Here's What Features Microsoft Removed from Windows 10

Microsoft recently announced that it will release the final version of Windows 10 on July 29th. And while everyone is talking about the release of the system, its features, improvements and everything else, not many people pay attention to features and parts of previous Windows operating systems that Microsoft decided to exclude from Windows 10. So in this article, we’re going to present you notable features of previous Windows operating system that didn’t make their way to Windows 10.

First, we’re going to talk about software exclusions from Windows 10. These are not major changes and we certainly can function without them, but if you’re used to using them in Windows 7 or Windows 8, you’ll have to change your habits. Microsoft decided to cut off Desktop Gadgets once for all, which is not surprising, since they’re even not available in Windows 7 anymore. You’ll also have to say goodby to previously pre-installed game, Hearts.

As for the multimedia, Windows Media Center is not something you’ll see in Windows 10, because Microsoft decided to shut down this feature and stop its further development. Also, if you’re still using floppy disks, you’ll have to install new drivers. Microsoft as well warns that you’ll have to install “separate playback software” in order to watch DVDs. As chief of Insider Program, Gabe Aul said, support ford DVDs will come later this year, but for early versions, you’ll have to download a third party software, like VLC Player, instead.

Additionally to these software exclusions, there are also some limitations of existing Windows 10 features. For example, Cortana will be available only in the US, Canada, UK, China, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain in the first version of the system, while Microsoft’s security app, Windows Hello will need ‘special equipment,’ like infrared camera for face recognition or supported fingerprint scanner, to work normally. Microsoft also changed the way updates work in Windows 10. Although Pro and Enterprise versions will both have an option to delay updates, users of Windows 10 Home edition won’t have this benefit.

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