The College has begun testing Windows 10 on the College network.  Below are some of the differences (and similarities) that you will notice when your computer is moved to Windows 10 .

1) New Logon Screen

Windows 10 introduces an updated logon screen, but works in exactly the same way as the Windows 7 logon screen.

Information about the computer and its connectivity status can be found in the top right. Power and reset options can be found in the bottom right.

2) Same Desktop experience

Windows 10 retains the same desktop background and desktop icons which you’re used to from Windows 7.

3) New Start Menu

Windows 10 introduces a vastly updated and different looking Start Menu.

The key differences are the inclusion of the built in Apps for News, Weather etc.   At the moment, some of these Apps are currently disabled.

4) New “All Apps” menu

Where Windows 7 had the All Programs section, which listed all of the Program Sets (folders) and grouped and contained the applications together, Windows 10 has the All Apps section. This works in the same way, and clicking on this lists the Program Sets and applications in alphabetical order.

5) My Documents and Shared Areas

Accessing your My Documents is easiest done via the “My Work” icon, which is found at the very top left of your desktop, but can also be accessed via File Explorer icon.

The shared areas (K: drive etc) can be accessed via the File Explorer icon, which fulfils the same function as the Computer link on a Windows 7 computer.

6) Logging Off

The logoff button can now be found at the top left of the Start Menu by clicking on your name, then selecting Sign Out.