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What you need to know before installing Windows 10

If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8 installed, then the configuration of your computer is suitable for Windows 10. System requirements are more than democratic:

• Processor with a frequency of at least 1 GHz.
• 1 GB random access memory for a 32-bit system, 2 GB for a 64-bit one.
• 16 GB for 32-bit systems, 20 GB for 64-bit systems.
• Monitor with a resolution of at least 800 × 600 pixels (find one nowadays?).
• DirectX 9 compatible graphics card.

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Questions and answers

Installing and activating Windows 10

1. Where can I download Windows 10?

Answer: if you do not want to update through the Update Center (for example, for a clean installation or there is no operating system), use

2. Can Windows 10 be activated with a Windows 7/8 key?

Answer: directly - no. If you try to install Windows 10 "clean", with formatting hard disk, the key will not work. You must first install Windows, for which you have a key, then over the top ten.

3. I heard that Windows 10 needs to be installed only from a disk / flash drive. Is it so?

Answer: No. If you have a licensed Windows 7 or 8 installed, It is simple and will avoid problems with activation.

Answer: the old key won't work anyway. Don't worry: when you connect to the Internet, Windows 10 will check your computer against Microsoft - if the top ten has already been activated on this computer, it will be successfully activated again (see Start - Settings - Update & Security - Activation).

5. I had licensed Windows on my laptop, but I uninstalled it and installed the Windows Pro Ultimate Edition assembly. If I put it on top of Windows 10, will it become licensed?

Answer: no! Install the original Windows of the version that was earlier, activate it (the key can be wired into the BIOS, but most often you will have to activate it with the key from the sticker on the bottom of the laptop) and then put the top ten through Windows Update.

Advice: most laptops have a recovery partition with a backup copy of the Windows that was included on the purchase. Unfortunately, with a clean installation of Windows with clumsy hands, this partition is damaged and you will not be able to start the recovery, but still read the instructions for your laptop and try, maybe you can return Windows without unnecessary hassle.

6. I have more than one license key Windows 7/8. Can I install them one by one on a PC, upgrade to Windows 10 and get more than one Windows 10 license this way?

Answer: I have not personally checked it, but judging by the reviews, this will not work. Activation of the dozen is tied to the computer hardware. It is enough to activate the top ten on the computer once, all subsequent installations of Windows 10 will be tied to the first key. Perhaps Microsoft support will help you transfer the license to another PC, but there is no guarantee.

7. You say that activation is iron-bound. And if I replace the video card / motherboard / anything else, what will happen with the activation?

Answer: I have not checked it yet. I assume that if the configuration changes significantly, you will need to reactivate it or contact technical support.

8. Can I get a Windows 10 license for free?

Answer: in general, you can by joining windows program Insider (more on that later), but the pay off is that you become a tester of the latest updates. So if you want stability - pay for a license, no - use Windows 10 for free, but each update that comes in can (but does not have to) cause problems with the system.

9. Put the top ten, there is no disk space left! What to do?

Answer: first, the standard Disk Cleanup has not gone anywhere. This tool is forgotten by everyone, but sometimes they can free up more space than the famous Start - type a word Cleaning - run this program - select disk C: - OK - wait - button Clear system files - wait - check all the items (or just the ones you need) - OK.

Secondly, a new disk cleaner has appeared in the top ten. Start - Settings - System - Storage - Drive C: - Temporary files -will be there backup copy previous Windows (in case you decide to go back, it has been there for a month) and other files that you can get rid of if you want.

10. What version will my Windows 7 Home Premium / Professional, etc. be upgraded to?

Answer: see below:

Since release	For release
Windows 7 Starter	Windows 10 Home
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Pro
Windows 7 Ultimate

Since release	For release
Windows Phone 8.1	Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 8.1	Windows 10 Home
Windows 8.1 Professional	Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8.1 Pro for Students

For most home users, there is absolutely no difference between Windows 10 and Windows 10 Pro.

Working with Windows 10

1. How is she, nimble?

Answer: subjectively - loaded faster windows 7. Compared to Windows 8 .1 there is no difference in performance, in my opinion. Unless apps installed from the Store launch faster.

