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Several configurations were handled by your company once more.
as long as it includes the ethernet driver—it will work. You can access the internet to download the latest updates.
Partially inaccurate, mostly accurate. All NT-based Windows versions include local Group Policy configurations. The key distinction between HOME and PRO (or higher) editions is that you can't use gpedit.msc to modify those settings. Certain OS components like Domain Join and BitLockerFS are fixed for non-PRO releases, which aligns with Yongtjunkit's claim they don’t apply to non-PRO systems. You can adjust many Group Policy items through regedit if needed. For home networking, enabling Administrative Shares is a popular choice—it lets you access all drives without setting up SMB sharing for OSX and Ubuntu. Note that SMB sharing typically fails after about 20 minutes. A fresh install is often better than an upgraded one, as many users experienced issues with the upgraded version, even among friends with older hardware.
Recovery could help, but I think relying on any built-in Microsoft options is risky. Based on my experience, I've seen both successful restores and extremely poor ones with Windows 8/8.1/10. I used to work in a tech shop, fixing computers and cleaning out returns for resale. The recovery usually worked, but sometimes I'd restore without drivers or keep customer data even after using the Wipe All Drives feature. Try reverting to an earlier version just for fun and check the outcome. Otherwise, I'd create a fresh installation via Microsoft's Media Creation Tool and make your own DVD.
Save crucial information right away... restart the computer and power it on using the USB drive. Proceed through the installation process at the partition menu. If your backup is complete, remove the boot sector and rebuild it when prompted—skipping the CD key step.