• What applications are needed for Windows 10? Installation with Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. Setting apps as default

    As a rule, all notes of this kind are dry and crumpled, in the style of point here and scroll with the mouse - I will try not to repeat these mistakes and will season them with controversial points and nuances (well, I need to somehow stand out among the competitors...)

    In this guide, installing Windows 10 can be divided into 2 stages:

    1. Creating installation media
    2. Installing and setting up Windows 10

    I do not recommend that you buy or download distributions from third-party resources if you are not confident in your abilities. Now all this can be downloaded from the official website without special problems by using simple tools create this same installation media with the current version of Windows 10 on board.

    Installing Windows 10 - Preparing the media

    For this crime we will need a flash drive with a capacity of more than 4 gigabytes (it is advisable to choose quickly) or DVD disc (But better flash drive- it’s easier with her). Here again we have a choice, you can download the dozens of distribution kits and write it to a flash drive or disk using third-party programs like Rufus or using the utility Media Creation Tool to create installation media in a couple of clicks (but in this case the distribution will not be saved on the computer and, if you need to create bootable USB flash drive again, you will have to re-download everything from the Internet again)

    Where to download Windows 10

    When the question arises where to download Windows 10 for installation on a computer, I always have one answer for you - of course, on the official Microsoft website, read the note in detail. In the picture below there is just a moment with a choice - save or write the image to a flash drive (this is the method with Media Creation Tool)

    If you decide to immediately burn the image to a flash drive using the Media Creation Tool, then you can skip the next point - it is for those who saved the image to their computer and do not know what to do with it.

    How to create Windows 10 installation media

    We have Windows image 10 for installation (distribution), just putting it on a flash drive is not enough - it doesn’t work that way. There are several options for recording the installation kit; you can read about this in the note on how to do it on board. There are many different variations, but personally I use the program - which is what I advise you to do too...

    The Rufus utility is quite simple and ideal for our task. Just insert the USB flash drive, select the Windows image you downloaded earlier and click the “Start” button - all you have to do is wait for the recording process to complete.

    Well, let's proceed directly to installing Windows 10 on our computer or laptop. First of all, you need to boot from the installation kit (how to do this is written in the documentation or use an Internet search - we are interested in BOOT MENU).

    After downloading Windows installer 10 we need to select the language, layout and time format with monetary units (don't worry, there will be an English layout too)— I’m used to the Russian language, so I select the appropriate items and click “Next”

    On at this stage we are given the opportunity to try to restore installed system(by the way, this can be used to log in), but in the context of this note this is unnecessary - so click “Install”

    Activating Windows - for those who were expecting keys... I will disappoint you, on this resource only legal content. At this stage, you can refuse to enter your license Windows key 10 and do it later - that's what there is for special item"I don't have a product key"

    We reached the section “Select the operating system you want to install”... here, as a rule, the choice is small, we already made our choice at the stage of downloading the image from the official website. You can compare editions on the Internet - if you have a license, then simply for which edition the license was issued. Well, if you don’t have a key and you don’t intend to buy it in the future, install a PRO key, you won’t go wrong.

    Not everyone reads the license agreement, but in vain. I remember there was a lot of discussion online hidden surveillance for the user... only this is all written about in detail in the text of the agreement and you yourself checked the “I accept the license terms” checkbox. By the way, I’ve had situations where the error “Not found” was displayed instead of text. license agreement" - V in this case most likely there is a problem with the media you are using for Windows installations 10.

    We are interested in a clean installation of the system, so we select “Custom: Windows installation only (for experienced users)”... I don’t recommend updating, there is a high probability of getting glitches with old system. And you can copy the data in advance - now this is not a problem.

    Now the most interesting part is the hard drive partitioning. Ideally, demolish everything and do everything from scratch, but to do this you need to merge important data onto another medium - by deleting all partitions, you will forever lose access to your data. If the computer is new, then hard drive will be defined as “Unallocated disk space”... select it and click the “Create” button, select the size local disk and click “Apply”.

    Most likely, the Windows installation program will create a small partition for service needs, the system bootloader will be located there - this is very convenient, you won’t be able to accidentally delete it.