2. Is it more stable?

Answer: if anyone remembers the release of Windows XP (without SP1, SP2 ...), then Windows 10 is now at the same level. That is, everything works so-so. Among the most common problems: explorer.exe crash (the Desktop and open folder windows are closed), shortcuts are not created installed programs in the start menu. Few people have reported critical errors due to which Windows 10 did not start (there are not many messages for the query "Windows 10 does not start"). There are problems with games using anti-piracy and anti-cheat systems, but this is not a problem of Windows, but of the developers of such creations, in the future they will fix everything, they will not go anywhere. So if you can't launch an online game, look at its system requirements - if Windows 10 isn't there, then it doesn't have to run on it. Wait for updates, patches.

3. What's the new Start Menu?

Answer: the menu is like a menu, nothing special. Live tiles are no longer full screen (this is configurable), so you can use them. For example, in the Start menu it is convenient to view the weather forecast. The search was taken out in a separate button and I think this is correct. The only thing missing is Cortana's assistant in Russian.

4. What's new in Windows 10?

Answer: in fact, a lot has been added to this OS, you just need to look closely. For example:

• Several desktops. Yes, finally, the creation of multiple desktops is supported at the system level.
• Game recording. Yes, Windows 10 will delight novice letsplayers. Press Win + G and try it. There are not enough fine settings, but you can use it.
• Notification center.Unfortunately, this is a very buggy thing, but it's a good idea to collect all program notifications in one place.
• Tablet mode. When enabled, each window opens to full screen automatically. Tablet users will appreciate it.
• Convenient volume control. At last!
• Extended driver base. For all PCs on which I installed Windows 10, there were standard drivers for all devices. Everything is working. Even the standard driver aMD graphics cards provided a comfortable game of the third Witcher. If I had installed Windows 7/8, the game would not run so fast with the standard driver. This does not mean that there is no need to install third-party drivers, but at least there will be fewer complaints from newbies: "I reinstalled Windows, games are now slowing down!"
• And other.

Of course, the changes also affected the Windows kernel. This means that most likely, various anti-cheat systems for games and drivers for old devices will not work. This is normal when a new OS is released.

Three ways to install

Windows 10 can be installed in three ways:

1. Upgrade to Windows 10 via Update Center. The easiest installation option if you already have Windows 7 or 8.1 installed. On the first day of the release, dozens were updated in this way 14 million pcs!

2. Installing over an update from a disk / flash drive. Again, no different from previous OS installations.

Pros: you do not need to reinstall anything, except for the drivers for the video and sound cards. The rest of the drivers are optional.

Minuses: if you somehow messed up Windows settings (played with system optimizers), then most likely, glitches remain. Windows Vista does not know how to directly upgrade to Windows 10. You will have to install the update one by one from a disk / flash drive: Windows Vista -\u003e Windows 7 -\u003e Windows 8.1 -\u003e Windows 10.

3. Installation from scratch. It is no different from installing Windows 7 () or Windows 8 (), except that creating bootable disks and flash drives is nowhere easier.

Pros: a clean system is set. Everything will work as quickly as possible, because the system is not littered with third-party software.

Minuses: will have to re-install programs, games, set up.

Upgrade to Windows 10 via Update Center

As I said, the easiest way. Make sure that

• you have licensed Windows 7 or 8,
• all important files have been copied to a safe place,
• you have at least 16 GB of free space on your C: drive (more is better, it all depends on the specific PC),
• all system updates are installed (more on that below).

Go to Start - Control Panel - Windows Update... If you backed up a Windows 10 installation, this will appear:

This is not encouraging, because you have to wait. Ideally, it should be like this:

The same suggestion to install Windows 10

Then it is enough to click "Get Started", wait for the download (if it has not yet loaded), agree with the license agreement and wait. Installs for half an hour or longer, depending on the performance of the computer. E if you haven't installed Windows updates, then Windows 10 is still a long way off. All updates need to be installed:

Windows Update prompts you to install updates

Put (button Install Updates), restart your computer, go to again, press "Search for updates" and install updates again. If you had Windows 8, then the update to Windows 8.1 (almost gigabytes) will be installed first, then about 1.1 GB - updates for Windows 8.1. If you have a slow internet connection, installation may take a day. Then another 2.6 GB of Windows 10 will start loading ...

