How to install Windows 10 on a desktop?

To install Windows 10 on a desktop, follow these steps:

1. Obtain a Windows 10 installation media, such as a USB drive or DVD.
2. Insert the installation media into your desktop's USB port or DVD drive.
3. Restart your desktop and boot from the installation media. You may need to change the boot order in the BIOS settings to prioritize the installation media.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows 10 installation process.
5. Choose your language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method.
6. Click "Install Now" and enter your product key if prompted.
7. Select the edition of Windows 10 you want to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
8. Choose the installation type (Custom: Install Windows only) and select the drive where you want to install Windows 10.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process, including setting up your user account and preferences.
10. Once the installation is complete, remove the installation media and restart your desktop. Windows 10 should now be installed and ready to use.

Materials:

- Windows 10 installation media (USB drive or DVD)
- Desktop computer
- Screwdriver (optional)
- Keyboard and mouse

Instructions:

1. Prepare your desktop:

- If your desktop is currently running, shut it down and unplug all cables except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- If your desktop is new or you removed the operating system, ensure the BIOS settings are configured to boot from the installation media.

2. Insert the installation media:

- Insert the Windows 10 installation media (USB drive or DVD) into the appropriate port or drive on your desktop.

3. Boot from the installation media:

- Restart your desktop.
- Usually, the system will automatically detect the installation media and boot from it. If not, you may need to press a specific key (e.g., F12, F2, or Del) to access the Boot Menu and select the installation media as the boot device.

4. Choose your language and settings:

- On the first screen of the installation process, select your preferred language, time and currency format, and keyboard input method.

5. Start the installation:

- Click the "Install Now" button.

6. Enter your product key (optional):

- If you have a Windows 10 product key, enter it now. If you don't have a key, you can skip this step and activate Windows later.

7. Accept the license agreement:

- Read and accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.

8. Choose your installation type:

- Select the "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" option.

9. Partition your hard drive (optional):

- If necessary, you can use the Disk Management utility to create or modify partitions on your hard drive. Otherwise, select the partition where you want to install Windows and click "Next."

10. Start the installation process:

- Windows will now begin copying files and installing the operating system. This process can take some time.

11. Setup your user account:

- Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to create a user account. Enter a username and password.

12. Configure your settings:

- Follow the on-screen instructions to configure additional settings, such as privacy options and Windows updates.

13. Restart your desktop:

- Once the setup is complete, click "Restart now" to reboot your desktop into Windows 10.

14. Finalize the installation:

- After restarting, Windows will continue installing drivers and configuring your system. This process may take some additional time.

15. Connect your cables:

- Once the installation is fully complete, you can reconnect all of the cables you removed earlier and start using your desktop as normal.