Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home: the familiar Windows for your home PC

Windows 10 Home is the edition of Windows 10 for use at home. It includes the familiar interface with Start menu and taskbar, the integrated security features and everything you need for browsing, office work, photos, videos and games on a home PC or notebook. As Windows 10 has lower hardware requirements than Windows 11 and can also be installed as a 32-bit version, it is suitable for computers that do not meet the requirements of Windows 11.

Operation and features

The Start menu combines the classic program list with freely arrangeable tiles, and the taskbar provides quick access to open windows and the search function. With virtual desktops, you can create several workspaces, for example one for correspondence and one for photo editing, and switch between them with one click. Windows can be snapped to the edge of the screen so that two programs fit side by side, for example a recipe next to the shopping list or a video next to the browser. Microsoft Edge is preinstalled as the browser.

Security

Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Firewall are part of the operating system. With Windows Hello, you sign in using facial recognition, fingerprint or PIN, provided the PC has the appropriate hardware. On suitable devices with TPM and Secure Boot enabled, device encryption is also available in Windows 10 Home. If you sign in with a Microsoft account, it is switched on and the associated recovery key is linked to your account.

Difference from Windows 10 Professional

Windows 10 Home is designed for home use. According to Microsoft, some features are not included in this edition: BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop as a host computer, i.e. operating the PC from another device, virtualisation with Hyper-V and joining a company domain. If you need one of these features, choose Windows 10 Professional.

Buy Windows 10 Home: licence and scope of delivery

You receive a product key for activating Windows 10 Home on one PC. Installation is possible as a 32-bit or 64-bit version. The scope of delivery includes:

• the product key for Windows 10 Home
• the download link for the installation file (all downloads are also available under Software Download)
• instructions for installation and activation (see also Guides and FAQ)
• the invoice with VAT shown separately

Once your payment has been received, your product key is displayed directly on the order confirmation page and also sent to you by email. After that, you can retrieve it again at any time: with a customer account under My Product Codes, without a customer account via the Guest Portal.

If you have any questions about installation or activation, our Support team is available around the clock by email. You will find further editions in the category Windows 10 and under Operating Systems.

System requirements

Minimum requirements according to Microsoft. More memory is advisable for smooth work with several programs.