How To Install Windows 10

                                  Windows 10 Installation

This quick guide assumes you already have a Windows 10 installation DVD and product key on hand. These instructions are meant to be a quick guide. We thought it’s time to revisit the installation process to see how it differs from previous versions of Windows and the early Windows 10 builds. Of course, this is more for the curious and those who’ve hung on to previous versions of Windows XP, Windows 8.x users and seasoned system builders should have no problems understanding the installation steps.

Step 1: This is the first screen you will see if you install Windows 10 using a bootable DVD 0r USB flash drive. where you will choose the OS’ language, time and currency format, and input

 

 

 

Step 2: What you need to click here. Like Windows 8.x, you can also choose to repair your computer.

 

 

 

If you choose the repair options, you will end up at a Troubleshoot screen, where you can choose to reset your PC and re-install windows (you can either keep or remove your files), or access. For the latter, there are options for doing a system restore, image recovery, running commands in command prompt, and letting Windows fix any startup problems. You can also get to the advanced startup options after installation via the new Settings app in Windows 10.

 

Step 3: This is more for a fresh install. If your device has been successfully upgraded to Windows 10.

 

 

Step 4: Accept the license terms and Click Next.

 

 

Step 5: Next, you’ll be this screen, where you can choose to do either an upgrade (files, settings, and apps are moved to Windows) or a custom install (files, settings, and apps aren’t moved). The latter is the one to choose if you prefer a fresh install, which was what we did.

 

(Note: If you're doing an upgrade, and you're running Windows Media Center, Windows 10 will remove it.)

 

Step 6: Here’s where you select the drive to install Windows 10 on. You can format a drive here as well.

 

 

Step 7: Now, you wait.

 

 

Step 8: Before you can start using Windows, there are some

personalization, location, browser and protection, and connectivity and error reporting settings that you can adjust.

 

 

 

Oh, notice that little icon at the bottom left? Click on it to access an accessibility menu where you can turn on things like a narrator, magnifier, or increase the screen contrast.

 

Step 9: If you choose to customize the settings, the first page deals with your contact, calendar, input, and location data. Read these carefully to decide if you want to turn the settings on or off.

 

 

Step 10: The next page deals with browser data, connectivity, and error reporting. Again, read these carefully and toggle the switches accordingly.

 

 

Step 11: Next, you need to specify who the owner of the device is. You can choose to sign in with your company ID, which will give you access to your company's resources.

 

 

Step 12: Microsoft really wants you to sign in to Windows 10 with your Microsoft account. If you use Microsoft services like Office, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Skype, or Xbox, it makes sense to sign in with your Microsoft account as it ties them all up and makes your Windows experience more personal.

 

 

 

 

Step 13: Instead of signing in using your Microsoft account password, you’ve the option to create and use a short PIN instead.

 

 

In addition to easy typing, another benefit is that once created, this PIN only works on the device it’s created on.

 

Step 14: Windows 10 will save new documents and pictures to OneDrive. If you’re okay with that, just hit Next to continue. Else, you can click the small text that says ‘Save new files only to this PC by default’.

 

 

 

Step 15: You can also decide if you want to turn on the Cortana personal assistant feature. Some people may not want to use Cortana as this allows Microsoft to collect and use their location; contacts; voice input; info from email and messages; browser history; search history; calendar details; and more. If you were to ask us, Cortana is one of the best features in Windows 10. And for it to be truly useful, it has to be granted access to such data. Here’s a link to Microsoft’s privacy statement.

 

 

 

At some point, you'll also be asked if you want to set the built-in apps to be the default apps for certain tasks. Simply uncheck the check boxes for those that you don't want the installer to change.

 

 

Step 16:  Welcome to Windows 10!