Windows 10 Landing Page

This page lists resources for acquiring, installing, setting up and using Windows 10 at MIT. Windows 10 is made available free of charge to authorized members of the MIT community though the Microsoft Campus Agreement (MCSA).

On this page:

Known Issues

• What are the Known Issues in Windows 10?

Obtaining

• Windows 10 System Requirements
• Windows 10 Clean Installation
• Windows 10 Upgrade
• Am I running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows?

See also:

• Is there a Windows 10 Rollback Option?
• Microsoft Volume Licensing terms

Activating

• Windows 8 and 10 - Activation
• Checking the License Status for Windows 8.1 and 10

Software and Utilities

Networking

• Windows 10 - Connect via Ethernet with a Static IP Address
• How do I connect to MIT SECURE wireless?
• Windows 10 - How to connect to MIT SECURE wireless
• How can I find my MAC Address of my Ethernet interface?
• How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Windows 10

VPN

• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Install and Run Cisco's AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity on Windows including Duo

WAUS

• WAUS: MIT Windows Automatic Update Service
• MIT Windows Automatic Update Service (WAUS)
• Configure Automatic Updates on a Windows Machine
• MIT WAUS - Advanced Installation and Configuration Instructions

Printing

• How do I Configure IP printing on Windows 10?
• Install Pharos client on Windows
• Install Pharos as LPR printer on Windows

Kerberos

• Kerberos for Windows (KfW)
• MIT Kerberos for Windows 4.0.x - Installation Instructions

Backup and Anti-Virus (CrashPlan and Sophos)

• Virus Protection for Windows
• Sophos - Installation Instructions for Windows
• CrashPlan for Windows - Installation

Secure CRT

• SecureCRT for Windows - Quick Start Guide

How to Use

• Microsoft Getting Started with Windows 10
• Lynda.com Videos
  • Windows 10 Essential Training (8 hours)
  • Windows 10 Tips and Tricks (90 minutes)
  • Windows 10 New Features (40 minutes)

Troubleshooting and Additional Resources

• Microsoft's Windows 10 Support Page
• Dual monitor, or monitor with projector display setup with Windows 8 and Windows 10
• Do I get home use rights under the Campus Agreement?
• I have an Institute-owned machine being used for research at an off-site location. Is it legal for me to install Windows on that machine?

Have Questions or Still Need Help?

• Contact the Service Desk