Fixing the lack of an offer to install Windows 10 in the Update Center

Possible problems due to which the offer to install the "top ten" will not appear

1. Important updates were not installed. Look at the update log (the button on the left in the Center), if any updates have the "Failed" status, double-click on this line, see the error details and google the error code - you will surely find a solution.

2. You haven't reserved an update (optional step):

3. Installation of updates is incorrectly configured. Click on "Settings" and make these settings:

Search for updates again.

Command "wuauclt.exe / updatenow"

If the above doesn't work, open the Start menu and type “ cmd"Without quotes. Item appears "Command line"... Click on it with the left mouse button - a black command line window will open. Type in the command "Wuauclt.exe / updatenow" and press Enter.

This command forces the update mechanism to start. After starting, the window can be closed. Wait a minute and reopen the Windows 10 loading indicator should appear, after which the prompt we need to upgrade to Windows 10 will appear.

The team "Wuauclt.exe / updatenow"can also be entered in the Run window (keyboard shortcut Win + R).

If the Windows Backup icon still doesn't appear

You can install Windows by updating using MediaCreationTool. For more on this, see below (Installing Windows 10 from a disk or flash drive over an existing one). I do not recommend this method because at the moment it is not clear if the license will be transferred to the new Windows. I can not check, tk. the license is already attached to my PC.

If you receive errors while installing an update to Windows 10

When trying to install Windows 10 through Update, errors 80240020 and 80070057 may appear:

How to fix:

1. Delete everything in the folder C: \\ Windows \\ SoftwareDistribution \\ Download.

2. Run the command again "Wuauclt.exe / updatenow".

1. After installing Windows 10, update your drivers. How to search for drivers, I told in the chapter of the installation instructions previous version Windows - eights. The “dozen” differs for the better in that the vast majority of drivers are installed “out of the box”, so you need to install the driver only on the most important piece of hardware - the video card. Without a manufacturer's driver, you won't get the most smooth gaming experience.

2. Start Windows 10 Activation: Start - Settings - Update & Security - Activation -button "Activate". Then in the future you will be able to format your hard drive at least a hundred times and set the top ten clean - it is activated without a key.

With clear questions, MediaCreationTool guides you through the installation steps.

Installing Windows 10 from a disk or flash drive "clean"

I will not repeat myself - windows installation 10 in this regard is no different from the only difference is in the simplification of creating a bootable disk (see below).

How to create a bootable Windows 10 disk or flash drive for a clean install or upgrade over

It couldn't be easier - you need to use MediaCreationTool, which will do everything for you, as long as there is Internet and a blank disk in the drive. A 4GB or larger flash drive will work as well.

Yes, yes, Microsoft has finally made a program that can both update Windows and create bootable disks. It's just some kind of holiday!

You need to download it depending on the bitness of your Windows. The 32-bit version will not run on 64-bit Windows and vice versa.

If you need to know how to boot from such a disk, you can read my old article. Now computers are ruled not by BIOS, but by UEFI, but in general, everything remains the same.

Why (not) need to install Windows 10

The arguments "for" and "against" installing Windows 10 are the same, only the point of view is different:

1. Windows 10 will be the last major windows version. New features will come with new updates. Most likely, initially it was supposed to be done with Windows 8, but it did not grow together - users did not accept this OS, moreover, the importance of timely updates is still not understood by many. Therefore, the developers acted harshly - in the home version of Windows 10 (without the Pro addition), the system update cannot be disabled by standard means.

Per: now the system will be protected with the latest patches that eliminate vulnerabilities.

Vs: updates can "break" the operating system, the computer simply will not turn on, this is a disaster for novice users. 2.

New look, new features. Developers and designers faced a difficult task: to make the operating system differ from Windows 8.1 enough to make it seem really new, but at the same time, do not give the impression of foreignness.

