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Can I change the default web browser on my Windows® 10 S PC?
Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Windows 10 S and Bing the default search engine in Microsoft Edge when customers are in Windows 10 S configuration. Customers are always in control of their Windows experience. When in Windows 10 S configuration, you are able to download any browser available in the Windows…
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How does Windows® 10 S compare to Windows® 10 Home and Windows® 10 Pro?
Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro and has many of its features, but for security and performance it exclusively runs apps from the Windows Store and uses Microsoft® Edge as its default browser. For more details on the differences, see the feature comparison chart. Windows 10 S Feature Comparisson…
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What is recommended for customers who use assistive technologies and are interested in Windows® 10 S?
Windows provides a number of built-in accessibility features to help you do more and there are great apps available today through the Windows Store such as the KNFB Reader and the Read & Write for Microsoft® Edge extension. Some customers use assistive technology apps that are not available through the Windows Store nor…
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Who is Windows® 10 S designed for?
Windows 10 S was inspired by students and teachers and it’s the best Windows ever for schools. It’s also a great choice for any Windows customer looking for consistent performance and advanced security. By limiting apps to those in the Windows Store, Windows 10 S is ideal for people who have everything they need in the…
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I bought an app on another Windows® 10 PC. Can I use it on my Windows® 10 S PC?
Apps purchased from the Windows Store are linked to your Microsoft account. In most cases, if you install an app from the Windows Store on another Windows 10 PC, you should be able to install it on your Windows 10 S configured PC as long as you sign in with the same Microsoft® account.
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Which apps and hardware work with Windows® 10 S?
Windows 10 S works exclusively with compatible apps from the Windows Store. The vast majority of apps available in the Windows Store will work on Windows 10 S the same way they will work on Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Home. Note that some developer tools will not be supported for use on Windows 10 S and a small number of…
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What happens if I need to use an App that is not compatible with Windows® 10 S?
If you try to use an app that is not available in the Windows Store, you will see a reminder that apps used with Windows 10 S must come from the Windows Store. In some instances, you may also see a suggestion for a category of similar apps or a specific app that is already available in the Windows Store. Note that some…
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Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset System Compatibility List
Which Acer and Predator computers are qualified to support the Windows Mixed Reality headsets? Acer has worked with Microsoft to ensure many of our systems are compatible with Acer Windows Mixed headsets. You can find a list of the system requirements for Windows Mixed Reality Ultra ( 90Hz )* systems as well as Acer…
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Windows prompt "Review your privacy settings to get ready for the next update"
Why do I get the message "Review your privacy settings to get ready for the next update?" Microsoft is requesting users review their privacy settings before installing the latest major update to Windows 10. Users will be prompted with the message below, and asked to review thier privacy settings. You will have the option…
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Error message "Something went wrong" when attempting to install the latest version of Windows 10
Why do I get the error "Something went wrong" when installing the latest Windows Updates Windows 10 version 1507 was released in July 2015. Microsoft has announced that this build of Windows will no longer receive security or quality updates. If you encounter the error "Something went wrong" when trying to update Windows,…
