Windows OS

Owned by Brian Hinds (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Feb 19, 2021
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Windows 10 is Microsoft's latest Windows operating system for PC computers. It supports computer functions such as running applications, providing hard drive file access and controlling hardware peripherals.

For more information on the available features and functions of Windows, please see Microsoft's website.



How to Get the Service

Staff & Faculty:

  • IT equips every Biola-managed standard pc computer with Windows 10.

Students:

Requirements for the Service
  • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
  • Memory: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit 
  • Hard Drive: 32GB or larger hard disk 
  • Graphics Card: Compatible with DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
  • Display: 800x600
  • Internet Connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. Windows 10 Pro in S mode, Windows 10 Pro Education in S mode, Windows 10 Education in S mode, and Windows 10 Enterprise in S mode require an internet connection during the initial device setup (Out of Box Experience or OOBE), as well as either a Microsoft account (MSA) or Azure Activity Directory (AAD) account. Switching a device out of Windows 10 in S mode also requires internet connectivity. Learn more about S mode here.
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