    Copying will then begin. installation files and directly installing Windows 10 on a computer or laptop. This process usually the longest and depends entirely on the performance of your computer, especially important.

    After the reboot, you will see the message “Preparing” - this means that the system has almost completely been installed on your computer and soon we will be able to move on to the initial setup.

    Well, that's all, we have successfully installed Windows 10, all that remains is to initial setup and your computer will be ready to use. The first step is to select a region... Microsoft apparently has a bit of a problem with translators and Russia is a region, so select and click “Yes”.

    Selecting a layout (there is no need to add English, it is already preinstalled by default). I repeat - I live in Russia and use the Russian layout, so I select as in the picture below and click “Yes”

    It will be great if the computer is connected to the Internet - Windows will download the latest current updates and will try to install them. If the system image used is old, then this stage can take hours.

    The next step is to choose a setup method, we need “Configure for personal use”... if you are an organization, then it’s better to call the local admin - she will set everything up for you (and if he doesn’t know, such workers need to be driven out)

    In Windows 10, Microsoft expects tight integration with its services and for such cases I recommend that you use them account to enter. However, if we take into account the fact that most users do not need this at all, we will create a local account without being connected to the Internet... the “Offline account” item is responsible for this.

    The next window praises us for the account Microsoft entry. In fact, it’s very convenient... but I didn’t find any particular advantages over offline accounting, I don’t exclude that I just didn’t appreciate the beauty of the cloud and was used to doing everything the old fashioned way. We don't need it, so we select "Perhaps later"

    Who will use this computer? - Everything is elementary here! Enter the username (for example, I used the name of the blog - Itshnegcom). I highly recommend choosing a login in English, problems often occur with Cyrillic profiles... many programs (especially games) are not able to work with them.

    Here it is - the stone of discord, the “Privacy” tab. If you do not want information collected about you, then turn everything off and click “Accept.” In general, everything is signed in detail, it won’t be difficult to understand.

    Well, the final step - only the inscription on the screen “This may take a few minutes” separates us from installed Windows 10…

    ...and we opened the desktop of the newly installed operating system, at this stage we can safely say that we have just installed Windows 10 on a computer or laptop ourselves (Isn’t it difficult?!)

    Well, friends, it’s time to sum it up. This guide will help you install Windows 10 on a computer or laptop - as you can see, there is nothing complicated about it, especially compared to the times of Windows 98. Nowadays everything can be done with a flash drive and a little skill. Of course, there are special cases when some nuances come to light - here you can ask questions in the comments to this post, we’ll definitely figure it out... and perhaps we’ll add to this post!

    Programs for Windows 10 have become a popular object of search, study, and components of all kinds of ratings and reviews.

    If we talk about which computer applications are the most necessary and useful, we should immediately make a reservation: a lot here depends on taste, preferences, who needs what programs for work, etc.

    There is a certain set of applications necessary for each user, without which no computer or laptop will be secure basic set important functions, such as:

    • drafting, reading and storing documents;
    • viewing images and video files;
    • playback of sound files;
    • working with the camera;
    • Internet navigation;
    • IP telephony, voice and video communication;
    • downloading files from the Internet;
    • search and update drivers;
    • safety.

    There are other types of programs that are not included in the mandatory list, but each of them can also have a multimillion-dollar circle of users. This includes all kinds graphic editors, game programs, applications for setting up, optimizing and cleaning your computer, editing audio and video files, for burning discs and a number of other tasks.

    This is the most necessary software with which any user begins equipping his operating system.

    Some of the applications are pre-installed. The tenth Windows is no exception, as Windows 10 is often called in computer slang.

    A quick overview of the programs pre-installed in Windows 10

    The set of applications supplied with the operating system can hardly be called rich, but useful software it still has it.

    It’s worth starting with a new product that appeared in this Windows versions- browser Microsoft Edge. This new development the operating system manufacturer leaves a good impression: quick start, good speed work, responsive interface, viewing comfort, convenient menus and settings. True, for full competition and leadership among browsers there is still not enough support for extensions. However, it seems that if Microsoft continues to develop its browser, and does not treat it like the infamous Internet Explorer, the future of Microsoft Edge could promise excellent prospects.

