How Can Install Windows 10

To install Windows 10 on a PC or laptop, follow these steps:

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Option 1: Clean Install Using a USB Drive (Recommended)

This is useful for a fresh install or if you're replacing an OS.

What you need:

• A USB drive (at least 8 GB).
• A working PC with internet access.

Steps:

1. Download the Media Creation Tool:

   • Go to the official Microsoft page: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10
   • Click on "Download tool now".

2. Create Installation Media:

   • Plug in the USB drive.
   • Run the Media Creation Tool.
   • Choose "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC".
   • Select language, edition (Windows 10), and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit).
   • Choose USB flash drive and let it create the bootable USB.

3. Install Windows 10:

   • Insert the USB into the PC where you want to install Windows.
   • Boot into BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, F12, Delete, or Esc when turning on the PC).
   • Set the USB drive as the first boot device.
   • Save changes and restart.

4. Follow Installation Steps:

   • Choose language, time, and keyboard.
   • Click Install Now.
   • Enter product key (if you have one; you can skip and activate later).
   • Select "Custom: Install Windows only".
   • Choose the drive to install Windows on (delete and format partitions if needed).
   • Follow on-screen prompts.

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Option 2: Upgrade from Windows 7/8

• Use the same Media Creation Tool, but choose "Upgrade this PC now".
• Your files and settings will be kept.

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After Installation:

• Connect to the internet.
• Run Windows Update to install drivers and updates.
• Activate Windows using your product key if you skipped earlier.