How to Install Windows 10

Start the Windows 10 installation program

You need to make sure that the Windows 10 installation media is connected. To install Windows 10, the Windows 10 installation file must be loaded onto a disc or USB, and this storage device must be connected to the computer.

If you haven't downloaded the Windows 10 installation tool, follow the instructions on the Microsoft support page at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Open the Start menu. Click the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen, or press the key ⊞ Win.

Click the source icon. This is a circular button with a line above it located in the lower left corner of the Start window.

Click Restart in the pop-up menu above the power icon. The computer will restart.

Press and hold the Delor key F2to access the system. This could be another key as most computers will display a message on startup saying something like "Press [key] to enter setup" so So when starting the computer, pay attention to this message to know which BIOS key to use.

Consult your computer's manual or online support page for the BIOS key.

Navigate to the Boot tab. Use arrow keys to select.

The Boot tab may be named Boot Options depending on the computer manufacturer.

Select boot device. We have a few options:

For USB flash drives , select Removable Devices .

With the installation disc , select CD-ROM Drive (CD-ROM Drive).

Press the key +until your boot options are brought to the top. Once the Removable Devices or CD-ROM Drive is brought to the top of the list, the computer will select this device as the default boot option.

On some computers, you need to press one of the function keys (for example F5) to bring an option to the top of the menu. The key names will be listed on the right side of the screen.

Save the settings. You'll see a key prompt (e.g. F10) displayed at the bottom of the screen representing the "Save and Exit" action; Press this key to save the settings and restart the computer.

You may need to tap ↵ Enterto confirm the change.

Wait for the computer to restart. After your computer restarts, you will see a window with your geographic data. You can now start setting up the Windows 10 installation program.

Setting

Click Next when it appears. If necessary, you can also change some options on this page (such as system language) before continuing.

Click Install Now . The task is in the middle of the window.

Enter the Windows 10 key, then click Next . If you don't have a key for Windows 10, click Skip in the lower right corner of the screen.

Click the "Accept" box and then click Next . This means you accept the terms of use.

Click Upgrade . The task is at the top of the "Which type of installation do you want?" window. (What type of installation do you want?). This option will install Windows 10 but keep your files, apps, and settings.

You can also click Custom to install Windows 10 fresh on your computer. The system will then ask you to select the partition to format before continuing.

Wait for Windows 10 to install. This process can take from half an hour to several hours depending on the previous operating system and the processing speed of the computer.

If you are asked to press a key to boot from the CD, do not press .

Follow the on-screen setup instructions. Once Windows 10 is installed, you'll be able to customize settings (country, preferred language, location settings, etc.). After you complete the process, the desktop screen will appear.

You can also click Express Settings to install Windows 10 with recommended settings.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 23 June 2024