https://madhusudanupadhyay.com.np/tags/windows-10/Recent content in Windows 10 on Madhusudan Upadhyay — ICT Support Executive | Microsoft 365 & Endpoint ManagementHugoen-usSun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://madhusudanupadhyay.com.np/knowledge/how-to-install-windows10/Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://madhusudanupadhyay.com.np/knowledge/how-to-install-windows10/<h2 id="prerequisites">Prerequisites</h2> <ul> <li><strong>USB Drive</strong>: 8 GB minimum</li> <li><strong>Windows 10 ISO</strong> or internet for Media Creation Tool</li> <li><strong>Product Key</strong> (or install without for trial)</li> <li><strong>Backup</strong> important data first</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="step-1-create-bootable-usb">Step 1: Create Bootable USB</h2> <h3 id="option-a-media-creation-tool-official">Option A: Media Creation Tool (Official)</h3> <ol> <li>Download from <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10">Microsoft Windows 10 Download</a></li> <li>Run <code>MediaCreationTool.exe</code> as Administrator</li> <li><strong>&ldquo;Create installation media for another PC&rdquo;</strong></li> <li>Select: Language, Edition (Windows 10), Architecture (64-bit)</li> <li>Choose <strong>USB flash drive</strong> → Select drive → <strong>Next</strong></li> <li>Wait for download &amp; creation (~10-30 min)</li> </ol> <h3 id="option-b-rufus-advanced">Option B: Rufus (Advanced)</h3> <ol> <li>Download <a href="https://rufus.ie/">Rufus</a></li> <li>Select USB → Select Windows 10 ISO</li> <li><strong>Partition</strong>: GPT (UEFI) or MBR (Legacy)</li> <li><strong>File System</strong>: NTFS</li> <li><strong>Start</strong></li> </ol> <hr> <h2 id="step-2-boot-from-usb">Step 2: Boot from USB</h2> <h3 id="biosuefi-settings">BIOS/UEFI Settings</h3> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Setting</th> <th>Value</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Boot Mode</strong></td> <td>UEFI (recommended) or Legacy/CSM</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Secure Boot</strong></td> <td>Enabled (UEFI)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Boot Order</strong></td> <td>USB first</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Fast Boot</strong></td> <td>Disabled</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="boot-process">Boot Process</h3> <ol> <li>Insert USB → Restart PC</li> <li>Press boot key (F12, F11, F8, Esc, Del - varies by manufacturer)</li> <li>Select USB drive → Enter</li> <li>Windows Setup loads → <strong>Next</strong></li> </ol> <hr> <h2 id="step-3-installation">Step 3: Installation</h2> <h3 id="1-language--region">1. Language &amp; Region</h3> <ul> <li>Language: <strong>English (United States)</strong></li> <li>Time format: <strong>English (United States)</strong></li> <li>Keyboard: <strong>US</strong> → <strong>Next</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="2-install-now">2. Install Now</h3> <ul> <li>Click <strong>Install now</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="3-product-key">3. Product Key</h3> <ul> <li>Enter key <strong>OR</strong> click <strong>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t have a product key&rdquo;</strong></li> <li>Select edition: <strong>Windows 10 Home</strong> or <strong>Pro</strong> → <strong>Next</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="4-license-terms">4. License Terms</h3> <ul> <li>✅ <strong>I accept</strong> → <strong>Next</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="5-installation-type">5. Installation Type</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="6-drive-selection">6. Drive Selection</h3> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Scenario</th> <th>Action</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Clean install (new SSD/HDD)</strong></td> <td>Select <strong>Unallocated Space</strong> → <strong>New</strong> → <strong>Apply</strong> → Creates System Reserved + Primary</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Replace existing Windows</strong></td> <td>Select each partition → <strong>Delete</strong> → <strong>Unallocated Space</strong> → <strong>New</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Dual boot</strong></td> <td>Select free space → <strong>New</strong> → Don&rsquo;t touch other OS partitions</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <blockquote> <p>⚠️ <strong>Warning</strong>: Deleting partitions destroys data. Backup first!</p>