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Installing Windows 10

How to Install Windows 10: Full Installation Guide

Before You Start

  • Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
  • USB Drive: Get a blank USB drive with at least 8GB of storage. This drive will be formatted, so ensure there is nothing on it you want to keep.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download and open the Windows 10 installation media tool from Microsoft's website.

Step 2: Accept the license terms by selecting Accept.

Accept License Terms

Step 3: Select Create installation media and click Next.

Create Installation Media

Step 4: Click Next.

Recommended Options

Step 5: Choose USB flash drive and click Next.

Choose USB Flash Drive

Step 6: Plug your USB device into the PC.

Step 7: Select the drive to install Windows and click Next.

Select USB Drive

Step 8: Wait for Windows 10 to download onto your USB device. Close the setup window once the download is complete.

Download Windows 10

Step 9: Plug the USB device into a new PC.

Step 10: Turn on the new computer and access the BIOS/UEFI (typically using F2, F10, or Del).

Change Boot Order

Step 11: In BIOS/UEFI, set the USB flash drive as the first boot option.

Step 12: Save changes and exit. Your PC will reboot from the USB drive.

Step 13: When the Windows Setup appears, select language, time/currency format, etc., then choose Next.

Setup Windows 10 Installation

Step 14: Click Install Now and follow the prompts to set up Windows.

Install Now Windows 10