Installing Windows 10 OS. Disabling unnecessary services


Let me start by saying that I was lucky enough to get my hands on a laptop. entry level Asus R540SA, which is supplied and naturally sold in our stores without any operating system. I decided to install Windows 10 Pro on it, pursuing 3 goals: to find out the installation process itself (I haven’t done this for a very long time), to check the possibility Windows activation 10 key for Windows 8 (fortunately, one key was lying unclaimed for 3 years), and also see how the system behaves on fairly average laptop hardware. First things first.

A little about the Asus R540SA laptop

Despite his budget price, the laptop looks quite stylish. The dark chocolate lid made of durable plastic and the light brown body look very good together. I was struck by the lightness of the laptop, only 1.9 kg, as well as the body thickness of 25.4 mm, which is very unusual for budget laptops. Therefore, it is very light and easy to transport. It would seem, what can you expect from a laptop for 6,000 hryvnia? But it is equipped with all the connectors necessary for operation. Here they are all located on the left side of the case: 3.5 mm headphone jack, one at a time USB port 2.0, 3.0 and also a new connector USB Type-C, which is quite rare to find on laptops in this price segment. Nearby there are HDMI, VGA and LAN RJ-45 connectors, that is, you can connect to the Internet not only via wireless interface, since the laptop is equipped with a Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n module, but also using a wired one, which I’m sure will please many, because for some reason manufacturers have recently preferred to get rid of this connector in budget laptops.

ASUS R540SA also has a Bluetooth 4.0 module, which allows you to transfer data between devices at speeds of up to 1 Mbit/s.

Particularly noteworthy is the island-type keyboard, which allows you to quickly and easily type text without the risk of making a mistake when pressing keys, and a fairly sensitive touchpad with an increased area that supports some of the gestures. Of course, you shouldn’t expect that such a laptop will have the latest hardware installed.

The 15.6-inch ASUS R540SA has a standard resolution of 1366×768 for an inexpensive laptop and a glossy surface, although it does not reflect much in the sun, which makes it comfortable to work on.

It is worth noting that ASUS developers were able to implement, even in such an entry-level laptop, a whole range of software and hardware designed to improve sound quality. Watching movies, TV series, videos and listening to music on it is a pleasure. He will definitely get his money's worth in this regard. But with the camera for video calls, everything is sad: it is only 0.3 megapixel resolution in our time!!! For me, such a camera is no longer very pleasant and convenient.

It's even worse with performance and memory. I understand that for such a price it’s still divine, but still. In a laptop, 2-core is responsible for performance Intel processor Celeron with maximum clock frequency 1.6 GHz (2.16 GHz Turbo Boost), 2 GB random access memory and integrated graphics Intel core HD Graphics. The processor is built on a modern 14-nm process technology, which means it does not heat up and has low power consumption. Okay, it's a mid-range processor, but in 2016, 2 GB of RAM is very little. I'm thinking about adding memory if the module is not soldered to the motherboard. It's worth mentioning that it supports DDR3L 1.35V low voltage mode instead of the 1.5V that DDR3 typically uses.

The laptop has a non-removable lithium ion battery, which will allow you to work for up to 4 hours according to the manufacturer. I can tell from personal experience, which works up to 3 hours no more.

As you can see, I have a very average laptop and still without any operating system, the installation of which I want to tell you about later.

Installing Windows 10 Pro

I already wrote above that I haven’t installed an OS on such laptops for a long time, so it was very interesting how exactly the new Windows 10 would cope with this task. I, from yours permissions, I will omit the details of preparing the ISO image of Windows 10. I have already written about this many times in my articles. I will only note that I have once again become convinced that no third-party utility other than MediaCreationTool is simply needed. It does an excellent job of installing the OS.

Since my laptop is completely naked and there is nothing on it, my first step was naturally to look into the BIOS. This has also been written and discussed many times. Let me just post a picture with possible key combinations for entering the BIOS for almost all laptops.

