HOW TO INSTALL WINDOWS ON PC

Here are the steps to install Windows on your computer:

Before You Begin:

1. Backup Your Data: Make sure to back up important files to an external drive or cloud service.
2. Create a Bootable USB Drive: Download the Windows ISO file from the official Microsoft website. Use a tool like Rufus or the Windows Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive (minimum 8 GB).

Step 1: Insert the Bootable USB

• Plug the bootable USB drive into your computer.

Step 2: Enter BIOS/UEFI Settings

• Restart the computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI by pressing a specific key during startup (usually F2, F12, ESC, or DEL, depending on your system).
• Once inside, navigate to the boot order menu and set the USB drive as the first boot device.

Step 3: Boot from USB

• Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI settings.
• Your computer will now restart and boot from the USB drive.

Step 4: Start Windows Installation

1. Language Settings: Once Windows setup starts, choose your preferred language, time, and keyboard layout, then click Next.
2. Install Now: Click Install Now to start the installation.
3. Product Key: If you have a product key, enter it. If not, choose I don’t have a product key and you can enter it later.
4. Select Edition: Choose the edition of Windows you're installing (e.g., Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Home).

Step 5: Choose Installation Type

• Custom (Advanced): If you're doing a clean install, choose this option to install Windows on a specific partition.

Step 6: Partition the Drive

1. If you're installing Windows on a fresh drive, you may need to create a new partition.
2. Select the unallocated space and click Next.
3. If you want to delete an existing installation, select the partition and click Delete, then proceed with the new installation.

Step 7: Windows Installation Process

• The setup will begin copying and installing Windows files. This process might take some time.
• Your PC will reboot several times.

Step 8: Set Up Windows

Once installation is complete:

1. Region and Language: Confirm your region and keyboard layout.
2. Network Setup: Connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
3. Account Setup: Sign in with your Microsoft account or create a local account.
4. Privacy Settings: Choose your privacy preferences (like location services, diagnostics).
5. Cortana Setup: You can choose to enable or disable Cortana.

Step 9: Finalize Installation

• Windows will finish setting up your desktop environment and install drivers.

Step 10: Install Updates & Drivers

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to install the latest updates.
• Install any drivers for your system (graphics, network, etc.), if needed.

And you're done! You now have Windows installed and ready to use on your system.