Per: the new features are helpful. The "Start" menu is improved and convenient. There was a recording of games, support for multiple virtual desktops, convenient work with windows and more. Performance - subjectively faster than Windows 7 (there are no differences compared to 8.1).

Vs: outwardly neither fish nor meat. To many, the Start menu seems awful. Under the hood - the same "eight" with a new skin. New features that dramatically change the way Windows look can be confusing for people who are unsure of using a computer.

The question arises: go to it or stay on the old 7/8? My answer is: this really a new version of Windows. You can, of course, use an old phone, wear old jeans, eat a month old meal ... This is everyone's personal choice. I not I adhere to the thoughtless principle of "everything new is good", but in this case, I recommend trying a new operating system.

I already have Windows 10! And you?

Summer means that many people are on vacation and spend less time in front of computer monitors than usual. However, Microsoft decided this year to introduce its new operating system in the summer, namely on July 29th.

In Windows 10 Microsoft promises to fix everything windows disadvantages 8 and significantly modify its software platform so that it is more adapted to the requirements of the modern computer market. The Windows Insider testing program showed that Microsoft is more than ever ready to listen to user opinions, and at the same time fueled interest in the system.

1. Start Menu

After being absent from Windows 8, the Start menu returns in an updated guise. It was because of his absence that many did not switch to Windows 8; the menu now offers a mix of the traditional approach and home screen tiles that will be familiar and familiar to those who are not afraid to get to know Windows 8.

2. Notification Center

Where Microsoft's operating system lagged behind competitors' products was the delivery of notifications. In both Windows 7 and Windows 8, there was no single place where all system and application notifications were collected. Windows 10 Action Center addresses this issue. It is available in both PC and smartphone versions of the system, eliminating the need to open separate applications to find out the essence of the notification.

3. Cortana

Another feature borrowed from the mobile operating system is the Cortana voice assistant. This program has found application in many segments of Windows 10, in particular, in searching within the system and in global network... The feature is so important that Toshiba even dedicated a separate key on the keyboard to launch it in its Windows 10 laptops.

Unfortunately, Cortana is not yet available to Russian owners of Windows 10, and it is not yet clear when it will work. Over time, when the voice assistant will work in all regions, the capabilities of machine learning will make Cortana even better.

4. Continuum

An interesting feature for owners of smartphones on Windows 10. It turns smartphones into real computers when connected to a keyboard, mouse and monitor. The mobile operating system interface changes to the PC version interface. A number of manufacturers are already preparing special docking stations for smartphones, which will allow connecting peripherals to them.

This is helped by a single Windows on all Microsoft devices and a bet on cloud technologies. If everything works out as planned, the smartphone can become the only computer device for users, both mobile and stationary.

5. Switching between tasks

Not all new features of Windows 10 should be eye-catching sensations, some are just the result of the evolutionary development of the system. For example, the keyboard shortcut Alt + Tab. Previously, with their help, it was possible to switch between programs, the same thing happens now, only with an improved appearance and the location of the windows.

6. Snap

7. Edge

The browser was introduced in the 90s Internet Explorerand although it got better with each version, it lagged behind many competitors in terms of features. New browser Microsoft is dubbed Edge, and by stripping away the legacy IE code, it better fits the specifications of the modern web. This makes it faster to work, and features like stylus input support further increase user engagement.

8. Universal applications

Windows 10 will end the fragmentation of Microsoft's software products. It will run computers, tablets, smartphones, set-top boxes and a number of other devices. Generic apps also need to work on different types of devices, with UI changes. This should fill the store windows applications Store and show Microsoft's vision for the future of operating systems.

In recent years, especially after the introduction of the iPhone 5S smartphone, fingerprint sensors are found in mobile devices more often. Windows Hello is a biometric authentication feature that lets you unlock your computer using facial recognition or iris scans. Thus, users can be relieved of the need to remember and enter passwords. The future will show how reliable and useful this function will be.

