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'How much is Windows 10?': A cost breakdown of all three versions of Windows 10

'How much is Windows 10?': A cost breakdown of all three versions of Windows 10

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Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstations each vary in price and features.

  • You can choose from three versions of the $4 operating system.
  • $4 costs $139 and is suited for a home computer or gaming.
  • $4 costs $199.99 and is suited for businesses or large enterprises.
  • $4 costs $309 and is meant for businesses or enterprises that need an even faster and more powerful operating system.
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$4 is the latest version of the Windows operating system. Like its predecessor, $4, it was designed with tablets and touchscreen laptops in mind.

Microsoft has pared down the $4 product selection to just two main versions, $4 and $4, along with the more advanced $4.

Simplifying the product offering can mean an easier choice for you, the consumer. $4 and $4 have many features in common, although there are some key differences.

Check out the products mentioned in this article:

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Windows 10 Home

$4 is well-suited for everyday tasks you might need a home computer to perform, as well as being a solid option for gaming. Standard communications apps such as Mail, Calendar, Photos, and Videos are included.

$4. Here's what it offers.

  • Windows 10 supports a digital pen and touch support on enabled devices.
  • Cortana is the Windows digital assistant. Use it to request information about weather, schedule appointments, search your computer files, and more.
  • Android and iPhone devices are supported, so you can access supported mobile content from your PC.
  • Device encryption is available on most modern devices.
  • Firewall and network protection is built-in to help protect against malware threats, including ransomware.
  • Windows Defender SmartScreen scans apps and internet content for a safer experience.
  • Secure Boot prevents malware and other unauthorized programs from loading when Windows starts.
  • Windows Defender Antivirus and parental controls are also available.

Windows 10 Pro

$4 includes all the features listed above, along with some that may be better suited for business and large enterprises. It also includes additional security and networking features.

$4. Here's what else it offers.

  • Dynamic provisioning allows you to easily customize a device to meet your organization's needs.
  • Windows Update for Business offers greater control over Windows Update deployment.
  • Group Policy support allows specific security and networking rules to be applied based on a user's access group.
  • A Kiosk Mode can be set up quickly and easily for kiosk use.
  • Assigned Access allows network administrators to designate specific applications to run based on a user's assigned permissions.
  • Active Directory support allows IT staff to manage access to resources like files and shared printers for network users.

Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

$4 is a more advanced version of Windows 10 Pro, with faster data handling, more storage, and a new file system that finds and repairs faults.

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This operating system is more suitable if your business or enterprise is dealing with large amounts of data and needs to store and process it quickly.

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