Install a new windows 10
Here's a step-by-step guide to installing a new Windows 10:
Before You Begin
- Backup your data: Make sure to backup all your important files, documents, and data to an external hard drive or cloud storage service, such as OneDrive or Google Drive.
- Check system requirements: Ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 10:
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Free disk space: 20 GB or more
- Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 2.0
- Download the Media Creation Tool: Go to the Microsoft website and download the Media Creation Tool (MCT) from the official Windows 10 download page.
Installing Windows 10
- Run the Media Creation Tool: Double-click the downloaded file to run the MCT.
- Choose the installation type: Select "Create installation media for another PC" and click "Next".
- Choose the language and edition: Select your preferred language and edition of Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise).
- Create a bootable USB drive: Select "USB flash drive" as the media type and follow the prompts to create a bootable USB drive.
- Insert the USB drive: Insert the USB drive into your computer.
- Restart your computer: Restart your computer and enter the BIOS settings (usually by pressing F2, F12, or Del).
- Set the USB drive as the first boot device: Set the USB drive as the first boot device in the BIOS settings.
- Save changes and exit: Save the changes and exit the BIOS settings.
- Boot from the USB drive: Your computer will now boot from the USB drive.
- Start the installation: Follow the prompts to start the installation process.
- Accept the license agreement: Accept the Windows 10 license agreement.
- Choose the installation type: Choose whether to perform a clean installation or upgrade an existing version of Windows.
- Partition the disk: Partition the disk to create a new Windows 10 installation.
- Install Windows 10: The installation process will begin, which may take around 30-60 minutes.
- Set up your account: Set up your Windows 10 account, including your username, password, and other settings.
- Install updates: Windows 10 will automatically install any available updates.
- Finalize the installation: The installation process will complete, and you'll be prompted to restart your computer.
Post-Installation
- Activate Windows 10: Activate your Windows 10 installation by entering your product key or using a valid license.
- Install drivers: Install any necessary drivers for your hardware devices.
- Install software: Install any necessary software or applications.
- Set up your desktop: Set up your desktop with your preferred settings, such as wallpaper, theme, and font size.
That's it! You should now have a brand new installation of Windows 10.