Computers are becoming more powerful, and the cores in the central and gPUs More. However, so far the ability to exchange information between these cores has been limited. Only one core could communicate with another at a time. The DirectX 12 graphical interface should improve the situation, and multiple cores can communicate at once, increasing energy efficiency. Developers due to this will be able to improve lighting effects and other graphic capabilities.

As you can see, the new system has many opportunities to lure users away from Windows 7, which remains the most common operating system in the world. Upgrading from licensed versions of Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10 will be free in the first year after July 29. The transition guide can be viewed.

If you want to know how to make the transition to Windows 10, then we can only congratulate you - here you will find the answer to your question, as well as detailed instructions... So, before starting the story, I would like to note that it is quite difficult to install a completely legal “top ten” on your computer after 07/29/2016 (when Microsoft stopped its free distribution). Numerous tearful "I can not switch to Win 10 for free, what should I do ??" have already appeared on the network. Of course you can't if you use legacy methods. But read our site and understand that not all is lost.

How to switch to the official 10 Windu now

So is it still possible to upgrade to Windows 10 for free? After all, the messages “update me, I’m all yours” do not come ten times a day, even on the official website it is no longer possible to download for free and the license for the top ten is sold with might and main. Yes, all of the above is true, but Microsoft has left the last loophole. It still works, so we use it until we shut it down:

1. Conditions for the transition to Windows 10: you must have a licensed OS 7, 8 or 8.1
2. You need to go to one of the pages of the official Microsoft website. There are a dozen for people with disabilities. It has accessibility features such as a virtual keyboard or magnifier (you can leave it off). For the rest, Windows is completely ordinary;
3. Click "Update Now" - the installation file is downloaded to your computer (look on your desktop);
4. Click on the file - it starts - follow the instructions.
5. After rebooting, we get a new ten for use.

How could you go ten before

Method number 1: update

So, if you needed to know how to completely switch to Windows 10 from a licensed "seven" or "eight", then the answer was quite simple:

• check if you have enabled automatic update and, if so, just wait;
• sooner or later, an offer to update would appear on your screen, after which you had to download a couple of gigabytes of files (all this would have happened without your intervention);
• then it's trite to press the "Next" button until the new OS greets you from the PC screen.

To check the operation of the update service, you had to do the following:

Step # 1

Open Start - Control Panel.

Step # 2

Double-click the Update Center icon.

Step # 3

Open the section "Setting parameters" in the left part of the window.

Step # 4

Switch the installation mode by selecting Install updates automatically.

Step # 5

Click OK.

Method number 2: insider

The second answer to the question of how it was possible to make the transition from Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 to Windows 10 for free was suitable for those who at one time spared money for a license. In this case, you needed a Microsoft account that had access to the Insider microsoft program... Then it only remained to download one of the insider assemblies (fortunately, they are still lying around on torrents), and then wait until it is updated to the latest build.

True, it should be borne in mind that in the second case you will act as a test subject, since you will receive all the new features and updates earlier than other users. This has both pros and cons, for example, you may well end up with "raw" software that has several bugs. However, they are quickly corrected ...

That's all. Now you can share how to enable Windows 10 migration to your friends.

In this article, we will describe the basic methods of how to install Windows 10. Depending on the device and the user's goals, the installation methods may differ. A clean install, a system upgrade, or a data-preserving reinstallation are different goals and different installation options. We will tell you about how to install clean Windows 10 on a new laptop or PC, as well as how to update the system to new version.

Introduction

In July 2015, the next version of the Windows 10 operating system was released. Not only the system interface was redesigned, but also most of the applications. Microsoft moved away from Metro apps towards UWP, which could run not only on PCs, but also on tablets and mobile devices.

From the very beginning, users of previous versions (7 and 8.1) were offered to upgrade to the new system for free while maintaining the system. Some users ask if it is possible to install Windows 10 on a computer for free. Formally, even if you change hardware, you can activate the system. If something doesn't work out, it's better to write to Microsoft support.

Now, more and more users are switching to version 10 of the OS, as support for older versions is discontinued and more and more restrictions are introduced for users of previous versions (for example, the release of new drivers only for Win10).

In this article, we will show you how to download Windows 10 for free and install it on your computer.

