Windows 10 : Everything you need to know about the all new OS

So Windows 10 is here. Where is Windows 9? (You ask). Just forget Windows 9.  Microsoft will be jumping straight to double digits from Windows 8 as it faces a challenging future for its operating system.

We did cover Windows 9 though and tried to give you an insight in it. 

As Windows 10 is here...this is our 8 point FAQ covering everything you should know about Windows 10 inside out.

1. When can I upgrade? 

As of now we can only speculate that Microsoft will release the OS sometime in 2015, after the company's //Build developer conference in April. But why to wait for so long? for all the impatient ones like me,  Windows Insider Program comes to rescue we can signup for it on October 1 to get our hands dirty on the early (and likely buggy) preview build. 

2. And how much will it cost?Can I upgrade for free? 

Nothing has come out yet and you cannot simply upgrade for free. I guess it will cost somewhere around $60 (Rs 3600-4000 in India) like its predecessors.



3. I've got a desktop, and a tablet. How will that work?

Well Windows 10 is not limited to just PC's. The operating system will run on everything from desktops to smartphones, and the UI will adjust accordingly.

4. Those full-screen "Modern" apps were a pain. Are they still around?

Those touch-friendly, full-screen default apps that debuted with Windows 8 came under the "Metro" or "Modern" design. For Windows 10, full-screen apps will be optional a whole new tab will be available to minimize and maximize them. 

5. I actually liked those Modern apps, and bought a few. Are they still around?

I can't comment on that  and needless to say how Windows 8 developers will react to the changes, but in that introductory video Microsoft did show some of its own full-screen Modern apps operating in a windowed mode.

6. What about the Start menu?Is it the same?

If you hated Windows 8's full-screen Start screen, or just want a change: then you're in luck the old start screen is back , sitting on the left side of the screen and presenting that familiar pop-up column of shortcuts. And if you liked Windows 8's approach, there's something here for you too: the new menu will incorporate Live Tiles and can be customized.So its a mix of both world's .I mean the simple start screen of Windows 7 and ofcourse the newer one of Windows 8.

7. Never mind the apps -- I need to get things done. Any improvements on that front?

Windows 10 has somewhat changed that or lets say now that function which lets you arrange apps side by side now with the all new quadrant structure you can arrange up to four apps on a single screen. ,  Also support for multiple desktops has been added  (finally), so you can have all your work apps in a single place and quickly move back to desktop with your blogs and facebook once your boss walks away. And then there is this task view button that lives on your taskbar. Click it, and you'll get a quick look at all of your open files, windows, and desktops and I guess it like press of the left key in smartphones to view all the apps running in the background. This will surely help with multitasking or closing the apps that you no longer need in one go.

8. What our minimum specifications for Windows 10? Can I run Windows 10 on my PC?

We have no idea but as you might know Windows 8.1 did introduce 64-bit computing requirements which ruled out its operation on some old processors, but otherwise it played well with PCs that weren't too old. Needless to say, if you're picking up a newer device any time between now and Windows 10's release next year, you should be good to go. Once again, if you're willing to take risks, you can check out the Windows Insider Program anytime but use it in your secondary PC.