STEPS ON INSTALLING WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM STARTING FROM CREATING
A BOOTABLE DEVICE- April Chanet Pongase
1. Download the Media Creation Tool
- Visit the official Microsoft website to download the Media Creation Tool for the
Windows version you want to install
-Click the "Download tool now" button to download the tool for the desired version
of Windows.
2. Prepare a Bootable USB Drive
-Insert a USB drive with at least 8GB of storage into your computer.
-Launch the Media Creation Tool by double-clicking the downloaded file.
-Accept the license terms.
-Select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another
PC" and click "Next."
-Choose the desired language, edition, and architecture (32-bit, 64-bit, or both) for
the Windows installation, then click "Next."
-Select "USB flash drive" and click "Next."
-Choose the USB drive you inserted earlier and click "Next." The tool will now
download the Windows files and create a bootable USB drive. This process may
take some time, depending on your internet speed and the performance of your
computer.
3. Boot from the USB Drive
-Insert the bootable USB drive into the computer where you want to install
Windows.
-Restart the computer and enter the BIOS or UEFI settings.
This usually involves pressing a specific key (such as F2, F10, or DEL)
during startup. Refer to your computer's documentation or search
online for instructions specific to your device.
-Locate the boot order settings and move the USB drive to the top of the
list.
-Save your settings and exit the BIOS or UEFI. The computer should now
boot from the USB drive.
Every motherboard has a different BIOS layout. Please check your
BIOS/Motherboard manual to confirm where these settings are located.
4. Install Windows
-When the Windows installation screen appears, select your language, time
and currency format, and keyboard or input method. Click "Next."
-Click "Install now."
-If you have a Windows product key, enter it. If not, click "I don't have a
product key" to proceed. You can activate Windows later with a valid product
key.
-Choose the Windows edition you want to install and click "Next."
-Accept the license terms and click "Next."
-Select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)."
-Choose the drive or partition where you want to install Windows. If you
need to create a new partition or format an existing one, use the available
options. Be aware that formatting a partition will erase all data on it.
-Click "Next" to start the installation process. The computer may restart
several times during the installation.
5: Complete the Setup
After the installation is complete, you will be prompted to set up your preferences
and create a user account. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your
Windows experience.
