You can install Windows 10 on your device very easily. There are numerous ways to get Windows 10. But you need to have precise knowledge about the technical details involved. Here we have prepared a short guide from Microsoft to help you install Windows 10.
It is quite easy for you to start Windows 10 installation from scratch or upgrade your old operating system to Windows 10. But before you start the installation process, do some preparations to make it easier for you to install Windows 10 on your system.
Let us begin:
Back up your data:
Data can be backed up in various ways, one way is to use any cloud storage service platform, such as a OneDrive folder. OneDrive cloud storage platform will sync your document, picture and desktop by following the steps below:
- Select the OneDrive Cloud option from the taskbar
- Select More in the menu
- From there, go to Settings
- Click Backup
- Now tap on Manage Backup option
- Select the folder and data you want to restore
- Click Start Backup
Or you can use an external drive to clone the data by following the steps below:
- Go to File Explorer
- Click on This PC in the menu on the left
- Navigate the track; C:\Users
- Right-click on the folder of your choice and click Copy
Once you are done completing the methods below, follow the instructions on the screen to create a backup.
System requirements for Windows 10:
If you are tired of trying to install Windows 10 but your attempts have still been unsuccessful, there is a chance that the current version of Windows 10 is not compatible with your system hardware. If you previously used an earlier version of Windows, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.1, check the minimum system requirements:
- Processor: 1 GHz or System on a Chip (SoC)
- Memory: 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
- Storage: 32 GB for 64-bit or 32-bit
- Graphics card: DirectX 9 or higher with WDDM 1.0 driver
- Screen: 800×600
Ways to install Windows 10 on your computer:
Upgrade Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10:
In case you plan to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8, or other earlier versions, you may not need to re-enter your product key to complete setup. All you need is a stable internet connection and Windows 10 will automatically activate after the update.
- go to settings
- Click Update & Security
- Touch Activation
- In the “Windows” section, make sure your computer is turned on.
After confirming this, you need to follow a series of steps that will allow you to transform your Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10. Please refer to:
- First, open your browser and go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
- Click the “Download the tool now” option in the “Create Windows 10 installation media” section
- Select “Run” and for this you must have an administrator account
- Now on the “License Terms” page, click “I Agree”
- On the next screen called “What do you want to do?”, select Upgrade this PC now and then Next.
- After downloading and installing the tool, you will see Windows 10 installed on the screen.
Important note: If you do not have a license for Windows 10, you can purchase a copy at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-10. On the other hand, if you’re trying to upgrade to Windows 10, you don’t need to enter a product key.
- When the installation begins, you will see a summary of all the options you have selected. Select “Change what to keep” if you want to change something and choose whether to keep personal files and apps or keep only personal files or choose not to keep anything during the upgrade.
- Click Save and close all applications and files, then click Install.
- Please wait as it takes time to complete the process and your system will reboot multiple times.
- Press Install
- Don’t turn off the computer.
Clean install of Windows 10:
A clean install is a more stable option than upgrading your previous operating system. However, it removes everything. When you install Windows 10 from scratch, your system will be restored and all data on your hard drive will be deleted. Therefore, it is necessary to backup the entire range of data so that you can fight against data loss.
Although it erases all data, it is the best option to avoid driver problems and incompatibilities. Therefore, to eliminate these risks, it is preferable to start the installation of Windows 10 completely.
Now let’s talk about how to set the correct boot order:
Before you start installing Windows 10 on your system using USB bootable media, you must configure the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to adjust the boot order accordingly.
To change the BIOS boot order, you need to follow the method given here:
- Open your computer.
- Press one of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F10, or F12), the ESC key, or the Delete key while it boots.
- At the same time, open Boot Settings in BIOS,
- Now set the boot order to run the Windows 10 installation files using a USB stick.
- Click Save to apply the changes.
Once you complete the steps, the bootable USB media files will start.
Change the boot order using UEFI:
Follow these steps to open the UEFI environment:
- Go settings
- Open Update and security
- Click Recovery
- Now under “Advanced startup” click on Restart now
- Click Troubleshooting
- Select advanced options
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings
- Press Restart
- Now open setup boot from firmware
- Set the boot order to boot the installation files from the USB device.
- Click on Save”
Once you are done with the steps, your UEFI based system will now be able to boot from USB.
Access to UEFI in Windows 8.1:
Follow the steps below to access the UEFI environment to boot your device:
- go to settings
- Select Update and recovery
- Press Recovery
- Now under “Advanced Startup” click “Restart”.
- Click Troubleshoot
- Press Advanced Options
- Select UEFI Firmware Settings
- Press Restart
- Now under Firmware click on Boot Configuration
- Select Boot Order to start the installation from a USB device
- Finally, save the changes.
- Connect to bootable media
- Now click any button to launch the media
- Click “Next” in Windows Setup
- Click Install Now
- Now enter the product key if you are installing Windows for the first time. If you are reinstalling, click I don’t have a product key to continue
- Press Next
- Select your edition of Windows 10
- Press Next
- Select I accept the license terms
- Press Next
- Select the Custom: Install Windows Only (Advanced) option.
- Select the Windows installation partition and click Delete
- press yes
- Select an empty drive
- Press Next
- Go to your system settings
- Click Update & Security
- Press Activation
- After Windows 10 has been successfully installed, you will receive one of the following messages:
The next thing to do before starting a clean install of Windows 10 is that you need to unplug any unnecessary peripherals attached to your device.
Disconnect non-essential peripherals
Peripherals connected to your devices may interrupt the installation process. It is important to unplug peripheral devices that are not in use, such as removable storage, USB or Bluetooth, printers, cameras, scanners, and more. For a simple setup, all you need is a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and a stable internet connection.
How to create a bootable USB stick for a clean install:
While doing a clean install of Windows 10, you must first prepare a bootable media with a USB drive. You can use the media creation tool from Microsoft official website. Just go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10, click Download Now, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the tool.
Start a clean installation of Windows 10:
Once you have prepared the bootable media for installing Windows, you need to follow the steps below to complete the process:
After the installation of Windows 10m is complete, the setup will automatically boot into Windows 10 on your system.
What to do after installing Windows 10:
After installation, the following are required to activate Windows 10. To verify activation, follow the steps here;
- “Windows is activated with a digital license: The installation is activated, but the license is not associated with your Microsoft account”.
- “Windows is activated with a digital license associated with your Microsoft account: The installation is activated and the license is linked to your Microsoft account.
Now you need to check for updates:
- go to settings
- Click on Updates and security
- Select Windows Update
- Click Check for updates
This is followed by checking your device drivers by following the steps below:
- press start
- Find Device Manager and click on the first option
- Make sure none of the options are highlighted in yellow and red and nothing is marked as unknown
Important Tip: Make sure you have the latest drivers installed for your device to ensure a smooth Windows 10 experience.
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