the point?
As practice shows, if we compare systems 7 and 10 similar in bit depth, the tenth modification works much faster, despite the huge number of additionally running services in background which many users are not even aware of.
Windows 10: 64 bit system requirements
The 64-bit architecture looks much more preferable, because it works faster, using all the necessary resources of modern processor chips for this. True, the involvement of all nuclei CPU disabled by default (and after all, when you turn them on, you can speed up the system simply incredibly).
But for a normal installation, the system requirements of Windows 10 x64 are not so great. On board a computer or laptop (netbook), it is enough to have only a slightly more enhanced configuration at the level of 2 GB of RAM with the same processor and 20 GB of free space on the hard drive (in practice, at least 30-35 just for installation!!!). Residual files old system, if it is not planned to return to it, then it will be possible to delete standard tool disk cleanup. The minimum requirements for Windows 10 also make themselves felt here, because after installation, it is not recommended to delete the files of the old system for 30 days (this is the only way you can return to the previous release).
Standard installation process
The initial installation, whether in the form of an upgrade, or in the form of a “clean” installation, does not provide anything special. If the system requirements for Window 10 are met in full, the installer will install the system without any problems.
The only question is how long it will take, because during the installation process, not only a “bare” system will be installed, but also extremely important updates. But user intervention in this process is just to press the continue buttons in time.
Using specialized utilities
A "clean" installer, even downloaded from the official Microsoft resource, takes up a lot of space. The easiest way is to download the utilities described above in advance and start the installation process with their help.
Why download a full system image, which will take up as much space as the files after installation, when you can use these programs? They work like internet installers, downloading files and installing as they go.
But here in the first place for installing Windows 10, the requirements for the computer are to provide the fastest possible connection to the Internet. It is clear, after all, the higher the speed, the faster the download of the desired content will occur. Please note: download only, not installation. For the same Windows versions 10 (64) requirements can be met in full, the files have been downloaded, but you will not achieve an acceleration of the installation. Why? Yes, only because the work of the installer itself at this stage no longer depends on the user, computer configuration or Internet speed, but solely on the sequence of actions that will be performed by the installer (this is included in the installation program itself).
Installing from a USB stick and related problems
Separately, it is worth dwelling on how to install Windows 10 from a USB flash drive. You can create bootable media using the above applications or use programs like Rufus. But for them you will have to use the installation image in ISO format.
The main problem of all users who took into account the system requirements for Windows 10 is that at first everything seems to be going on normally, but then the installer starts to "swear" due to the fact that the installation in this partition with boot record MBR turns out to be impossible, and you can only install the system on a GPT partition.
Basically, this situation concerns hard drives with a capacity of 2 TB or more, which file systems NTFS of any version, not to mention FAT32, is simply not recognized. BUT! The paradox is that it is sometimes simply impossible to install a system even on a regular hard drive.
In this situation, the way out is simple: when you reboot, you need to enter the initial BIOS / UEFI I / O system and install the first device (flash drive) that does not have the “EFI” identifier at the very beginning of the drive name. Otherwise, many people advise to delve into the registry, rebuild system services, etc. This is the easiest and most effective way.
Disabled Processes
With all due respect to the developers of the new OS in Windows 10, system requirements are far from the main stumbling block. The problem is that, by default, so many processes are activated in the background that the user does not even realize.
The most negative is tracking in the form of geolocation services, not to mention the print services connected by default, virtual Hyper-V machines and many more additional components that the average user does not need absolutely.
You can disable all this either from the settings section, or from the programs and components section, which is located in the standard "Control Panel", which is not so easy to access. But the system can be bypassed by entering the control command in the Run console.
In the corresponding section, you need to uncheck all items of unused services. The same can be done in the section of the services themselves (services.msc), by setting the shutdown or manual start, in the section group policies(gpedit.msc) or even in the system registry (regedit).
Installation problems
Although the requirements of Windows 10 are not as high as it might seem at first glance, the installation of the system and its further use cause a lot of conflicting opinions.