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The first thing you will encounter if you want to install Windows 10 on your laptop or PC yourself is to download the system image. This can be done in several ways:

1. Media Creation Tools is a tool from Microsoft that can not only download the desired image, but in fact, install the licensed Windows 10 from the official website.
2. Download from the official site - where you immediately download the image you need in .iso format, ready for installation or burning to a media
3. From third-party sites - this option is used in case you need a specific version of the OS, since MCT and the site provide only the latest versions for download.

Let's take a closer look at each option.

Media Creation Tools

MCT is a versatile tool that includes several features - download, update and install Windows 10.

You can download Media Creation Tools from the official site.

• Click the button "Download Tool Now" and run the utility when the download is complete.

• Then, select "Create installation media" and then specify the parameters of the future system. Language and bit depth

• If you need to write to a USB drive, select the appropriate item. But if you want to burn the image to DVD disc or just save it select “Iso file”.

After that, select where the file will be saved to and wait for the download to finish.

If you chose to boot to USB, the image will be loaded to disk first, and then it will be written to the drive.

Download from the official site

There is a little trick that will help you download the image without downloading the MCT.

If you access the MCT page from a tablet (not Windows) or smartphone, you will be prompted to download the image, since MCT cannot be run on operating systems other than Windows.

Therefore, if you use Google chrome or similar browsers (based on Chromium), you can enable developer mode (F12 key) and change the device type ( shortcut Ctrl + Shift + M). Don't forget to reload the page and don't close developer mode.

Third party site

Well, the last option, if you need an old version, but you do not know how to install windows 10 from scratch, you need to try to find the image you need on third-party sites.

Do not download images or download programs anywhere. It is advisable to use the original images from Microsoft. More on this ...

One site that can help with this issue is heidoc.net.

On this site you can download the application Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool. With it, you can download not only the official image for Windows 10, but also for Windows 8.1 and 7, Office, and more.

Installation

Before installing, you should make sure that the computer meets the requirements for installing Windows 10:

• Processor - 1 GHz or faster;
• RAM - 1 GB (for x32 version) or 2 GB (x64 version);
• 20 Gb free space;

The image or installation media is ready, there is little left to do - we will tell you with an example, as in new computer install Windows 10. The differences from reinstallation are minimal - on the new device there are no files on the disk, and on the already installed system, no.

Step-by-step installation of Windows 10 on a laptop or PC:

• Initially, you need to set the boot priority to the installation media (USB or DVD). In simple language - the system needs to specify which device will be loaded first - the disk with the installed system or the drive with the system image. Correct installation of Windows 10 is via BIOS.
• To change the boot priority, you need to enter the BIOS. To do this, when the computer boots up, press the Del ( F2 or F8, depending on the manufacturer) and wait for the BIOS interface to appear.
• If the settings are in English, you need to look for the Boot Priority item or Boot order, where you need to put the drive with the image in the first place.

• Then press F10 (Save and Exit) and the installation will start.

Some devices require confirmation of loading external devices. Therefore, to be sure, you can press the space bar for 5-7 seconds after restarting the computer.

• You will be greeted with a window with 2 buttons - Settings and System Restore. To proceed with the installation, click the corresponding button.

• Then, accept the terms of the persons. agreements

• The next step is to select the type of installation where you need to select "Custom installation"... “Update” is not used for a clean installation, only for updating from under the system.

• Next, select a disk. To reinstall the system, you must select the disk on which the system was previously installed. If the device or disk is new, select the unallocated space and click "Next"

If you want to allocate a certain amount of space for the system, click the “Create” button and specify how much the new disk will be.

• After that, the first installation will begin - unpacking and copying files.

• After that, the system will reboot and the next stage will begin - the installation of system components. It is quite long and can take from 5 to 25 minutes, depending on the power of the device.

• After another reboot, the system will start in OOBE - Out Of Box Expirience mode. In Russian, this means - the initial experience (out of the box) when working with the device.

At this stage, you will need to configure the system to suit your needs:

• Selectable language and keyboard layout

• After that, you need to choose the type of device use - home or work (for organization).

