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How to install Windows 10 step by step.

Hello! Windows 10 continues to increase its market penetration share. In fact, it is currently the most popular desktop operating system. However, some nostalgic people still use Windows 7. This is not recommended as it represents a security risk. Also, from users of other platforms. For that reason, today we will give you a practical tutorial. Come with us to see, how to install Windows 10 step by step.

Prerequisites

An important aspect of Microsoft, is that it still allows to download the ISO of Windows 10 in a legal and safe way. In fact, the process is free and you only have to purchase a license later to validate the product. An important aspect of Microsoft, is that it still allows to download the ISO of Windows 10 in a legal and safe way. In fact, the process is free and you only have to purchase a license later to validate the product. The most recent Windows 10 disk image can be downloaded from here.

Once the ISO is downloaded, you only have to create a Windows installation media. This is a procedure that we detail in this tutorial.

Setting up the computer to start the installation.

Every time we turn on the computer, it starts loading the installed operating system. It is usually loaded on the hard drive. Consequently, the system is predefined to boot from this device. However, in order to start the installation of Windows 10, it is imperative that the system is booted from the USB. Depending on the manufacturer, it will be necessary to enter the BIOS or UEFI to set this option. Also, some computers set to press a key to select a temporary boot medium. Please consult the manufacturer’s documentation to be sure.

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Once the system starts loading, you must press any key to start the installation.

Preparing the installation of Windows 10

After a few seconds of loading, you will see the installation welcome screen. Once there, you must select the language to install, the currency and time format and the keyboard to use.

Set the initial installation parameters.
Set the initial installation parameters.

On the next screen please click on install now.

Please click on install now
Please click on install now

The wizard allows you to enter the product key at once. If not, you can continue the installation and activate the product later.

Manages the activation of Windows.
Manages the activation of Windows.

Now it is time to select the edition of Windows 10 to be installed.

Now it is time to select the edition of Windows 10 to be installed.
Now it is time to select the edition of Windows 10 to be installed.

Please accept the license.

Microsoft allows you to upgrade to a computer that is running some Windows system. But in this case, we will make a clean installation. With this in mind, select the option to Install Windows only. Please note that this will remove any files or apps you have installed. Go ahead and check these options for backing up in Windows 10.

Please install Windows only
Please install Windows only

Selecting the partition to install Windows 10

The wizard then displays the list of disks and partitions present on the computer. Consequently, a wide range of options is possible. For example, create, delete, extend or format partitions. However, in this example we will use the entire hard disk.

Selecting the disk where Windows 10 will be installed
Selecting the disk where Windows 10 will be installed

Installing Windows 10 on the selected partition

After selecting the partition, the operating system installation process will begin. This process will take a few minutes and will depend on the speed of the computer. In addition, the computer will reboot one or more times. Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal.

Installing Windows
Installing Windows

After a few moments, the assistant will start to start the services and prepare the devices.

After a few minutes the configuration of Cortana will begin. This is the virtual assistant that Microsoft introduces to Windows systems.

Now it’s time to set the region and type of keyboard for Windows. Optionally you can add a second keyboard layout.

In the next screen you must establish if you will use the system for personal or organizational use. This time we will use a personal account

Then enter your outlook account and password.

Optionally you can create a 4 digit pin to authenticate

The wizard offers to configure the feature your phone. At the moment, skip this option.

Skip the option to configure your phone
Skip the option to configure your phone

Now please set the location to save the files. By default, Windows will set OneDrive as the save method. However, I recommend that you start saving the files to the computer.

Please save the files locally.
Please save the files locally.

Finally, set general privacy options. You can calmly examine them one by one or go ahead. Since these options can be modified later.

Choose your privacy options
Choose your privacy options

After a few minutes, Windows will be ready for use.

Windows 10 correctly installed
Windows 10 correctly installed

Ultimately we have seen how to install Windows 10 step by step. I hope I have been clear enough. If you have any questions, let us know in the comment section. We are also open to any suggestions for topics you would like us to develop. See you later!

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