How to install Windows 10

We have the steps you need to know to install Windows 10 on your PC. Whether you’re putting it on a PC for the first time, upgrading a previous version of Windows, or just want to perform a clean install on a PC that already has Windows 10 installed – we have the answers.
1. Make sure your device meets the minimum system requirements
To get the latest version of Windows 10, you will need the following:
CPU: Supported processor with 1 GHz or faster (here is a list of supported CPUs)
RAM: 1 GB for Windows 10 32-bit or 2 GB for Windows 10 64-bit
Storage: 32 GB or more
GPU: DirectX 9 compatible or later with WDDM 1.0 . driver
Display: 800×600 resolution or higher
Internet connection: Some versions of Windows 10 require an Internet connection during setup.
2. Create installation media
Microsoft has a special tool for creating installation media. You can download this tool using this link, or by going to this page and selecting “Download tool now” under the section titled “Create Windows 10 installation media”.
You’ll need a blank USB drive with at least 8GB of space (or a blank DVD) to run the Windows 10 installation files.
You’ll need to run the tool, accept Microsoft’s terms, and then select “Create installation media for another PC” when you reach “What do you want to do?” page.
You will select the language and version of Windows you want as well as whether it will be 32-bit or 62-bit, and then select the type of media you want to use. Installing from a USB drive is easier, but you can find details on using a DVD and ISO file here. You will then choose the USB drive from the list of drives, and the tool will download the necessary files and place them on the USB drive.
3. Use installation media
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Insert the installation media into the computer you plan to install Windows 10 on, then access your computer’s BIOS or UEFI.

This is the system that allows you to control some aspects of your computer hardware, and it is built into the motherboard. This step is unique to your specific device, so we can’t guide you exactly what to do. But, you should be able to discover the process of accessing this by checking your computer or motherboard manufacturer’s website.
In general, accessing a computer’s BIOS or UEFI involves holding a specific key during the boot process, often Escape, F1, F2, F12, or Delete. So, find out which key your computer is using, then close it. Reboot it back up, and keep the necessary key once it starts to boot.
4. Change the computer boot order
In your computer’s BIOS or UEFI, you will need to find the boot order settings. This may appear in a section called “Boot” or “Boot Order”. This determines which devices are used first when the computer starts.
Your computer will not boot into the Windows 10 installer unless the drive it’s on is higher in the boot order than the drive that holds your computer’s current operating system.
You have to move the drive (be it a USB drive or a DVD drive) to the top of the boot order list.
You may also need to disable Secure Boot if your computer is using it.