This article will guide you on how to install Windows 10 on a workstation or laptop. A computer cannot operate without an operating system, so installing Microsoft Windows 10 is an important step. No matter what the reason, you can follow our article on how to install a Windows 10 installation.
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Windows 10 System Requirements
Processor: 1 GHz
RAM: 1 GB for 32-bit
2 GB for 64-bit
Hard disk: 16 GB for 32-bit OS;
20 GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics card: DirectX 9
Display: 800×600
A Microsoft account
Internet access
For more details, please visit Microsoft’s Website
Before you install Windows using a bootable USB, you have to create the installation media. How to create a Windows bootable USB drive using the Media Creation Tool
Install Windows 10 using Bootable USB
Insert the bootable USB device into your system’s USB port, and then start up the computer.
First, you need to change your computer’s boot order using a USB device.
Press any key to boot from Select your favorite language, time zone, currency, and keyboard settings. Click next. Note that you can change these settings after the Windows 10 installation is complete.
Click on the Install Now button.
Enter your Windows 10 product key, or click on I don’t have a product key.
Click on the operating system you wish to install, and then click Next.
Accept the software license terms, and then click next.
Choose the Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) option.
To install Windows 10, you require a partition on your hard disk for storing Windows system files, and this will become your main C: drive. You can use either one of the existing partitions on the hard disk by formatting the disk, or you can delete and create a new partition.
Click ok
Now choose the partition where you wish to install Windows, and then click Next. The Windows 10 installation will start.
Your system may reboot several times during the installation; this is normal.
Windows 10 Experience
After the Windows setup, you have to continue with the experience to configure Windows preferences and create a new account.
Select the region option, and then click yes.
Select your keyboard layout option, and then click next.
To add a second keyboard layout, just click the Skip button. Choose the Set up for personal use option.
Add Account
The recommendation is to use a Microsoft account. However, if you wish to use a local account, you will have to click on the offline account option and continue with the on-screen directions.
Confirm your account password, and then click the next button.
Click on Create a pin If you wish to continue using a traditional password,.
Set up a pin, and then click OK.
Click the Accept button.
Choose the Do more access devices option.
Android phone for your PC options
Back up your files with one drive’s settings.
Select the Decline button to decline the Microsoft 365 setup.
Discover your favorite games. Select no thanks.
Click the Not Now button.
After successfully completing the steps, the settings will apply to the installation of Windows 10, and you will be able to see the Windows 10 desktop.
Windows 10 Desktop icon Settings
Right-click on the desktop, and then click Personalize.
From the left side, click on themes, and then select desktop icon settings.
Choose your desktop icons, and then click OK.
Also read: How to Automatically Login with Windows 10.
