We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Create a Windows Installation Media. If you order Windows 10 for a new PC build, they may send you an installation media.
If you don't have a Windows installation media, you can make one. You also need to know if the computer you want to install Windows 10 on has bit or bit architecture.
You will also need to purchase Windows to get a product key. This can be done before or after the installation. This will wipe any existing data on the USB drive, so be sure to back up any data you want to keep. Click Download Tool Now. Open the "MediaCreationTool. Click Accept. Select your language, Windows edition, and PC architecture and click Next.
Select "USB flash drive" and click Next. Select your USB drive and click Next. Back up your files optional. If you already have a Windows installation on your computer, a new Windows installation may overwrite your files.
Back up any data you want to keep before beginning a new Windows installation. Insert the Windows Installation Media in the computer you want to install Windows on. Boot the computer. If the PC is already powered on, restart it using the normal restart procedures of the operating system that is installed on the PC. If it is not yet powered on, press the power button to boot it up.
Enter the Boot menu. Most newer computers have a boot menu you can enter while booting up. The way you enter it is different, depending on your motherboard.
This Boot menu will display a list of drives you can boot from. It will usually say what buttons you need to press while your computer boots up. Select the USB drive. This is the drive that has the Windows Installation Media. Once the computer boots from the USB drive, press any key to start the Windows installation process. If you are inside the BIOS settings. Locate the option that says "Boot", "Boot order", "Priorities" or something similar. Then select the option to save and exit.
Select your language, time and currency, and keyboard input and click Next. Use the drop-down menus to first select your language.
Then select your country or region, and your keyboard input method. Then click Next. It's the button in the center of the screen. If you've already purchased Windows, you can find your license key in your confirmation email. If you have not purchased Windows, click I don't have a product key.
You'll need to purchase Windows and activate it later on. Select which edition of Windows you want to install and click Next. If you've already purchased Windows, check which version of Windows you purchased and make sure you click the right version. If you have not yet purchased Windows, check which version you want to install. Different versions of Windows have a different price.
If you are not sure which version of Windows to install, Windows Home Edition is the most common version of Windows. Click the checkbox next to "I accept the license terms" and click Next. You can read the license terms in the window in the center.
Click next when you are ready to continue. If your computer already has a Windows installation on it, click Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications. If your computer does not have a Windows installation or you need to reinstall Windows, click Custom: Install Windows only.
Select a drive or partition you want to install Windows on and click Delete. If you have multiple hard drives or a hard drive with multiple partitions, select the partition you want to install Windows on and click Delete.
Be aware that this will erase all data on the drive. Make sure you have backed up all data you want to keep before continuing. This will leave the drive with unallocated space. This will start installing Windows on the drive you selected.
The amount of time it takes will depend on the hardware of your computer. Remove the USB flash drive and restart your computer. Once Windows is finished installing, your computer will restart automatically. Remove the USB flash drive so that it does not try to boot from the Flash drive again. The first time Windows boots up, you will need to go through the Setup process. Method 2. Verify your region and keyboard input. When Windows restarts, it will ask you to verify your region and keyboard input.
If these are correct, click Yes in the lower-right corner. Otherwise, select the correct region and keyboard input. You will also have the option to select another keyboard input. If you want to select another keyboard input, click Add Input and select another input.
Otherwise, click Skip. Connect to your Wireless network. Select your wireless network and click Connect. Then enter your wireless password and click Next. If you have a wired internet connection, make sure you are connected to your modem via an Ethernet cable.
Windows will automatically detect your wired connection. Select Set up for personal use and click Next. This option allows you to sign in with a Microsoft account and use your computer for personal use. If you are setting your computer for a business or organization, select Set up for an organization and click Next.
You may need the aide of your IT department in order to set up Windows with a company email. Sign in to Windows. All Windows 10 editions are available when you select Windows 10, except for Enterprise edition.
Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license. Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps , or Keep personal files only , or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade.
It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply. Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center. Microsoft Office products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office , we recommend redeeming installing Office before upgrading to Windows For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office Using the tool to create installation media: Select Download tool now , and select Run.
If you agree to the license terms, select Accept. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted. ISO file. After the file is downloaded, you can go to location where the file is saved, or select Open DVD burner , and follow the instructions to burn the file to a DVD.
Here is the full guide along with pictures. Today you can no longer upgrade to 10 for free, so buying Windows 10 should be your first move. Please go to Microsoft Online Store to finish this process. In fact, what you are buying is a license key to activate Windows Without a license key, anyone can download and use Windows 10 for 30 days. But for permanent access, a license is required. See also: Difference between Windows 10 Home and Pro. Now things get much easier, Microsoft offers a user-friendly Microsoft Media Creation Tool to help you get the installation media ready.
Click Here to download this tool and run it. The wizard will ask you to select Language, Windows Edition and Architecture. You can accept the recommended options or make your own choice. Then click Next. Here take the former one for an example. Select the removable drive from the list when asked, and make sure you've copied any files you want to keep off it because it will be formatted during the process of creating Windows installation media.
Click Next to continue. The tool will start downloading Windows 10 as well as any available updates to your USB drive and make it bootable, which allows you to install Windows 10 later. When the process is successful, you'll see a message that reads "Your USB flash drive is ready". At this time, click Finish to exit. Please follow the detailed instructions below:.
Insert the drive into the PC or laptop onto which you want to install Windows Then turn on the computer and it should boot from the flash drive.
If not, enter the BIOS and ensure the computer is set to boot from the USB drive using the arrow keys to put it in the first place in the boot sequence. When the computer does boot from the USB drive, you'll see a Windows logo, followed by a language selection. Confirm the language to install, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method.
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