    Internet Explorer The operating system also has it, but it is hidden quite far away.

    You can find it through the search bar on the taskbar, or in the C:\ folder Program Files\Internet Explorer\ (the file needed to launch is called “iexplore.exe”). Latest versions this browser were surprisingly good and functional, but by that time its reputation was so badly damaged that few people wanted to return to it and use it again.

    Another promising development that appeared in Windows 10 is the voice assistant Cortana (Cortana), which voice command performs actions on the computer and on the Internet. Unfortunately, the program does not yet work in all languages ​​and in a limited number of regions; in particular, it is not available for speakers of Russian and languages ​​of the CIS countries. Those who know English well can use it by changing the main language and region in the system settings (for example, to the USA or the UK). Support for the Russian language is expected in the coming years. Similar applications have previously been developed for mobile phones, but this is new for computer operating systems.

    Other useful programs installed in the operating system are actually repetitions of software available in previous versions of Windows and do not contain significant changes. This does not diminish their merits and significance. These include:

    1. Graphic paint editor.
    2. Text editor Notepad.
    3. Screenshot Scissors app.
    4. Windows Media Player.
    5. Applications Photos, Camera, Calendar, Calculator.
    6. Windows Defender.

    Most software has to be installed on a computer separately from the operating system according to your needs and preferences. Fortunately, there is no shortage of applications and developments for any version of Windows, including the top ten. There is probably no need to analyze even a small part of all the software that is designed for Windows 10, but it is worth mentioning the best and most necessary programs, without which it is difficult to imagine working on a computer.

    For example, archivers. There are many good options here, but the leader is rightfully WinRar program. It copes well with all the necessary tasks, works with any archives, has a clear interface and is well known to most users. Other popular archivers include 7-Zip and Universal Extractor, which are also distinguished by their simplicity, functionality and ability to work with all types of archives.

    Office programs

    To work with PDF files the most common is Adobe program Reader. It has a pleasant, accessible and familiar interface to many and copes well with its functions. Its disadvantage can be considered quite frequent and large updates, which is not the best option for users with limited traffic. In this case, Foxit Reader or Sumatra PDF, which are perfect for working with this format.

    For operations with documents in doc formats or docx, tables and presentations come first with the famous Microsoft Office - office suite from the developer of the operating room Windows systems. It is paid, although it is no secret that in reality not all users honestly pay for its use. The latest three versions are Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 and 2016, and any of them can be installed on Windows 10.

    The most popular and best programs included in of this package- Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and most others are not familiar to everyone.

    Graphic editors

    Of course, the leader here is the famous Adobe Photoshop, allowing you to do whatever you can think of with your photos. There is another well-known application - CorelDraw Graphic Suite, which has advanced Windows support 10 with multi-display viewing mode and support for 4K monitors. However, these programs are mainly good for advanced users with serious photo editing skills. For most ordinary users a good option would be the Paint.Net program, which has slightly greater capabilities than the Paint graphic editor installed in the operating system itself.

    As for disk burning programs, Nero has firmly held the leadership in this area for many years, despite the presence of many other well-known applications. If someone is confused by the fact that the program is quite cumbersome and paid, then it has free Micro versions, equipped with everything necessary for recording without many other functions. Latest from full versions Nero, as well as all versions of Nero Micro, are perfectly compatible with Windows 10.

    Driver Applications

    There are many programs for searching and updating the driver database via the Internet, however, to be honest, there is little need for them, since the operating system itself can search for drivers online (or you can do this through the Device Manager). It’s a completely different matter - a program that contains in ready-made form all the necessary base, which you just need to run, and it will configure and install everything itself. There is only one such program today - this is DriverPack Solution, developed by young programmer Arthur Kuzyakov.

    The latest offline version weighs as much as 12 gigabytes, which is not surprising, because it contains millions of drivers, many others useful programs and utilities.

    Works without the Internet, which can be useful in a number of cases, for example: if there are no networks to connect to, network traffic highly limited or not detected network drivers after formatting the computer, etc.