• The next step is to select the type of account - MSA (Profile linked to a Microsoft account) or local (standard account).

To enter MSA enter your username and password

To create a local profile, click Offline account, decline the offer to create an MSA and then enter the login and password of the new profile

• The next step is to choose your privacy options. It is advisable to turn off all parameters

Wait until the latest components are installed and the system is successfully installed. This is the easiest way to install Windows 10 on your PC yourself.

Installation / update

There are times when users need to not only install the system, but also save their data or applications. This process is called InPlace Upgrade - where the system is not reinstalled, but only system files are updated, while third-party applications and personal files of the user are not affected.

By the way, this method can be used to upgrade from previous versions of the system (Windows 8.1 / 7) to 10th.

Let's take a look at the ways you can perform InPlace Upgrade:

Via Media Creation Tools

As stated earlier, Media Creation Tools is a versatile tool that can do a lot. Even install Windows 10 for free on a computer from the Internet.

Run it, accept the terms of the person. Agreement and at the stage of selection, click on "Update this computer now". MCT will automatically download required files and will warn you about the start of the update.

Through assistant

You can also use the Windows 10 Installation (Update) Assistant. Unlike MCT, the assistant has one purpose - to help the device install a new version of the system.

You can download it on the Windows 10 download page.

The application will ask you for confirmation to install a new version of the system, after which it will download and prepare files for further use in the background.

In this article, we described how to properly install Windows 10 pro / Home on a computer or laptop, as well as update to a new version. We hope this information was helpful and you were able to successfully install the system.

As a rule, all notes of this kind are dry and crumpled, stick here and scroll in the style with the mouse - I will try not to repeat these mistakes and season with controversial moments and nuances (well, I need to somehow stand out among the competitors ...)

In this guide, the installation of Windows 10 can be roughly divided into 2 stages:

1. Create installation media
2. Installation and windows setup 10

I do not recommend that you buy or download distributions from third-party resources and if you are not confident in your abilities. Now all this can be downloaded from the official website and without any problems using simple tools to create this very installation media with the current version of Windows 10 on board.

Installing Windows 10 - Preparing the Media

For this villainy, we need a flash drive with a volume of more than 4 gigabytes (it is advisable to choose quickly) or DVD disc (but a flash drive is better - it's easier with it)... Here we again have a choice, you can download a dozen distribution kit and burn it to a USB flash drive or disk with third-party programs like Rufus or use the Media Creation Tool to create an installation media in a couple of clicks (but in this case, the distribution kit will not be saved on the computer, and if you need to create a bootable USB flash drive again, you will have to re-download everything from the Internet over a new one)

Where to download Windows 10

When the question arises where to download Windows 10 for installation on a computer, then I always have one answer for you - of course, on the official Microsoft website, read in detail in the note. The picture below is just the moment with the choice - to save or write the image to a USB flash drive (this is the way with the Media Creation Tool)

If you decide to immediately write the image to a USB flash drive through the Media Creation Tool, then you can skip the next item - it is for those who saved the image to their computer and do not know what to do with it.

How to create Windows 10 installation media

We have windows image 10 for installation (distribution), just putting it on a USB flash drive is not enough - it doesn't work that way. There are several options for recording the installation kit, you can read about this in the note on how to do it on board. There are many different variations, but personally I use the program - which I advise you too ...

The Rufus utility is quite simple and ideally suited for our task. Just insert the USB flash drive, select the previously downloaded Windows image and press the "Start" button - all you have to do is wait for the end of the burning process.

Well, let's proceed directly to installing Windows 10 on our computer or laptop. First of all, you need to boot from the installation kit (how to do this is written in the documentation or use the search on the Internet - we are interested in BOOT MENU).