The system installation problem is most often associated either with errors of the previous system (presence of viruses, lack of updates), or with the wrong choice of installation option, in particular, booting the installer from removable media that has the "EFI" attribute in systems with UEFI installed with a graphical interface instead of the standard BIOS.
Sometimes even a flashing of the primary system (Firmware) is required, which simply baffles many users.
Should you install Windows 10?
Finally, citing the requirements of Windows 10 as an example, I would like to note one more point related to testing different systems on the same configuration.
Comparison is subject to systems with second-generation Intel Core i7 processors (dual-threaded) with a clock speed of 2.7 GHz and 8 GB of RAM (extended modification of DELL Latitude 6520 series laptops). So: the “ten” is loaded with all its elements turned on for 37 seconds, and the “seven” waits about 2 minutes, not including the start of the antivirus and additional services (we are talking not only about the appearance of the “Desktop”, but also about the full launch programs that are not available while the system components are still being downloaded). And then draw your conclusions after that.
What does all of this mean?
So it's just that Windows 7, no matter how popular it is, goes into oblivion. Her constant updates slowed down the work of the OS itself so much that now it is time to “demolish” it. Many fans of the "seven" may not agree with this statement, but, believe me, the "ten", if fine tuning, works much more efficiently. And if you also enable the use of all processor cores and maximum RAM, you simply won’t recognize your system after such settings.
System requirements for operating rooms Windows systems upgraded all the time, installing a new version required more than powerful computer. But in the "top ten" Microsoft abandoned this trend. This time the company has relied on optimization.
The result was that the system requirements of 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 requirements 10:
Note: HDD space occupied is for the original imageWindows 10 - You can find a custom build online operating system, in which various components are cut, for example, language packs. Such versions are considered lightweight, they require less free memory.
In fact, there is no need to know the system requirements for Win 10 if you have Windows 7 or 8 installed on your computer. In this case, it will fit without problems latest version operating system from Microsoft and, most likely, it will function faster.
You can find the details of the OS installation procedure in our article:.
Differences between a 32-bit and a 64-bit system
In points "RAM" And « HDD» the difference in requirements for a computer for systems of different bit depth is indicated. As you can see, 32-bit Windows requires less fixed and RAM memory. Many users will think that it is better to install this version, because it will consume less computer resources. But this decision is not always the right one.
The operating system of the "new era" - Windows 10, which has already delighted its future users in absentia with free and "flexible", still has some requirements for hardware your computer. According to the developers, the “ten” is more suitable for those users who work on tablet computers or a PC with support for touch screen input, just like the "eight", because it has many interesting gesture and touch commands and functions. However, users of standard desktops should not be upset, because they were also thought of, and the “insider” program made its own significant adjustments. The combination of the Metro shell and the Start menu from Windows 7 is one of the main innovations for desktop users, which will greatly simplify the user experience and search installed apps, as well as provide a list of news or other information that the user deems necessary. Let's look at the basic requirements for hardware, namely what should be the processor, video card, RAM, hard drive memory and screen resolution so that Windows 10 does not get you glitches and blue screens of death.
For the test, we used virtual machine- VMware and installed Windows 10 there with the following settings:
As we can see, we provided 100 GB of space (hard drive), 4 Intel - i7 processors, two gigabytes of RAM. The rest of the resources the program uses directly from the laptop. Now let's see if the system is using core resources:
It turns out that the system didn't need more than 2 processors to run smoothly, which means that even a single-core center. a dual-processor processor can handle the task of running the OS just fine. At the expense of the video card - the guest OS uses the resources of the integrated card from Intel and works well on it, but with slowdown. Let's look at the optimal requirements:
- CPU. Intel Core I3, dual core, better with turbo boost support. Of course, the system will run 2 Duo, but performance will suffer seriously.
- video card. Any will do nvidia card or AMD not earlier than 2013 release, since the graphic resources in the OS are well used, and for complex tasks a conventional integrated card is not enough.
- RAM. From 2 GB and no less, because. will hang. Optimal 4 GB.
- Winchester. We recommend at least 100 GB, but if you have additional funds, it is better to purchase an SSD - this will only add speed and performance.
- Screen. Resolution of at least 1280x960, widescreen is better.
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