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- Make sure your computer or laptop meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 10 Pro. These typically include a compatible processor, RAM, and available storage space.installing Windows
- Backup Your Data:
- Obtain a Windows 10 Pro Installation Media:
- You can obtain a Windows 10 Pro installation media in several ways:
- If you have a retail copy of Windows 10 Pro, you can use the installation disc.
- If you purchased a digital copy, you can download the installation files from the Microsoft website.
- If your computer came with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and you need to reinstall it, you might have a recovery partition or recovery USB provided by the manufacturer.
- Create Installation Media (if necessary):
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- If you have a digital copy of installing Windows 10 Pro, you’ll need to create installation media. This can be done using a USB flash drive (at least 8GB) or a blank DVD.
- Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft website.
- Run the tool and follow the on-screen instructions to create a bootable USB drive or DVD with the Windows 10 Pro installation files.
- Insert Installation Media:
- Insert the installing Windows 10 Pro installation media (USB drive or DVD) into your computer’s USB port or DVD drive.
- Boot from Installation Media:
- Restart your computer.
- During the startup process, access the BIOS or UEFI settings by pressing the appropriate key (usually F2, F10, F12, or Del) depending on your computer’s manufacturer.
- In the BIOS or UEFI settings, change the boot order to prioritize the installation media (USB drive or DVD).
- Save the changes and exit the BIOS or UEFI settings.
- Start the Installation:
- Your computer should now boot from the installing Windows 10 Pro installation media.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the installation process.
- You’ll be prompted to choose language, time, currency, and keyboard preferences.
- Enter Product Key (if prompted):
- If you have a product key for Windows 10 Pro, enter it when prompted. If you don’t have a product key, you can skip this step for now.
- Accept License Terms:
- Read and accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.
- Choose Installation Type:
- Select “Custom: installing Windows only (advanced)” to perform a clean installation. This will erase everything on the selected drive.
- Select Installation Drive:
- Wait for Installation to Complete:
- The installation process may take some time to complete. Your computer will restart several times during the installation.
- Set Up Windows 10:
- After the installation is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to set up Windows 10 Pro.
- This includes configuring settings such as region, keyboard layout, account setup, and network configuration.
- Install Drivers and Updates:
- Once Windows 10 Pro is installed, you may need to install drivers for your hardware components (e.g., graphics card, network adapter).
- Check for Windows updates to ensure your system is up to date with the latest security patches and features.
- Restore Data:
- If you backed up your data earlier, you can now restore it to your computer.
- Activation (if necessary):
- If you skipped entering a product key during installation, you’ll need to activate Windows 10 Pro.
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation, and follow the prompts to activate Windows.
That’s it! You’ve successfully installed Windows 10 Pro on your computer or laptop.