A step-by-step checklist to secure Microsoft Windows Desktop:
For Microsoft Windows Desktop 2004 (CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Release 2004 Benchmark version 1.9.0)
CIS has worked with the community since 2009 to publish a benchmark for Microsoft Windows Desktop
Other CIS Benchmark versions:
Version 11.0.0.185: Input. Sequenced Still Image Files (.jpg and.tif) - To help support the growing number of camera and mobile devices that have the option to export video out as individual frames in the form of a sequence of image files (i.e. Time Lapse footage), Squeeze 11 provides the ability to import 'Sequenced Image Files' in the form of.jpg or.tif files. Ultimate Squeeze Page Generator Pro 1.0 is free to download from our software library. Ultimate Squeeze Page Generator Pro.exe is the most frequent filename for this program's installer. This download was scanned by our antivirus and was rated as clean. The actual developer of the free.
For Microsoft Windows Desktop (CIS Microsoft Windows XP Benchmark version 3.1.0)
Assess and/or remediateCIS-CAT Pro is included with membership and can automatically test for compliance and remediate with this benchmark.
Microsoft Windows Desktop is in CIS-CAT Lite edition too
Try CIS-CAT Lite for free
Use the media creation tool to download Windows. This tool provides the best download experience for customers running Windows 7, 8.1 and 10.
Here are a few useful guides we've written to guide you in the process of reinstalling Windows, all of these use the Media Creation Tool for different purposes:
This tool includes:
Using the tool to upgrade this PC to Windows 10
Note: Before you install Windows 10, check to make sure your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility
Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC
Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10. Before you download the tool make sure you have:
Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:
This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:
Your current edition of Windows | Windows 10 edition |
---|---|
Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 8/8.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Windows 8/8.1 Single Language Windows 8 Single Language with Bing | Windows 10 Home Single Language |
Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing | Windows 10 Home China |
Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |