logistictech25 teaches you how to install Windows 10 on your PC. To do this, you'll need to hold down a key while Windows is starting up, which will launch a menu that lets you start the computer from either a USB drive or a CD/DVD with the Windows 10 installer on it. The following instructions show doing a clean install, no programs or data will be kept. If your desire is to do an update install (Only from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1), when you follow the instructions below regarding the Windows 10 installation tool, you will be starting the update while already running your Windows. Any programs not supported by Windows 10 may be left out, otherwise the programs will be there, and all your files will remain.
Part1Booting to the Windows 10 Installer
Part1
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Make sure your Windows 10 installation media is connected. In order for you to install Windows 10, your Windows 10 installation file must be loaded onto a disc or flash drive, and the disc or flash drive must be inserted into your computer.
- If you haven't yet downloaded the Windows 10 installation tool, follow the instructions from this Microsoft support page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
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Open the Start menu. Either click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen, or press the ⊞ Win key.
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Click the power icon. This is the circle with a line through its top that's in the bottom-left corner of the Start window.
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Click Restart. It's in the pop-up menu above the power icon. Doing so will restart your computer.
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Press and hold Del or F2 to enter setup. This key may also be a different key—most computers will display a message on startup that says "Press [key] to enter setup" or something similar, so look for this message when your computer restarts to confirm the key you should press to access the BIOS.
- Consult your computer's manual or online support page to confirm your computer's BIOS key.
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Navigate to the Boot tab. You'll use the arrow keys to select it.
- The Boot tab may instead say Boot Options, depending on your computer's manufacturer.
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Select a device from which to boot. You have a couple of options here:
- For a USB flash drive, select the Removable Devices option.
- For a disc installation, select the CD-ROM Drive option.
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Press the + key until your boot option is first. Once either Removable Devices or CD-ROM Drive is at the top of the list, your computer will select your choice as its default boot option.
- On some computers, you'll instead press one of the function keys (e.g., F5) to navigate an option up to the top of the menu. The key will be listed on the right side of the screen.
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Save your settings. You should see a key prompt (e.g., F10) at the bottom of the screen that correlates to "Save and Exit"; pressing it should save your settings and restart your computer.
- You may have to press ↵ Enter to confirm the changes.
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Wait for your computer to restart. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll see a window here with your geographical data. You're now ready to begin setting up your Windows 10 installation.
Part2Installing
1Click Next when prompted. You can also change the options on this page (e.g., the setup language) before continuing if need be
Click Install Now. It's in the middle of the window
3Enter your Windows 10 key, then click Next. If you don't have a Windows 10 key, instead click Skip in the bottom-right corner of the screen
4Click the "Accept" box and click Next. This will indicate that you accept the terms of use.
5Click Upgrade. It's at the top of the "Which type of installation do you want?" window. This option installs Windows 10 while preserving your files, apps, and settings.- You can click Custom instead to clean install Windows 10 on your computer. Doing so will prompt you to select a partition to format before continuing
- 6Wait for Windows 10 to install. This process may take anywhere from half an hour to several hours, depending on your computer's previous operating system and processing speed.
- If prompted to press a key in order to boot from a CD, do not press a key.
- 7Follow the on-screen setup instructions. Once Windows 10 has been installed on your computer, you'll be able to customize its settings (e.g., your region, your preferred language, location settings, etc.). Once you finish this process, you will be taken to your computer's desktop.
- You can also click Express Settings to set up Windows 10 with the recommended settings.
Part2
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Enter your Windows 10 key, then click Next. If you don't have a Windows 10 key, instead click Skip in the bottom-right corner of the screen
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Click the "Accept" box and click Next. This will indicate that you accept the terms of use.
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Click Upgrade. It's at the top of the "Which type of installation do you want?" window. This option installs Windows 10 while preserving your files, apps, and settings.
- You can click Custom instead to clean install Windows 10 on your computer. Doing so will prompt you to select a partition to format before continuing
- 6Wait for Windows 10 to install. This process may take anywhere from half an hour to several hours, depending on your computer's previous operating system and processing speed.
- If prompted to press a key in order to boot from a CD, do not press a key.
- 7Follow the on-screen setup instructions. Once Windows 10 has been installed on your computer, you'll be able to customize its settings (e.g., your region, your preferred language, location settings, etc.). Once you finish this process, you will be taken to your computer's desktop.
- You can also click Express Settings to set up Windows 10 with the recommended settings.
Community Q&A
- QuestionCommunity AnswerBased on step 5 above, when it prompts "Which type of installation do you want?", you should select "Upgrade" to keep your files and settings. If you select "Custom", you will have a clean installation and all of the files and settings of your previous version of Windows will be cleaned.
- Community AnswerThis is commonly F12, but can vary, depending on manufacturer. Your system will tell you which key to press upon first turning on the machine.
- QuestionCommunity AnswerIt should detect the key if it's on your motherboard. If not, you can re-enter the key.
- QuestionWill Microsoft Office be available for use after Windows 10 installation, or do I need to separately install it?Community AnswerYou will need to download and install it separately.
- QuestionIf I have 2 hard drives in my PC, must I remove the second hard drive?Kyle.SaiKiu LeeCommunity AnswerNo. You can choose which hard drive to install on during installation, so there is no need to remove hard drives.
- QuestionHow do I activate Windows?Community AnswerEnter your product key in the Windows setup media. You can also activate windows once it is installed.
1178 answers
R2_d2000Top AnswererYour hard drive is failing or has failed. If you can still boot into Windows 10, then do so and immediately back up all of your important files and then take your computer to a repair service (like one at a retail store) to get it fixed. If you cannot boot into Windows, then take it to a computer repair service to get it fixed, and to try to recover your data.- QuestionR2_d2000Top AnswererA warm boot is a boot where the computer does not fully shut down, but it reloads all of the programs. This occurs when you restart it, since the computer reloads everything, but it never actually turns off. A cold boot is the exact opposite. It is when the computer starts up from when it was shut down.
R2_d2000Top AnswererYou can download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's website, and it will allow you to turn your USB drive into a Windows 10 install disk.- QuestionR2_d2000Top AnswererYou can dual boot your computer, or you can use a virtual machine.
- QuestionCommunity AnswerBased on step 5 above, when it prompts "Which type of installation do you want?", you should select "Upgrade" to keep your files and settings. If you select "Custom", you will have a clean installation and all of the files and settings of your previous version of Windows will be cleaned.
- Community AnswerThis is commonly F12, but can vary, depending on manufacturer. Your system will tell you which key to press upon first turning on the machine.
- QuestionCommunity AnswerIt should detect the key if it's on your motherboard. If not, you can re-enter the key.
- QuestionWill Microsoft Office be available for use after Windows 10 installation, or do I need to separately install it?Community AnswerYou will need to download and install it separately.
- QuestionIf I have 2 hard drives in my PC, must I remove the second hard drive?Kyle.SaiKiu LeeCommunity AnswerNo. You can choose which hard drive to install on during installation, so there is no need to remove hard drives.
- QuestionHow do I activate Windows?Community AnswerEnter your product key in the Windows setup media. You can also activate windows once it is installed.
1178 answersR2_d2000Top AnswererYour hard drive is failing or has failed. If you can still boot into Windows 10, then do so and immediately back up all of your important files and then take your computer to a repair service (like one at a retail store) to get it fixed. If you cannot boot into Windows, then take it to a computer repair service to get it fixed, and to try to recover your data.- QuestionR2_d2000Top AnswererA warm boot is a boot where the computer does not fully shut down, but it reloads all of the programs. This occurs when you restart it, since the computer reloads everything, but it never actually turns off. A cold boot is the exact opposite. It is when the computer starts up from when it was shut down.
- R2_d2000Top AnswererYou can download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's website, and it will allow you to turn your USB drive into a Windows 10 install disk.
- QuestionR2_d2000Top AnswererYou can dual boot your computer, or you can use a virtual machine.
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