How to Install Windows 10?

Note: Before starting the installation process, try to back up your important data to prevent any potential data loss.

Here are the steps of installing Windows 10 on your PC.

1. Check System Requirements

• Ensure that your PC meets the minimum system prerequisites for Windows 10. You can find these prerequisites on the official Microsoft website.

2. Create a Windows 10 Installation Media:

• You’ll need a USB flash drive with no less than 8 GB of space to create a bootable installation media.
• Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from the official Microsoft website.
• Run the tool and follow the on-screen directions to create a bootable USB drive.

3. Backup Your Data

• Before continuing, ensure that you have backed up all important data to an external drive or cloud storage.

4. Insert the Installation Media

• Insert the USB drive containing the Windows 10 installation files into a USB port on your computer.

5. Boot from USB

• Restart your PC and enter the BIOS or UEFI settings. This is typically done by pressing a key (like F2, F10, or DEL) during the initial startup screen.

• Change the boot order to prioritize the USB drive so that your PC boots from it

6. Install Windows 10

• Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI settings.

• Your PC should now boot from the USB drive, and the Windows 10 installation process will start.

• Follow the on-screen guidelines to choose your language, time and currency format, and keyboard input technique.

7. Enter Product Key

• If prompted, enter your Windows 10 product key. You can also choose to do this later.

8. Select Installation Type

• Choose whether to perform an upgrade or a clean installation. If you’re installing Windows 10 on a new hard drive, select “Custom.”

9. Partition and Format

• If you selected “Custom,” you’ll need to create partitions on your hard drive. Select the partition where you want to install Windows and click “Next.”

10. Install Windows

• The installation process will now start. It may take some time, and your PC will restart during the process.

11. Set Up Your Account

• Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your user account, password, and other settings.

12. Install Drivers and Updates

• After the installation is finished, make sure to install the necessary drivers for your hardware. Check the device manager for any missing drivers.

13. Windows Update

• Run Windows Update to ensure that your system is up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates.

That is all there is to it! You ought to now have a new establishment of Windows 10 on your PC.