Having entered that same BIOS, our main and only task is in the section BOOT, which is easy to navigate using buttons up-down, right-left, find your bootable USB flash drive here, which do not forget to insert into the connector laptop usb. Now you need to put it in system boot priority using the same keys up down, then press the key F10 And Enter. We kindly ask you not to click or change anything else in the BIOS.

You will know that the download has started when you see a page with a choice of interface language, country and operating system version. That is, the procedure is actually similar to a clean installation of Windows 10. But I had one nuance, the solution to which I want to tell you about. When selecting a disk to install the operating system, it turned out that I could not do this, since my disk partitions had the format MBR, and for installation you need GPT. Many people encounter this problem, so I think it is necessary to describe ways to solve it.

You can solve the problems of converting MBR and GPT partitions using Command line , which can be opened with a set of keys Shift+F10.You need to run the utility diskpart, then enter the command Listdisk to display a list of physical drives connected to your computer. Next, choose required disk from the list that appears with the command selectdiskN, Where N- the number of your disk you want to convert. It must be cleared by entering the command clean. All that remains is to enter the command convertgpt and the disk is ready to install the operating system. In the same way you can convert from GPT V MBR, changing the last word when converting. I also want to note that in recent years I have stopped breaking HDD into separate sections. I once asked this question on the Microsoft forum, to which I received an explanation that new HDDs/SSDs do not require special partitioning. While HDD drives are usually divided into partitions, many manufacturers do NOT recommend partitioning SSD drives. I predict your reaction to this phrase and therefore point out that NOT recommended does not mean IMPOSSIBLE. It all depends on your personal desires and needs. Everything works fine for me without dividing into sections and there have never been any force majeure circumstances.

I was very pleased that the installation took me no more than 40 minutes. Just answer the questions and click next. There is one observation: recently, when installing Windows 10, the system asks you to enter instead WI-FI password router PIN code, which can be easily found on the body of your device. I don’t know what this is connected with, but the fact remains a fact. And I highly recommend that when installing Windows 10, you must have access to the Internet. The reason for this request is very prosaic: if there is an Internet connection, then Windows 10 installs the drivers itself, providing digital signature. Simply put, you don’t have to dig through manufacturers’ websites to search for necessary drivers. Forget it if you bought it new laptop, even without an installed operating system.

After a while, the desktop will open and everything will be downloaded to your laptop. preinstalled programs and applications from Microsoft, which means you can safely use your device.

Activating Windows 10 with a Windows 8 license key

As I said above, after installation the Desktop opened, the system works fine, but it needs to be activated. This can be done in two ways: when the system asks you to enter the key during activation itself (I simply skipped this point) or through Settings-Update and Security-Activation. Since I did not have a Windows 10 activation key, I decided to try to activate the OS using the Windows 8 activation key, which had been quietly waiting in the wings for 3 years. I read that there is such a method, but I had to check it.

To my surprise, everything went smoothly and without surprises. Literally a minute later, my Windows 10 Pro was activated, which was eloquently written about in the Activations section. That is, there is also this method of activating Windows 10. I don’t know how long this loophole will exist, but it saved me a decent amount.

How Windows 10 Pro works on a budget laptop

For almost a week now, I have been working daily on a new laptop: writing articles, making presentations, communicating on in social networks, read news on portals, etc.

Of course I don’t play on it, I rarely play games at all. I can say with full responsibility that the laptop copes with its task “excellently”. Yes, it's slower than the Surface Pro 3, and it lacks RAM and doesn't have a very fast processor, but it's worth the money. In today's economic crisis, if you set it up correctly and don't expect anything supernatural from it, you can easily buy budget laptop For home use and studies. Windows 10 works great on it and copes with all the tasks necessary for the average user. It is important to configure the system correctly, do not download programs from unfamiliar resources, and do not search for drivers and utilities. And then using Windows 10 will only bring joy.