    Programs for working with the camera

    A standard application for working with a webcam, built into the operating system, may appeal to fans of “native” Microsoft software, but has limited functionality, and therefore the need for third party programs ah occurs quite often. For video communication via a webcam, we can recommend a good free program Webcamoid, fully compatible with ten. To organize video surveillance and broadcasts via the Internet, another free application is Xeoma. There are many others very good programs for working with a webcam, for example Cyberlink YouCam or WebCamMax, but most of them are either paid or shareware with time limits.

    Programs for downloading files from the Internet

    There are various programs for downloading from regular sites and torrents. Very popular for standard downloads Internet Download Manager thanks to many useful functions, “intelligence” and high download speed. It is paid, although it should be noted that not every user prefers to pay honestly for the software. Free analogues are also available, but not all of them are compatible with the tenth Windows version. Best option Here - famous program Download Master, which has good functionality and speed.

    There is no shortage of options for downloading from torrent networks. free applications no: uTorrent, MediaGet, BitComet and many others. The BitComet program is worth highlighting separately because of its ability to work with both torrents and regular protocols.

    Messengers and IP telephony programs

    The most popular in the world Whatsapp messenger finally found official version for Windows. However, it is not independent and is tied to the phone version, and therefore requires keeping it enabled mobile device. In contrast, Viber in its Windows version only requires number confirmation, after which it can work independently of an Android smartphone. You can't ignore Skype. The emergence of numerous competitors could not but affect the popularity of the program, but it did not lose its significance. Anything can happen to a phone or a number: it can get lost or fail, but Skype is Skype - anywhere in the world, in any Internet cafe, you can log into your account and communicate with family and friends.

    It is also worth mentioning where in the system properties you can find programs for Windows default 10 to change and customize them as you wish.

    This function in the top ten is somewhat complicated. In previous versions of the OS, this could be done in the settings of the programs themselves or through the properties of any file. Now you can do this through the section Start-Computer Settings-System-Default Applications.

    While the Windows operating system lives and improves, all kinds of software for all occasions are developed, updated and improved along with it. This is natural: software gives “life” to a computer and ensures its productivity, without which it cannot perform its basic functions and be useful to a wide range of users.

    This section provides useful tips for using. If you think using programs is easy, then you are either a computer guru or you are missing out. In articles from this section we share the subtleties and useful tips according to the most popular utilities that most Windows 10 users have.

    In a series of articles with tips, we talk not only about how to use any specific software, but also which utility to choose. We answer questions on how to solve certain problems or fix problems. This section is suitable for everyone Windows users 10:


    • Beginners;

    • Advanced;

    • Professionals;

    Surveys have shown that tips on using programs from this section helped even those who seemed to know everything about Windows 10. But this is simply impossible, since there are hundreds of thousands of programs, and they are constantly updated, changed, and analogues are released. Even if you work in this field, it is unlikely that you will be able to keep track of everything as well as our authors do.


    Best programs for Windows 10

    In addition to basic tips, you will also find in this section a selection of materials in which we talk about the best representatives among software various types. For example, you can learn about and also understand which one is best to use. Finding out all this on your own takes a long time, and sometimes it is impossible, and that is why we have created a section with useful tips on Windows 10.

    Windows 10 is a new operating system from Microsoft, released on change Windows 8.1. Windows 10 will be the unified operating system for desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, consoles XBox One and other devices. Windows 10 free download Russian version You can follow the link at the end of the page.

    Windows 10 Features

    • Start menu - quick access to frequently used programs and documents and universal applications.
    • Personal virtual assistant Cortana. Voice assistant with elements of artificial intelligence.
    • Microsoft Browser Edge. Internet browser created with clean slate and built using new engines. Microsoft Edge is high speed page processing and user-friendly interface.
    • Virtual desktops. Windows 10 has the ability to create multiple work environments. Each desktop can have its own set of running applications.
    • Improved Windows Defender. Windows 10 uses Windows Defender, which is real-time and cloud-native Microsoft service Active Protection Service.
    • Windows Hello biometric authentication system. Gaining access to the system by scanning your face, iris or fingerprint.
    • DirectX 12 support.
    • Technologies Secure protection Boot.
    • Application traffic control.
    • Improved handling of windows.

