MOVING TO WINDOWS 10Presenter: Holly Woldt, Nebraska Library Commission 01/20/16

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CONSIDERATIONS

1. Computer downtime about 1-2 hours to complete upgrade2. Method of upgrade? USB device using Media Creation Tool or download the

installation material using Windows Update?

3. Make a backup of computer data and/or image to external device?

4. Third party software considerations? 5. Deadlines for free Win 10 software upgrade, July 29, 2016 (currently).6. Does my computer’s hardware and storage support Windows 10?

DOES MY COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE MEET SPECIFICATION FOR THE FREE WINDOWS 10 UPGRADE?1. Hardware Specifications for Windows 10

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bitHard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OSGraphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driverDisplay Monitor: 800x600

2. What the annoying free upgrade messages are all about ?Microsoft offering free upgrades to Windows 10 qualified computer through July 29, 2016. If you're running an earlier version of Windows or don't upgrade by that time, you'll be able to pick up Windows 10 Home for $119, and Windows 10 Pro for $199. (01/20/2016)

Retain settings, applications and data. *

RECOVERY OPTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING FOR A WINDOWS 10 UPGRADE1. Backup and recovery options :

• Create recovery media for your current Windows install (some people have been unable to use the rollback feature after upgrading to Windows 10)

• Backup all data files

• Create a full-system image backup of your computer to an external storage device prior to computer for upgrade using your preferred backup program or Windows Backup and Recovery.

• Windows 10 roll-back feature accessible for 30 days after Windows 10 Upgrade completed. (If it’s been less than a month since you upgraded to Windows 10, you can go back to your previous version of Windows by going to Settings > Update & security > Recovery.

Selecting either Go back to Windows 7 or Go back to Windows 8.1. This won't affect your personal files, but it will remove any apps you installed after the upgrade to Windows 10. )

HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I ALLOCATE TO COMPLETE UPGRADE?1. Actual Upgrade should take about 1-3 hours per computer.

2. Preparation for upgrade will include uninstalling non-compatible third party software on your computer. (Hard Drive Protection Hardware, Ant-Virus and Malware Software, ADA software)

3. Install required drivers for Windows 10

4. Install third party software for Windows 10.

5. Recommendation is to practice on one computer and take good notes on installation process. Use of USB devices to store Windows 10 drivers and third-party software installs to avoid repeating downloads to each computer.

UPGRADE OPTIONSWhat will work best for you?

1. Download the install using Windows Update and wait to install at a convenient time when the computer will be available for several hours to complete the installation and customization.

2. Build an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) image using Media Creation Tool to be installed on a USB device.

• Can more easily control deployment of upgrade software.• Don’t use bandwidth in library for multiple downloads of the

same upgrade updates at one time.3. Upgrade all public computers to Win 10 or just some of the public

computers?

UPGRADE PROCESSWhat to expect1. Recommendation to choose the Media Creation Tool to build an ISO

Image that you can use on all computers.2. User must be logged on with an Administrator account and the

computer must be connected to the internet to run the program. Double Click on Setup to start upgrade.

UPGRADE PROCESSPrompts and images of user input during the beginning of the upgrade.

UPGRADE PROCESSMore…

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UPGRADE PROCESSMore… Find out about the new features included in Windows 10 and assurances that your computer upgrade to Windows 10 is complete and none of you’re “stuff’s” moved.

WINDOWS 10 UPGRADE – NEW FEATURES TO EXPLORE – SOFTWARE INVENTORY REVIEW1. What works best for the library’s Public Computing Center? 2. Customization of Desktop, New Browser Edge onboard, Action Center Revamp.3. Thinking about software upgrades with Windows 10 Upgrade

• MS Office Suites version 2013 or 2016, Windows 365?

• Using Windows Defender (installed with Windows 10) for anti-virus and malware protection?

• Replacement of ADA software for those that received LBBNC Desktop ADA workstations?

4. Windows 10 maintenance is a service, which means it's always up to date and your PC always has the latest and best features.

• If you want to check for the update now, select the Start button , then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Check for updates.

WINDOWS 10 MAINTENANCE Windows 10 maintenance is a service, which means it's always up to date and your PC always has the latest and best features.

Settings > Update & security > Windows Update

RESOURCES

• Recording of today’s presentation• Moodle continuing education courses being offered Feb. – July, 2016• PDF file with list of resources that will be included in continuing

education classes, Upgrade to Windows 10 and Customizing Windows 10

QUESTIONS?