After loading windows Installer 10 we need to choose a language, layout and time format with monetary units (don't worry, there will be English layout too) - I'm used to the Russian language, so I select the appropriate items and press "Next"

At this stage, we are given the opportunity to try to restore installed system (By the way, this can be used to enter), but in the context of this note, this is superfluous - so click "Install"

Windows activation - for those who were expecting the keys ... I'll disappoint you, this resource contains only legal content. At this stage, you can refuse to enter the Windows 10 license key and do it later - for this there is a special item "I do not have a product key"

We got to the section "Select the operating system that you want to install" ... here, as a rule, the choice is small, we have already made our choice at the stage of downloading the image from the official website. You can compare editions on the Internet - if you have a license, then just what edition the license was issued for. Well, if there is no key and you are not going to buy it in the future - put PROshka, you won't be mistaken.

Not everyone reads the License Agreement, but in vain. I remember on the network a big discussion was received by the hidden surveillance of the user ... only this is all written in detail in the text of the agreement and you yourself have ticked the box "I accept the terms of the license." By the way, I have had situations when instead of text the error "License agreement not found" was displayed - in this case, most likely there is a problem with the media that you use to install Windows 10.

We are interested in a clean installation of the system, so we choose "Custom: Windows installation only (for advanced users)" ... I do not recommend updating, there is a high probability of grabbing glitches from the old system. And you can copy the data beforehand - now it's not a problem.

Now comes the fun part - the partitioning of the hard drive. Ideally, demolish everything and do everything from scratch, but for this you need to merge important data to another medium - by deleting all partitions, you will permanently lose access to your data. If the computer is new, then the hard drive will be defined as "Unallocated disk space" ... select it and click the "Create" button, select the size of the local disk and click "Apply".

Most likely, the Windows setup program will create a small partition for service needs, there will be a system boot loader - this is very convenient, you cannot accidentally delete it.

Next, it will start copying the installation files and directly installing Windows 10 on a computer or laptop. This process is usually the longest and depends entirely on the performance of your computer, it is especially important.

After the reboot, you will see the inscription "Preparation in progress" - this means that the system is almost completely installed on your computer and we will soon be able to proceed to the initial setup.

Well, that's all, we have successfully installed Windows 10, all that remains is to carry out the initial setup and your computer will be ready to go. The first step is to choose a region ... Microsoft seems to be a little at odds with translators and Russia is a region, so select and click "Yes".

Choosing a layout (English does not need to be added, it is already preinstalled by default)... I repeat - I live in Russia and use the Russian layout, so I choose as in the picture below and press "Yes"

It will be great if the computer is connected to the Internet - Windows will download the latest updates and try to install them. If the image used with the system is old, then this stage can take hours.

The next step is to choose a configuration method, we need "Configure for personal use" ... if you are an organization, then call the local administrator better - she will configure everything for you (and if he does not know, it is necessary to drive such workers)

In Windows 10, Microsoft assumes tight integration with its services and for such cases, I recommend you use them. account to enter. However, if we consider the fact that most users do not need this at all, then we will create a local account without being tied to the Internet ... the item "Offline account" is responsible for this.

The next window praises us a Microsoft account. In fact, it is very convenient ... but I did not find any special advantages over offline accounting, I do not exclude it just that I did not appreciate the beauty of the cloud and am used to doing everything the old fashioned way. We don't need it, so we choose "Perhaps later."

Who will be using this computer? - Everything is elementary here! Enter the username (for example, I used the name of the blog - Itshnegcom). I highly recommend choosing a username in English, problems with Cyrillic profiles often occur ... many programs (especially games) do not know how to work with them.

Here it is - the stone of discord, the "Privacy" tab. If you do not want information to be collected about you, then cut everything out and click "Accept". In general, everything is signed in detail, it will not be difficult to figure it out.

Well, the final step - only the inscription on the screen "It may take a few minutes" separates us from installed Windows 10…

... and we opened the desktop of the newly installed operating system, at this stage we can safely say that we have just installed Windows 10 on a computer or laptop on our own (not difficult ?!)

Well friends - it's time to take stock. This guide will help you install Windows 10 on a computer or laptop - as you can see, there is nothing complicated about it, especially in comparison with the days of Windows 98. Now everything can be done with a USB flash drive and a little skill. Of course, there are special cases when some nuances come up - here you can ask questions in the comments to this entry, we will definitely figure it out ... and perhaps we will supplement this note!