    Download Windows 10

    Download better version Windows 10 from the official Microsoft website. It starts up and resumes quickly, turns on large number built-in security features and works with existing software and equipment.

    What might a person who is looking for mean? how to configure Windows 10 after installation. I think I'd be right in assuming that he wants to ensure that the newly installed operating system runs smoothly, performs optimally, and is usable. Of course, all these parameters are very individual, and what will be convenient for one user may seem unacceptable to another. However, I would venture to suggest that there are some Windows 10 settings, which will be positively received and will benefit the majority of computer users who reinstall their operating system. It is for such people and, above all, on their own own experience I am writing this article.

    So, you and I not so long ago became the owners of a completely new and, by the way, very promising operating system called “ Windows 10" As stated in official reports from Microsoft, this release of Windows will be the last. In the sense that the software giant will no longer release new versions of Windows under any numbers (11, 12...) or names (as they did XP, Vista or Millenium). From now on, Windows 10 is a service. The operating system will constantly receive critical and small cumulative updates, and from time to time (once every six months) large functionality updates, which will essentially reinstall the system, of course, preserving all files and programs existing on the user’s computer. Where am I leading with all this? Yes, besides, wait out Windows 10 and start learning already next version The operating system makes no sense. You still have to master the “ten”(unless, of course, you plan to switch to another system). And the sooner we do this, the better and easier it will be for us in the future. Agree, it’s better to study everything thoroughly and bring it to fruition immediately after installation, and then enjoy uninterrupted operation, than to put it off endlessly.

    Personally, I work at the computer quite a lot and from time to time I like to start, so to speak, “from scratch.” By these words I mean clean OS installation. So now, before starting the setup, I reinstalled it myself and I advise you to install Windows 10 completely. I explained how to do this step by step in the article “ Clean installation of Windows 10 ».

    1. Install updates

    So, we have the system installed. We still have a completely clean work table and equally sterile contents. hard drive. What now? The first thing I personally try to do is keep track of everything necessary updates were installed as soon as possible. Among them there will certainly be critical ones - for example, drivers for various equipment. To do this, go to the tab “ Options» menu « Start"(image of a gear) and go to the section " Update and Security" There we check for updates and wait for them to be installed.

    I advise you to pay attention to the tab “ Additional options» in the Update Center. Personally, I immediately put two ticks there: on the items “ At Windows update provide updates for other Microsoft products" Here, if necessary, you can postpone all updates for certain time. This may be necessary, for example, if you have a work emergency and a delay in starting your computer due to the installation of updates, even for a few minutes, is critical. This setting has no effect on the installation of security updates.

    Also in the update center, you can change the period of device activity - specify the time interval of the day (up to 18 hours) when the computer is used most actively. During this time, it will not reboot to install updates. My interval is set from 8 am to 2 am. I always install updates on my laptop manually, and the hospital works with them at night - I have it turned on almost around the clock.

    2. Don't touch the drivers...

    While the updates are being installed, I will express my humble opinion about installing and configuring drivers in Windows 10. I believe (and I have my own good reasons for this) that the “top ten” itself does a very good job of selecting the firewood necessary specifically for my computer. For the sake of experimentation, I tried using popular third-party programs to automatic installation drivers. They invariably found me a bunch of new driver versions and even installed them. But this more than once ended badly: either the equipment began to work more slowly, or it generally lost 90% of its functionality (video card). Possible reason, in my opinion, is banal: the latest driver may be ideally compatible with 7 or 8, but it’s simply not yet tailored for the “ten”. In general, in the end we invariably had to roll back to previous version drivers.

