Windows comparisons
See what’s new and improved with Windows 10 compared to previous versions of Windows.
Familiar and better than ever
Quick access to what matters most.
Start and resume quickly with Hyperboot & InstantGo.1
Pin favorite apps to taskbar.
More ways to make your device a reflection of you.
Powerful security. Works with more of your existing equipment.
A more personal and natural experience
Your own digital assistant to help get things done.
Login securely with a look or a touch; no password needed.
Easily access all your documents and photos in the cloud right from File Explorer.
Work the way you want across devices
Easily and instantly switch between desktop and tablet mode.
Great games, graphics and Xbox built-in.
Always-enabled updates help you stay up-to-date on features and security.6
Be more productive
New browser built for all the things you do online.
Create virtual desktops and see open tasks in one view.
Tons of apps and games — and now movies, music and TV shows, too.7
Get it now
Upgrade to Windows 10 for FREE.8
Limited-time offer, so act now.
Familiar and up-to-date
Free updates keep you current and up to date
Easily access your documents and photos in the cloud
Safer and more secure
Continuously improving with security updates
More personal and productive
Your digital assistant is even more helpful now working across your phone and PC running Windows 104
Built-in Word, PowerPoint: enhanced editing for working on the go4
Access tons of apps, games5 - and now movies, music and TV shows2, too
Project wirelessly and beautifully to a second screen – while still using your phone7
Interactive notifications and setting in one place; more customizable quick actions
Innovative experiences and devices
Go beyond browsing and experience a more personal and productive web
Only Windows gives you the most choice in innovative styles of devices
Connect to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor for series productivity
Perfect your photos with auto-enhance7; create albums automatically
Go beyond browsing and experience a more personal and productive web
Only Windows gives you the most choice in innovative styles of devices
Connect to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor for series productivity
Windows comparisons
See what’s new and improved with Windows 10 compared to previous versions of Windows.
Windows
7
8.1
10
Familiar and better than ever
Quick access to what matters most.
Start and resume quickly with Hyperboot & InstantGo.1
Pin favorite apps to taskbar.
More ways to make your device a reflection of you.
Powerful security. Works with more of your existing equipment.
A more personal and natural experience
Your own digital assistant to help get things done.
Login securely with a look or a touch; no password needed.
Easily access all your documents and photos in the cloud right from File Explorer.
Work the way you want across devices
Easily and instantly switch between desktop and tablet mode.
Great games, graphics and Xbox built-in.
Always-enabled updates help you stay up-to-date on features and security.5
Be more productive
New browser built for all the things you do online.
Create virtual desktops and see open tasks in one view.
Tons of apps and games – and now movies, music and TV shows, too.7
Get it now
Upgrade to Windows 10 for FREE.8
Limited-time offer, so act now.
Windows
7
8.1
10
Familiar and up-to-date
Free updates keep you current and up to date
Easily access your documents and photos in the cloud
Safer and more secure
Continuously improving with security updates
More personal and productive
Your digital assistant is even more helpful now working across your phone and PC running Windows 104
Built-in Word, PowerPoint: enhanced editing for working on the go5
Access tons of apps, games5 - and now movies, music and TV shows2, too
Project wirelessly and beautifully to a second screen – while still using your phone6
Interactive notifications and setting in one place; more customizable quick actions
Innovative experiences and devices
Go beyond browsing and experience a more personal and productive web
Only Windows gives you the most choice in innovative styles of devices
Connect to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor for series productivity
Perfect your photos with auto-enhance7; create albums automatically