Windows 10 compatibility

#1

Hi everyone,
I got a laptop with windows 10 home installed, witch is not compatible with 3ds max… before upgrading my windows to pro, is there any other option or a way I can install max 2017 successfully on it or upgrading is the only choice I have?
Am not a technical person, so a detailed answer would be appreciated :slight_smile:

#2

where did you get idea that 3ds max is not compatible with windows 10 home???

#3

It’s compatible. Just install it and use it. Maya, as well. There’s very little difference between the Home and Pro versions of Win10 and none under the hood that would affect Max. I don’t even think they make a 32-bit version of Windows anymore, so you don’t have to worry about that RAM cap.

#4

On the specifications page Autodesk says it works only on Professional editions of Windows. This appears to be an artificial limitation they’re imposing on customers. I haven’t tried to install Max on a machine without a Professional edition of Windows. Are you saying it won’t let you install it? If that’s the case buy a Windows 10 Professional key and do the “Change product key” thing in the properties for This PC.