    The last attempt to update the drivers with a third-party program (purely out of curiosity, by the way - to see how it all ends and describe the result on the website) ended in the death of the laptop’s video chip :-( I cannot prove a direct relationship, but I am convinced that everything is so. I think you can draw your own conclusions. Personally, I no longer install drivers on Windows 10 manually or using third-party programs. I trust what the system itself chooses automatically. The most important principle of optimization works here: do not over-optimize. Why reinvent the wheel (read: look for a way to install latest drivers), if the “ten” copes with this task, if not by 5 points, then definitely by 4. Setting up drivers in Windows 10 it is implemented perfectly, so the chance that you will have to poke your nose in there is minimal.

    3. Install antivirus

    While updates continue to be installed, I put myself first and foremost the most important task- install antivirus. Yes, I know many people think that such a program is not needed on the “ten” - they say it has a built-in “Windows Defender”. I am not one of them, and I expressed my opinion on this issue in detail in the article “ Do I need to install antivirus on Windows 10? ».

    Which antivirus program choose is a personal matter for everyone. Even the weakest is better than nothing. Personally, I choose completely free 360 Total Security. At least half a billion Chinese users speak in its favor. Can you imagine how it would be possible to develop protection technologies on 500 million computers? The development is monetized solely on advertising in the program itself. Western companies never dreamed of this. I also have respect for Kaspersky Lab products, but I regret spending money on them. Newly released free Kaspersky antivirus I haven’t tried it yet, although it would be worth it (I confess).

    Avast, Avira and other programs paid antiviruses having limited free versions, once used and even praised. Then, over time, he came to the conclusion that they were missing too many suspicious things and finally abandoned them. In general, for now I’m sticking to the Chinese (this is generally trending now :-). If I choose something else, I will definitely add information about it here.

    4. Remove the password for logging into Windows

    A very important moment for me Windows setup 10 on home computer. It’s very annoying when, for example, in the morning you press the “Start” button on the system unit, go to the shower and get coffee, come back - and instead of the already running desktop, the login screen is stuck on the monitor. Therefore, I prefer to remove this idiotic password so that the login occurs automatically. How to do this is discussed in detail in the article “ Disable or enable password entry at login in Windows 10 ».

    5. Install the minimum required software package

    This is very strange, but even the most modern Windows 10 does not have some programs that are simply vital when using a computer. For example, an archiver. It would seem that there are so many of them that are even free. Microsoft Corporation would have reached an agreement with their manufacturers long ago and would have implemented it into its “OS”. But... let's think that they don't want to limit competition in the market in this way. In general, of the programs everyone needs Immediately after installing Windows 10, I advise you to install an archiver. Personally, I love programs with open source code and I use it completely free product called " 7-zip ».

    Next in my queue for installation are browsers. I use Google Chrome and Opera, although the built-in Edge is very good. Read about free browsers for Windows 10 you can. Then I put free office suite , and also free graphic editors for Windows 10 .

    6. Set up a keyboard shortcut to switch layouts

    I don’t know about you, but I’m used to having my language switched with the combination “ Ctrl + Shift" The default “Alt + Shift”, I’m sure, was invented not without the participation of evil spirits - in order to break more users’ fingers :-) How to set up a keyboard shortcut to change the language in Windows 10 described . There is also an excellent program from Yandex that changes the layout automatically if necessary. It's called Punto Switcher . I highly recommend it. Even though Yandex doesn’t pay me for it ;-)

    7. Cleaning and optimization

    After all the updates and programs are installed, I perform an initial cleaning of the computer and optimize it. If you immediately thought about special programs, used for this, I want to categorically object and say that Windows 10 itself has excellent built-in tools that allow you to do all this much better and more reliably (if only because all these methods and tools were invented by the company that developed Windows). Details can be found in the article “ How to make Windows 10 boot and run faster " Initial cleaning of the computer is necessary first of all to delete files installed updates and organize information on your hard drive.

    Instead of a total

    That's basically all. Setting up a newly installed Windows 10 This concludes for me. I could go on and on and on about all sorts of useless little things, baubles and other rubbish - there are many people who like configuring the system more than working on it- however, over the years I realized that minimalism and the ability to stop in setting up Windows - best way ensure uninterrupted, reliable, efficient and enjoyable work in the Windows operating system - especially one as advanced as Windows 10.

    If for some reason you are not satisfied Windows performance 10 even after installing it completely, I advise you to read the material “

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