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[[other:index#windows_10_notes|Other Windows 10 related notes]] | [[other:index#windows_10_notes|Other Windows 10 related notes]] | ||
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+ | ===== Freeing up space and cleaning the computer ===== | ||
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+ | * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space|Freeing up drive space in Windows 10]] | ||
+ | * Follow the steps listed in ''Free up space with Storage Sense'' (//Storage Sense// <=> ''l'Assistant de Stockage'') | ||
+ | * Some options, like removing the previous version of Windows (''C:\Windows.old'') may appear only if you are using the ''.\admin'' account | ||
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+ | * Removing the //(pre-)installed applications// that you think you don't need (you can always reinstall them later)\\ **Warning**: some installed applications may make no sense to you, but they may have been installed by the sysadmins, or may be useful for your system. Get in touch with [[other:newppl:starting#getting_help_from_the_lsce_system_administrators|help-lsce]] if you are not sure | ||
+ | * ''Windows+I'' (open Settings) => ''Applications'' => Select and uninstall the applications you don't want | ||
+ | * Check the applications in the [[#updating_applications_from_the_microsoft_store|Microsoft Store]], but it will probably be just a subset of what you get with\\ ''Windows+I'' => ''Applications'' | ||
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+ | * More options available in: [[https://www.windowscentral.com/best-7-ways-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10|10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10]] | ||
===== Updating Windows 10 ===== | ===== Updating Windows 10 ===== | ||
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==== Updating Windows 10 ==== | ==== Updating Windows 10 ==== | ||
- | * [[#windows_10_updates_and_versions_history|Update types]] are explained above | + | <WRAP center round important 60%> |
+ | LSCE users: | ||
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+ | January 2022 - Windows Update may tell you that your computer is ready to upgrade to Windows 11 | ||
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+ | **Do not upgrade to Windows 11 yet**! | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
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+ | * The [[#windows_10_updates_and_versions_history|two update types]] (//feature// and //quality// updates) are explained above | ||
* Windows should automatically check for updates (this may depend on your settings), and display a notification when the computer can be updated.\\ You should also **manually check for updates** from time to time: ''Win''+''I'' (open //Settings//) => Update & Security => Windows Update => Check for updates | * Windows should automatically check for updates (this may depend on your settings), and display a notification when the computer can be updated.\\ You should also **manually check for updates** from time to time: ''Win''+''I'' (open //Settings//) => Update & Security => Windows Update => Check for updates | ||
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==== HP specific updates ==== | ==== HP specific updates ==== | ||
- | See the [[other:win7towin10#installing_hp_software|Installing HP software]] section and probably only install the BIOS update (if there is one available) | + | * Install [[http://www.hp.com/go/hpsupportassistant|HP Support Assistant]] |
+ | * Execute HP SA for the first time and select to automatically check for updates, but to choose when the updates should be installed. It is probably safer **not** to automatically install updates | ||
+ | * Check if there are **recommended** updates | ||
+ | * Install the **recommended** packages | ||
+ | * FIXME Document the BIOS update on a //modern// (year 2022 and later) HP, and the particular case of updating the BIOS of a laptop protected with //bitlocker// | ||
==== Intel updates ==== | ==== Intel updates ==== | ||
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* Activate the //Get updates for other Microsoft products// option\\ {{ :other:ms_products_updates.png?direct&400 |}} | * Activate the //Get updates for other Microsoft products// option\\ {{ :other:ms_products_updates.png?direct&400 |}} | ||
- | ===== Updating the applications from the Microsoft Store ===== | + | ===== Updating applications from the Microsoft Store ===== |
- | * Open the [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-open-microsoft-store-on-windows-e080b85a-7c9e-46a7-8d8b-3e9a42e32de6|Microsoft Store]]: ''Start'' => ''Microsoft Store'' | + | * Launch the //Microsoft Store//: ''Start'' => ''Microsoft Store'' |
- | * Find the //Settings// and make sure that the automatic updates are activated | + | * Use an existing MS account if you want (see picture), but you will get updates even if you don't use an account! |
- | * Some updates may not be applied automatically: find the [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/get-updates-for-apps-and-games-in-microsoft-store-a1fe19c0-532d-ec47-7035-d1c5a1dd464f|Downloads and updates panel]] (e.g. by clicking on the //Library// button) and click on ''Get updates'' | + | * Select the Library panel and check/get/apply updates |
+ | * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/payment-billing-and-the-microsoft-store-app-help-bdf79f17-1b6c-449c-a7fb-9ba16c7e6db2|Extra MS Store information]] | ||
- | ===== Cleaning the computer ===== | + | {{ :other:ms_store_login_02_notes.png?direct&600 |}} |
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- | * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space|Free up drive space in Windows 10]] | + | |
- | * Follow the steps listed in ''Free up space with Storage Sense'' | + | |
- | * Some options, like removing the previous version of Windows (''C:\Windows.old'') may appear only if you are using the ''.\admin'' account | + | |
- | * Removing the //pre-installed applications// that you think you don't need (you can always reinstall them later from the Microsoft store library): e.g. Bubble witch, Disney Magic Kingdoms, March of Empires, Minecraft, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, ... | + | |
- | * ''Windows+I'' (open Settings) => Applications => Select and uninstall the applications you don't want | + | |
- | * More options available in: [[https://www.windowscentral.com/best-7-ways-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10|10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10]] | + | |
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