How to install Microsoft Windows 10 in computer

Windows installation is not difficult. How to install Windows 10!

Windows 10 is an operating system developed to be used on many devices ranging from desktops to tablets and smartphones, while bringing the convenient features of Windows 7 that have been well received by many users. Microsoft officially announced that Windows 10 and later versions will no longer be developed. This is because once Windows 10 is installed, it automatically adds new and changed features through automatic updates. If you have Windows 10 installed, you will always use the latest Windows without having to purchase and install Windows 10 with new features.

It may be a bit unfamiliar for users who are familiar with desktop operating systems like Windows 7, but after a few uses you will find that it is very convenient and has a variety of features.

Today, let's take a closer look at the different ways to install Windows 10 and how to do it before we start randomly following Windows 10.

Windows 10 minimum requirements

The minimum requirements for installing Windows 10 are: However, this is a minimum specification, so the higher the specification, the more convenient and faster you can use Windows 10.

Processor 1 GHz or faster Hard disk space up to 20 GB

Memory capacity 1 GB RAM (32-bit), 2 GB RAM (64-bit) Video card 800 * 600 or higher screen resolution.

How to buy Windows 10

Windows 10 can be purchased with a PC (including a laptop) or from the Microsoft homepage. At this time, it is recommended to keep a record of the product key, as the product key will activate the product. Windows 10 can only be installed per computer. So if you change your hardware while using Windows 10, you will have to activate it again. Once you install Windows 10 on a computer that has Windows 10 installed, the product key is stored, so you can activate it automatically.

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Existing programs deleted when installing Windows 10

When you install Windows 10, some existing Windows 7 or Windows 8 programs may be deleted.

Target Window Window Program to be deleted

Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets, Solitaire and Minesweeper. Media center

Windows 8.1 Media Center. OneDrive app takes up space on your computer when it syncs

Windows installation at a glance

Depending on the system situation, there are various ways to install Windows 10, so it may seem confusing. Here's a simple picture of the Windows 10 installation process:

Installing the upgrade to Windows 10

The upgrade process from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 is relatively straightforward because it installs while maintaining the existing programs and files. However, in order to install the upgrade, Windows 7 or Windows 8 must be updated to the latest status.

01.

Go to the ‘https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10’ page in a web browser and click [Download Tool Now].

02.

After downloading the file, find the downloaded file and run it. After accepting the software user agreement, select [Upgrade this PC now], and then click [Next].

03.

Download the files needed for the Windows 10 upgrade. When the download is complete, click [Install].

04.

Personal files and apps (programs) are maintained by default when you install the upgrade. Compu during installation

After restarting automatically several times, the upgrade installation is completed.

New installation of Windows 10 with Windows installation media

Among the installation methods of Windows 10, 'New installation' or 'Clean installation' means installing Windows 10 with all existing Windows files deleted and the drive completely empty. You can do a clean install of Windows 10 on Windows 7 or 8, or you can use Windows 10 to clean install Windows 10 if you experience a system slowdown or problem. When installing Windows 10, it is convenient to use the Windows installation media.

New installation of Windows 10 with Windows installation media

Among the installation methods of Windows 10, 'New installation' or 'Clean installation' means installing Windows 10 with all existing Windows files deleted and the drive completely empty. You can do a clean install of Windows 10 on Windows 7 or 8, or you can use Windows 10 to clean install Windows 10 if you experience a system slowdown or problem. When installing Windows 10, it is convenient to use the Windows installation media.

01.

Modify your system's CMOS SETUP or change the boot order to enable booting from USB, then boot to the Windows installation media.

02.

When the default settings appear, including the language you want to use, confirm your choices, and then choose Next.

03.

Click [Install Now] to start installing Windows.

04.

Enter the Windows 10 product key and click [Next].

Wait

If you reinstall Windows 10, click [No Product Key]. In this case, activation occurs automatically after installing Windows 10.

05.

Read the license agreement, check [I agree], and then click [Next].

06.

For installation type, select [Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced)].

07.

Select the drive on which to install Windows 10 and click [Next]. If an existing window is installed on the selected drive, the data will be moved to a folder called “Windows.old”.

Wait

If you want to format and install the drive on which Windows was installed, click [Format] below the list of drives.

08.

If you wait for a while, the system reboots several times while installing the Windows files and Windows is installed.

09.

After installing Windows, a screen for setting the Windows environment appears. ‘Region’ is automatically selected as [Korea]. Click [Yes].

10.

[Microsoft Input Method] is selected by default for the keyboard layout. Click [Yes].

11.

You can add a keyboard layout. If there is no keyboard layout to add, click [Skip].

12.

If the window is for personal use, not organization, select [Personal Settings] and click [Next].

13.

Enter the Microsoft account to be used in Windows 10 and click [Next]. If you do not want to use a Microsoft account and only want to use one computer, click [Offline Account] at the bottom left of the screen.

Wait

If you do not have a Microsoft account, you can create one by clicking [Create Account].

14.

Enter the password for your Microsoft account and click [Next].

15.

With a PIN, you can create a password that can only be used on one computer. To create a PIN, click [Create PIN].

16.

Enter the PIN password to use. PIN password is basically a number, but if you want to use letters or symbols together, check [Include letters and symbols] before use. When you have entered the PIN password, click [OK].

17.

You can choose whether you want to move your photos by connecting your phone with Windows 10. If you do not want to connect to the mobile phone, click [Later].

18.

OneDrive ’is a cloud service provided by Microsoft. If you are not using OneDrive, click [Save files on this PC only].

19.

You can choose whether or not to use your personal information in Windows 10. By default, all information is allowed. When you're all set, click [Accept].

20.

Wait a moment and Windows 10 preferences will proceed. When the login screen appears, log in using your Microsoft account.

21.

After installing Windows 10, Edge Browser, the default browser for Windows 10, is launched and a description of Windows 10 appears. Take a quick look at the new features of Windows 10. Take a look at them one by one and it will help you use Windows 10.

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