Microsoft has finally made Windows 10 available in 190 countries today, following feedback from five million Windows Insiders, delivered as a service with ongoing improvements and security updates, and offered as a free upgrade to genuine Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 users. With Windows 10, Microsoft returned to simplicity by making th enew OS fast and familiar - with a
Start menu, Taskbar, and Desktop. In addition, Live Tiles provide streaming updates of what matters most to you, instantly.

Windows 10 is designed to be compatible with the hardware, software and peripherals you already own. Updates help keep you current on features and security updates. With OneDrive online storage, you can share and keep your files up to date across all your devices.

The new OS is also offering enhanced Windows Defender and Smart Screen to help safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing. Windows Hello greets you by name, providing a secured, password-free way to log in.

In addition, Voice, Pen and Gesture input allow you to more naturally interact with your PC. New Office Mobile apps on Windows 10 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote – are available today in the Windows Store. Built for on-the-go scenarios, the Office Mobile apps offer a consistent experience for small tablets. Full featured OneNote comes installed with Windows 10 for your digital note-taking needs. Microsoft says that the upcoming release of Office desktop apps (Office 2016) will offer the richest feature set for professional content creation, designed for the precision of a keyboard and mouse.

With Cortana, a personal digital assistant, you can find the right information at the right time.

You can also switch between apps and stay organized with Snap and Task View. And Continuum optimizes your apps and experience beautifully across touch and desktop modes.

Finally, the new Microsoft Edge browser allows you to quickly browse, read, and even mark up and share the web.

The integrated Xbox App delivers the Xbox experience to Windows 10, bringing together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices.

The Companion Phone app lets you set up your iPhone, Android or Windows phone to work with your Windows device.

Upgrading to Windows 10 is easy if you have a genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC or tablet. Starting today, a new notification on your taskbar will alert you when your upgrade is ready to be installed. For business customers, Windows 10 is available to start deploying within your work environments and starting August 1, organizations who have volume licensing can upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education. Windows 10 IoT is also available today.

Devices from Lenovo, HP, Dell and Acer with Windows 10 pre-loaded are available for purchase today from retailers globally. Many more devices will follow in the coming weeks including new devices designed specifically for Windows 10 features like Windows Hello.