Do you want to install Windows 10 so that your laptop or computer works as quickly as “from the store”?

If you want to learn how to do a clean installation of Windows 10, then read on and you will learn how to do it correctly.

Any computer or laptop, over time, begins to slow down and glitch.

It's unavoidable!

Therefore, it is customary to cleanly reinstall Windows from time to time.

Clean Windows installation, this is such an installation when a computer or laptop is freed from all the garbage and errors, brakes and glitches that have accumulated over the entire period of its operation.

After the video in which we updated Windows 7 and Windows 8 to Windows 10, many who did not succeed in this update for one reason or another asked:

How else can you switch to Ten?

What we are going to do now, namely a clean installation of Windows 10, is the only possible way to switch to Windows 10. If it was not possible to update the previous version to Windows 10.

So, we have considered all the preparatory aspects.

Now let's move on to the actual clean installation of Windows 10.

So I'll open Explorer and open Computer.


As you can see, I have two sections here. My hard drive is divided into 2 parts.

I saved all my data to a section called: My Files.

A clean installation of Windows involves formatting (deleting) a partition called Local Disk (C:).

We will completely remove it during the installation process and install a fresh Windows 10 system here.

To avoid accidentally deleting the My Files partition instead of the Local Disk (C:) during the installation process, I recommend doing the following:

You need to remember the disc labels. Letters (C:), (D:), (E:), (F:), etc., in in this case they won't help us.

The fact is that when installing Windows, these letters are not visible. They are visible only in the operating system.

The partition sizes will help us. For example, the My Files section has a size of 5.99 Gigabytes, that is, about 6 GB.

And the size of the Local Disk (C:) partition is approximately 25 Gigabytes.

You need to remember what the partition is called, that is, the disk label. On the section we need, this is the label: My Files.

But on the Local Disk (C:) section there will be no label at all.

And also remember the size of these sections. I recommend that you write this information down on a piece of paper.

If you don't have a label on the second section, you can add one very simply.

Point the mouse at the section itself, press the right key and select the item: Rename.

The title stood out, I'll rename it this way: These are My Files. I added one word at the beginning.

Now I just press the key: Enter. That's it, the section has been renamed.

Now I'm completely ready to do a clean install of Windows.

I start installing Windows, for this I simply do Shutdown.


Now, when the computer (laptop) is turned off, I just plug it into USB connector laptop.

I press the F2 key. I just press and hold it. At the same time, I turn on the laptop with the power button.

Ready! We entered the BIOS. I am dedicated to how to enter the BIOS. Several examples are discussed in detail there. In addition, you will find out which key you need to press to enter the BIOS.

Let's see how to boot on this laptop from a flash drive.


I simply navigate with the cursor keys to the tab: Boot.

Here I need the section: Boot Option Priorities. In this BIOS, in order to change the boot priority, you just need to press the Enter key, on the item called: Boot Option #1.

I press Enter. And here I need to find the item with the designation USB. Here is this item: UEFI: USB FLASH DRIVE PMAP.

This is the item I need, I just press the Enter key. Now I have it in the line: Boot Option #1.

To complete the boot setup from the flash drive, I need to save the settings. I press the key: F10, and press the key: Enter.

Now the computer boots from the flash drive.

By the way, you can get genuine keys from Microsoft for Windows and Office.

I like to do activation after installation, so I click on the button: I don’t have a product key.


That is, if you want to continue the installation, without entering the key in this window, just click on the link - button, as I showed it in the picture.

I press.

We have a list of operating systems that we can install.

Here we can install Windows 10 Home. Home for one language. Windows 10 for educational institutions, which in English sounds like Education. And Windows 10 Pro Professional.

The x86 icon here indicates the bit depth. x86 is a 32-bit system.

And here we see the release date of the operating system version.


I will choose Windows option 10 Pro. To do this, I go to the very bottom using the keyboard and press the button: Next.

In the next window, we must accept the license terms. Just check the box next to the words “I accept the license terms” and click on the button: Next.

Be careful in the next window!

The first big button is to update the operating system. But today we are doing a clean installation of Windows. We delete all old data from the computer, all old system data except our files.

Therefore, select the 2nd item, the second big button: Custom: Windows installation only (for advanced users)

I take out my cheat sheet. At the beginning of the video, I told you that here we will not see the drive letter. We will only see the size of the partitions. It is indicated here in the 3rd column.

And also disc labels. We don't have a label for the first section. And the second section is labeled: These are My Files.

As you remember, I changed the label just before installation.

And we keep this section; we cannot delete this section. This is where my saved files are stored.


But we will delete the first section. I just select it and click on the button: Delete.

We are warned that this may contain sensitive data. I am confident in my actions and press the button: OK.

We wait a little while the installer program deletes the partition.

Done, Windows Installer removed the partition. And now instead of a partition we have: Unallocated space on disk 0.

This is where we will do a clean installation of Windows 10.

Just in case, just click again to select this unallocated space, and click on the button: Next.

And now the actual installation of Windows has already begun.

So, the main part of the installation is completed.

Now you need to go to the settings. Windows suggests starting with the region. I'm leaving Russia, you can choose any other country if you live in another country.

I press the button again: Yes.

We are offered to add a second layout, but we will not do this now. We are installing Windows. And we can add a second layout at any time.

I click: Skip.

Windows promises us to install important elements.


In the next window, we are offered a choice of setting method. Most users watching this video are probably setting up Windows for themselves.

Therefore, I select the first option and click on the button: Next.

My computer is connected to the Internet using a cable. Therefore, I am immediately prompted to sign in using a Microsoft account.

If your computer is not connected to the Internet, or is connected to the Internet with using Wi-Fi, then at this stage you will be prompted to connect to the Internet. For example, enter the password for your Wi-Fi network.


You will need to either click on the button: Connect, and enter the password for your Wi-Fi.

Or click on the button: Skip.

So, let's continue on a computer that is connected to the Internet.


If you have a Microsoft account and want to sign in with it right away this computer, then enter yours here email, which is the Login. Click the button: Next. After that, enter your password.

And you will log in immediately with your account Microsoft entry.

If we don’t have a Microsoft account, we are prompted to create one right away.

But it's not very convenient, I think. If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to create one, then I have a separate video that is dedicated to this. Here it is, look.

If you do not have a Microsoft account, or if you do not want to log in with one now, then simply click on the button: Offline account.

Windows insists that we sign in with a Microsoft account. He likes it better this way.


But we have already decided for you to log in with a local account. So we press the button: No.

Now we are prompted to enter the Computer Username. I enter my name.

If you want to log into your computer with a password, you can immediately come up with it and enter it in the appropriate field.

Just be sure to write down the Password so as not to lose access to your computer.

If you do not want to use a password for now, but want to do the setup without a password for now, then leave the field empty and click on the button: Next.

In the next window, we are prompted to select privacy settings for this device.

There has already been a lot of noise on the Internet that the new April 2018 version of Windows contains many more of these parameters.

That is, she is trying to keep an eye on us even more.

Therefore, it is now quite fashionable to disable all these engines. Let me do that. I turn off all the engines, that is, we simply move all the engines to the left position.

In principle, all this can be done on already installed Windows.

But since we can do all this during the installation process, let's turn off all these options.


Done, now click on the button: Accept.

Windows tells us that preparation is taking place and promises that it may take a few minutes.

We just have to wait...

Almost done!

We have successfully installed Windows. Let's check what version this is. Open Explorer and right-click on This PC. Select Properties.


As you can see, this is Windows 10 Pro 32-bit. That is, everything is exactly as we installed it.

Windows system is not activated. As I already said: I have a separate lesson dedicated to activation.

Now let's check if my files that I saved are ok.

I open this computer and we see what we have here local disk C, on which we just installed Windows 10, the latest version. And also in place I have my section, which is called These Are My Files.


If you open it, we will see that everything is in order here, the files are in place.

The entire installation process is discussed in detail in the video.

Click on the video and watch.

Well, you are convinced that a clean installation of Windows is quite simple and fast.

If you do everything right.

Now you can do it yourself, without inviting would-be computer experts from the classified ads newspaper.

And do it when you need it. Since this procedure will now not cost you a penny of money.

Knowledge allows you to save and earn money!

In one of the following articles, I will talk about how to create installation disk with Windows 10 to further expand your options for installing Windows 10.

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Hello dear visitors. In this tutorial I will show you how to install the latest Windows 10 on your computer or laptop. I'm glad that you came to this page and give me the right to teach you how to install Ten on your computer. Let's start!

We will install Windows 10 from a flash drive, because it is much more convenient and faster than using classic DVD discs. Using a Windows installation flash drive, we can install the system on computers, laptops and netbooks.

What do you need to do to install Windows 10 from a flash drive?

Creating a bootable USB flash drive

First of all, prepare an 8 GB USB flash drive and move ALL important files to other disks. Next, download the UltraISO program from the official website. We will use it to record the system. We will also need a Windows 10 image, preferably in ISO format. You can also download it from the Internet.

Download UltraISO and run it.

The program is paid, but fortunately Trial period will allow you to use it free of charge for 30 days. To install Windows 10 from a flash drive, we need UltraISO only once.

When you launch UltraISO, click the Trial button.

The flash drive should already be inserted into the computer.

Now in the UltraISO program, click the menu File - Open.

In the window that opens, indicate where the Windows 10 image is located on the computer and click Open.

The image files were successfully opened. Now click on the menu - Burn image hard drive .

In the window that opens, it is important to make sure that in the Disk Drive item the flash drive we need is selected. If this is not the case, then select it manually from the drop-down list. There is no need to change anything else. Click the Write button to start creating bootable flash drive.

Windows entry 10 on a flash drive usually lasts about 10 minutes. Upon completion, close all unnecessary windows and let's proceed to the next step.

Install BIOS and boot from flash drive

When starting to install the system, we need to go into the BIOS and put booting from a flash drive in the first place. Turn on the computer or restart it if it is already turned on. To enter the BIOS, immediately start pressing the DELETE or F2 key (depending on the motherboard) . We press the desired key for several seconds until we see the BIOS itself. This is roughly what it looks like:

We can navigate through this program using the arrows and the Enter button on the keyboard.

Go to the BOOT tab and find the item Hard Disk Drives. Let's open it.

We go to the first item and press Enter.

In the window that opens, select your flash drive and now it will be in first place. Great!

Press the ESC key to return to the previous window. Now select the first item Boot Device Priority.

Go to the first item and press Enter.

We select the flash drive again and now it is in first place in the download priority.

Great! Now the computer will boot from the flash drive. To save the changes made, press the F10 key and press Enter.

The computer is rebooting...

It is worth saying that in some BIOSes the interface is slightly different. In this case, you will have to look for similar buttons.

Installing Windows 10 from a USB flash drive

If we did everything correctly, then after restarting the computer, reading data from the flash drive will begin. The following speaks about this Windows icon:

The start of the installation is indicated by a window in which we will need to select the system language, parameters and keyboard layout. Leave Russian everywhere and click Next.

In the next window, click the Install button, which is located in the middle of the screen.

In the next step we need to select the installation type. Select the second item " Custom: Windows installation only". Just what we need.

Now it's very important point! We need to select the disk to which we need installWindows 10 . The disk on which the system was previously installed has type System. If you have other disks, then it is better not to install the system on them, so as not to lose important data.

As for the disk on which the system was already installed, it is better to format it, that is, delete old programs, Windows and other files. To do this, you need to specify the drive and select Format.

You can, of course, not format the disk, but in this case previous files from the system disk will be placed in new folder called WINDOWS.OLD.

I usually format the disk to remove all the junk accumulated on the old system!

Regardless of the choice you make, specify the disk for installation and click Next.

This is the main window where Windows 10 is installed in five steps. Here the files are copied and installed, that is, the process of writing the system to our computer occurs. You will have to wait 15 minutes.

Attention important point! When you see that the 5 steps are completed and after a few seconds the computer reboots, be ready to remove the flash drive from the computer.

The computer starts to reboot, and we immediately remove the flash drive! If this is not done, then Windows 10 installation may start again.

Fine. The system is almost ready for use. There are still some settings left to do. After the reboot we will be asked to connect to our wireless network. But note that you can skip this step. There is a link for this below " Skip this step".

I connected to WI-FI, so at this step I’m still downloading and installing updates.

Finally, we need to select the computer type. Of course, select the item " This computer belongs to me".

Then enter the login and password for your Microsoft account, if you have one. Or just click " Skip this step".

We give the account a name and, if necessary, come up with a password for it.

Great! So we figured it out, how to install Windows 10 from a USB flash drive and configure it before the first launch.

RESULTS

Let's summarize briefly. So, to install Windows 10 from a USB flash drive, we need to complete the following tasks:

1. Create a bootable USB flash drive
2. Set the BIOS to boot from a flash drive
3. Install the system from a flash drive

That's basically all. This concludes my lesson, I thank you for your attention and look forward to your comments.

  • Use the tool to upgrade this PC to Windows 10 (click to show or hide more details)

    These instructions can be used in the following cases:

    • You have a license to install Windows 10 and are upgrading your computer's operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1.
    • You need to reinstall Windows 10 on a computer where this OS has already been successfully activated.

    If you are installing Windows 10 on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista or you need to create Windows 10 installation media on another computer, see the section below.

    Note. Before you install Windows 10, make sure your computer is compliant for Windows 10. We also recommend visiting your computer manufacturer's website for more information about updated drivers and equipment compatibility.

    1. Click Download the tool, and then - Launch
    2. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement on the page License terms, press Accept.
    3. On the page What do you want to do? select Upgrade this PC now and then click Further.
    4. Once downloaded and installed, the software will provide instructions on how to set up Windows 10 on your PC. All are available via the Windows 10 link Windows versions 10, except Corporate. Additional information For the Enterprise version, see the website.

      • If you do not have a license to install Windows 10 and have not yet upgraded to this version, you can purchase a copy here: .
      • If you have already upgraded the operating system on this computer to Windows 10 and are now reinstalling it, you do not need to enter a product key. Your copy of Windows 10 will be activated automatically later with a digital license.
    5. When Windows 10 is ready to install, you'll see information about your selections and which features will be retained during the upgrade. Click Change components selected for saving and select the desired option: Keep personal files and applications, Keep only my personal files or Nothing.
    6. Save and close everything open applications and files, and when you're ready, click Install.
    7. Installing Windows 10 may take some time, during which your computer will restart several times. Don't turn off your computer.
  • Use the installation media creation tool (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on another computer (click to show or hide more details)

    Follow these instructions to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) that you can use to install your new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean install or reinstall Windows 10.

    Before installing the tool, make sure you have:

    • Internet connection (Internet service provider may charge a service fee).
    • Enough free space on a computer disk, USB device or external storage device.
    • Empty A USB flash drive of at least 8 GB or a blank DVD (and a DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB drive or blank DVD as all content will be erased.
    • When you burn an ISO file to a DVD, if you receive a message that the disc image file is too large, you must use a dual layer (DL) DVD.

    Check the specifications of the computer on which you want to install Windows 10:

    • 64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You'll create a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this computer feature, go to Computer information in computer settings or System System type.
    • System requirements. Make sure your computer is compliant for Windows 10. We also recommend visiting your computer manufacturer's website for more information about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
    • Windows language. When installing Windows 10, you will need to select the same language. To find out which language is currently in use, go to Time and language in computer settings or Region in the control panel.
    • Windows edition. You will also need to select the same edition of Windows. To find out which edition you are using, go to Computer information in computer settings or System in Control Panel and find Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise is not available in the media creation tool. You can find out more about this at.
    • Products Microsoft Office . If you just purchased a new device that has Office 365 installed, we recommend that you activate (install) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. For information about activating your copy of Office, see Download and install Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal, or Office 365 Student . For more information, see Upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.

    If you have Office 2010 or earlier and want to clean install Windows 10, you need to find the key Office product. For tips on finding your product key, see Find your product key for Office 2010 or Enter your product key for your 2007 Office program.

    Create installation media using the tool:

    1. Click Download the tool now, and then - Launch. Administrator rights are required to run this tool.
    2. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click Accept.
    3. On the page What do you want to do? select Create installation media for another computer and then click Further.
    4. Choose your Windows 10 language, edition, and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). The table below will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 to install.

      Current edition of Windows Windows 10 release
      Windows 7 Starter
      Windows 7 Home Basic
      Windows 7 Home Premium
      Windows 7 Professional
      Windows 7 Ultimate
      Windows 8/8.1
      Windows 8.1 with Bing
      Windows 8 Pro
      Windows 8.1 Pro
      Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center
      Windows 8/8.1 Single Language
      Windows 8 Single Language with Bing
      Windows 10 Home
      Windows 10 Pro
      Windows 10
      Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition
      Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing
      Windows 10 Home China
    5. Select the desired media:
    6. Once you have created your installation media, follow the instructions below to use it.
    7. After installing Windows 10, please ensure that you have all necessary drivers devices. To check for updates, click the Start button, click Settings > Update & Security > Center Windows updates and select "Check for updates". You can also visit the website technical support your device manufacturer to download any additional drivers that may be needed.

      Note. Drivers for Surface devices are available on the page.

    • Using the installation media you created (click to show or hide more details)

      Before installing Windows 10, it is recommended that you save all necessary data and create backup copy computer. If you downloaded the Windows 10 ISO file using the media creation tool, you'll need to burn it to a DVD before following the steps below.

      1. Connect a USB flash drive or insert a DVD into the computer where you want to install Windows 10.
      2. Restart your PC.

        If your PC does not boot automatically from a bootable USB drive or DVD, you may need to open the boot menu or change the boot order in BIOS settings or UEFI. To open the boot menu or change the boot order, you typically need to press a key (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after powering on your PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order of your PC, see the documentation that came with your PC or the manufacturer's website. If you don't see a USB drive or DVD in your boot options list, you may need to contact your PC manufacturer for instructions on how to temporarily disable Secure Boot mode in your BIOS settings.

        If changing the boot menu or boot order doesn't work and the PC immediately boots into the operating system you want to replace, it's possible that the PC wasn't completely shut down. To ensure your PC is completely shut down, press the Power button on the login screen or Start menu and select Shut Down.

      3. On the page Windows installation select your language, time, and keyboard options, and then click Further.
      4. Select Install Windows.
    • More methods for using an ISO file to install Windows 10 (click to show or hide more details)

      If you downloaded the Windows 10 ISO file, it is saved in the folder you specified on local computer. If your computer has third party program For the DVD burner you want to use to create the installation DVD, open the folder where you saved the file and double-click the ISO file or right-click it, select To open with, and then select your preferred program.

      To create installation DVD using the recording tool Windows images, open the folder where the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Change and select Windows Explorer as the program to open ISO files, and then click Apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disk image.

      To install Windows 10 directly from an ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can mount the ISO file. This will upgrade your current operating system to Windows 10.