Learn about Windows 10 S

In May last year, Windows 10 S operating system was Microsoft's answer to rumors about Windows Cloud operating system. The Windows 10 S operating system does not require too much hardware configuration, which helps every student and student have a fully functional Windows computer for study and research.

What does Windows 10 S mean? 

As explained by Microsoft, the letter S represents the advantages in the operating system:

1. Windows 10 S: (S) ecure - Safe.
2. (S) uperior performance - High performance.
3. (S) treamlined for color - Streamlined to minimal.
4. The (S) oul of Windows 10 - The soul of Windows 10.

It can be seen that this explanation is quite plausible, but the S can also mean (S) tore - Shop or (S) chool - School.

Stable and fast performance

Windows 10 S was introduced by Microsoft as a simplified version, but only using apps downloaded from the Windows Store. Microsoft designed this operating system to target the education sector and compete directly with Google's Chrome OS. Windows 10 S is rated as a safe, minimalistic operating system, but still offers high performance.

Although originally created for the education sector, Windows 10 S also shows that it is suitable for both business users, with the daily routine of running simple applications.

Windows 10 S is not a stripped-down version of Windows 10

As mentioned above, the Windows 10 S operating system is only for installing and running applications downloaded from the Windows Store. But certainly not a lightened version, because this operating system not only runs Universal Windows Program (UWP) applications, but also supports the basic software available on the PC (such as .NET applications and Win32 platforms) but provided that these applications have been converted using the Desktop Bridge tool and are approved to be available on the Windows Store.

Windows 10 S operating system will still have most of the features typical of Windows 10, like Cortana, the Windows Hello facial sensor, and all the perks of a Windows 10 version.

Fast start-up speed

According to Microsoft, the Windows 10 S operating system has a boot speed from the moment the machine starts to run until the boot screen is about 15 seconds. To ensure students and students can easily finish their studies quickly without any delays.

This operating system does not have any hardware requirements and can run on a wide range of devices.

Is it possible to upgrade Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro?

Operating system S can completely upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, but users have to spend an amount of $ 50 to be able to upgrade. But for those who use Microsoft Intune for Education to manage their devices, it is possible to update to Windows 10 Pro for free.

Can OFFICE 365 be used on Windows 10 S?

The full version of Office 365 is available on the Microsoft Store and is completely free for education users.

For those who purchase a device with Windows 10 S operating system for everyday tasks, there will be a fee to use Office 365.

How much does Windows 10 S cost?

To be able to use the Windows 10 S operating system, users will have to pay at least $ 189, regardless of use in education or other fields. To know how to install Windows 10 s, please see the instruction How to install windows 10 s.

Good luck.

Kareem Winters

Update 08 December 2020