Windows 10

In Windows 10, Windows Update is mandatory and users cannot select or deselect which updates to install. They will all install automatically, however some versions of Windows 10 will allow certain updates to be deferred. See this:
Defer upgrades in Windows 10

Windows Update in Windows 10 also introduces a feature called Windows Update Delivery Optimization that is enabled by default and may or may not be desireable by end-users. See the following:

• View your Windows Update settings:
  1. Click the Start button or press the Windows logo key on the keyboard to bring up the Start Menu.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Update & Security (you may need to scroll down to see it)
  4. In the Windows Update section, click Advanced options.
  5. Click Choose how updates are delivered (not the Choose how updates are installed heading)
  6. See the Windows Update Delivery Optimization FAQ (frequently asked questions) for more information about the settings in this window.

Windows 10 introduces Wi-Fi Sense that allows your wireless Windows 10 computer/device to automatically connect to wireless networks of friends, etc. that also participate with Wi-Fi Sense -- and those same people can automatically connect to your wireless network.

This may or may not be desireable to the end-user. See the following for more information and instructions on how to enable or disable this feature:
Wi-Fi Sense FAQ (frequently asked questions)

Windows 10 includes two web browsers:

• Microsoft Edge - This is aimed more toward touch-screen users and has very few customization capabilities, but is ultimately supposed to replace Internet Explorer.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer - This is the same full-featured Internet Explorer 11 used in Windows 8.x and Windows 7.

How to change the default web browser from Edge to Internet Explorer

1. Open Default Programs
   Method 1:
   • Click the Start button or press the Windows logo key on the keyboard to bring up the Start Menu.
   • Without clicking anywhere, simply start typing default programs
   • Click Default Programs Desktop app at the top of the search results
   Method 2:
   • Press +X on the keyboard (or right-click the Start button in Desktop mode) to display the Quick Link menu, then click Control Panel.
   • To the far-right of Adjust your computer's settings, make sure View by is set to either Large icons or Small icons.
   • Click Default Programs.
2. In the Default Programs window, click Set your default programs.
3. Click Internet Explorer on the left.
4. Click Choose defaults for this program on the right.
5. Make sure the checkboxes for the following are all selected (in addition to whatever may already be selected):

   Name	Description	Current Default
   .htm	HTM File	Microsoft Edge
   .html	HTML File	Microsoft Edge
   HTTP	URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol	Microsoft Edge
   HTTPS	URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy	Microsoft Edge

6. Click Save.

How to add the Internet Explorer icon to the taskbar and/or Start menu

1. Click the Start button or press the Windows logo key on the keyboard to bring up the Start Menu.
2. Without clicking anywhere, simply start typing internet explorer
3. Option 1: right-click Internet Explorer Desktop app at the top of the search results and click Pin to taskbar.
4. Option 2: right-click Internet Explorer Desktop app at the top of the search results and click Pin to Start.

How to create a toolbar in the taskbar that resembles the Windows 7 (and earlier) Start menu's list of programs:

1. Right-click an empty area of the taskbar (bar spanning the bottom of the screen) and choose Toolbars then New toolbar...
2. In the New Toolbar - Choose a folder window, enter the following into the Address field at the top of the window, then click the Select Folder button:
   C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
3. Click on the two arrows to the right of Programs near your clock and you will see the list of programs.

The Quick Links menu provides a quick way to access several administrative, advanced options.

• Keyboard: Press +X.
• Mouse: Right-click the Start button.
• Touch: Press and hold the Start button.

See the following for a listing of useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10:
Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts