Note that it is possible, once you are here, to get Windows from Duke's Office of Information Technology. All software that we distribute is compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows, so both 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows will work, but most users will find a 64-bit operating system a better fit.

We recommend that students get Windows 10 Pro (or Enterprise or Education editions). Tablets running Windows may also not be fully compatible with our network and software. The home or standard versions of Windows 10 are not fully compatible with an enterprise network, and may lack important encryption software. We advise against a 'home' or standard version of Windows.