Why upgrade the Win10 TH2 official version? Win7/8 upgrade Win10 TH2 six reasons

Yesterday, the official version of Win10 TH2 has been signed. About the specific push date, Microsoft engineers revealed that it will be on November 10, and today's foreign media reports will be on November 12, no matter which day, in short, it is not to escape. It’s November. So is this new version worth not worth upgrading? Of course, for Win10 users, there seems to be no reason to refuse the upgrade, the system will help you through automatic updates. In the past, when Microsoft introduced a new generation of Windows systems, many professional users would choose to upgrade after the release of the first major update package of the new system. Then, the first major update of Windows 10, that is, what improvements in TH2 are worth Win7/Win8.1 users to upgrade? This article summarizes six reasons:

Win10 TH2 upgrade activation is simpler

In the Win10 RTM version, Windows7, Windows 8.1 users must perform an upgrade installation from the existing system to ensure activation after installation. . The problem is that many users have encountered various problems during the upgrade process, and even the problem that the computer cannot be started. In Win10 TH2, users no longer have to worry about this. You can choose any method you are familiar with to install Win10, such as a new installation, you can directly enter the Win7, Win8, Win8.1 keys to activate the system during or after installation.

▲You can directly enter the Win7/Win8/Win8.1 key during the installation process

▲You can change the key here after installation, use Win7/Win8/directly. Win8.1 key activation

Win10 TH2 is smarter

A lot of computer 4G memory has become standard, and some even larger. Some people say that it is equal to waste, Win10 TH2 is smarter in memory management, making full use of the advantages of large memory.

Win10 TH2 system memory manager adds a concept called "compressed storage". When the memory manager senses that there is not enough memory, it compresses the useless pages instead of writing them to the hard disk. This can reduce the memory footprint of a single process, allowing Win10 to run more applications in physical memory at the same time, and also accelerate the response speed of Win10 system.

The new mechanism will cause the system process to take up memory, which is normal.

Win10 TH2, Cortana Microsoft will also add the ability to intelligently recognize handwritten content. In touch screen devices, you can arrange reminders for your “hands-on” by handwriting.

Win10 TH2 is easier to use

Win10 TH2 finally has the option to select the application installation location, and the offline map download location can also be customized. For users with small system disk space, you can choose to install the application to other disks without worrying about the system disk space. Of course, if there are conditions, it is recommended that users allocate enough space for the C drive.

The Edge browser in Win10 TH2 adds a label preview function and a bookmark and read list synchronization function, and is no longer afraid of losing bookmarks after reinstalling the system. In addition, the Edge browser adds features such as HTML5 video playback controls. Although the user experience of the Edge browser on the desktop is still lacking, on the tablet device, Edge is undoubtedly the best browser at present.

The Jump List feature of the Modern application in Win10 TH2 has been improved. Like the Win32 application, it will also include developer customization options to make the jump list more useful.

In addition, the desktop split screen mechanism has been improved compared to the Win10 RTM version. For the left and right application split screens, when one of the window sizes is adjusted, the other window size is automatically adjusted.

The split screen operation in Win10 TH2 tablet mode is also improved compared to Win10 RTM. In the split screen state, when you open the application, you will be prompted to choose where to display it.

In the multitasking view, you can drag the window to perform the split screen operation.

Win10 TH2 is more personalized

Win10 TH2 system appearance has also changed, the window title bar can finally say goodbye to the pale, put on colorful.

Like the traditional Win32 application, the opening and closing actions of the Modern application window also add animation effects.

In addition, the professional and enterprise versions have also added a focus lock screen function, so that your lock screen background is no longer monotonous.

Win10 TH2 is more fun

For users who love toss, you can install a virtual machine in the Hyper-V virtual machine, of course, this requires your computer memory is large enough, 4GB The memory will be a bit tight.

Win10 Mobile Good Partner

For Win10 Mobile users, Win10 TH2 is worth upgrading.

First, Edge Browser Bookmark Synchronization allows your favorites to automatically sync between your phone and your computer.

In addition, Win10 TH2 also adds the ability to send text messages via Cortana and receive missed calls. This feature works with Win10 Mobile phones. As long as you log in with the same Microsoft account on your computer and mobile phone and turn on Cortana, you can send text messages on your computer via Cortana control phone.

▲ Only need to release the "Send SMS" order.

▲ Then select the recipient and write down the text message.

The above is the highlight feature worthy of attention in Win10 TH2. Compared to the official version of Win10, TH2 has been improved on ease of use, and added some new features based on user feedback. More heavyweight features, including Edge browser extensions and enhanced Continuum mode, are expected to be available in next year's Redstone update. Bring, don't know if you are satisfied with the TH2 update?