How to clean install windows 10
Windows operating system has
been one of the best operating system we’ve seen, since it initial release, they
have continuously improved in the way they release their Os, just like from
windows Xp to 7 and the rest.
Microsoft makes sure that
their windows operating system is simple so that everyone can use it comfortably
without stress.
Away from that, I will like
to show you how to install one of Microsoft latest operating system which is windows 10
Windows 10 Os is one of the
operating system released by Microsoft, it was released to the public on July
29, 2015.Windows 10 is the successor to windows 8.1,
Without further delay let me
show you how to perform a clean
installation of windows 10 on your new computer or on a computer with an
existing operating system.
Window 10 system requirements
- 1gb ram for installation of the 32bit version of windows 10 and 2gb ram for the 64bit version of the windows 10
- You need to have at least 16gb space on your Hard disk for the installation of the 32bit version and 20gb for the 64bit version
of the Os
- Processor of 1
gigahertz (GHz) or higher
- Graphics card: The Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics with the WDDM
driver
- Display : 800 x
600
If your computer meets the
following requirement then you are good to go for the installation.
Before you forge ahead, make sure you make a full backup
your computer incase anything goes wrong during the installation process
How to install windows 10
- Create
a bootable flash/DVD : Before you continue make sure you have the
windows 10 installation media or you can create a bootable flash
drive or DVD that is containing
the windows 10 installation file
- Access your BIOS OR
UEFI: To do this you have to Reboot your computer and press the F2,
Escape, F12 to access your BIOS or UEFI menu, it might be a different key in
your case just figure it out.
- Change your boot
order: If you are in your BIOS menu,
quickly move to the “boot” section
and move the installation media you will be using to the top, it could be a
flash drive or DVD drive. Save your setting and reboot your computer
- Using your
installation media: Insert the
installation media you will be using and wait for your computer to boot into it
- Enter your detail: During the installation process you will be asked to
choose your language, keyboard and input method, time and currency format kindly
select your preferred option accurately and click next
- Proceed with the installation: To proceed with installation click on the Install Now that is located at the
middle of the screen
- Enter your windows 10
key: Before preceding you must
enter you windows 10 key, it is a combination of alphabet and number. If you
don’t have one you can visit Microsoft to purchase one. click accept box and click next to
proceed
- Choose your installation
option: You will be given a menu to
choose between Custom installation and
Upgrade, for this sake of this
tutorial, select the custom installation
option and click next
- Select installation
location: At this point you have to
select the hard drive or partition you want the windows 10 should be install in
and click next
- Wait for installation
to complete: The installation process
may take up to half an hour or even several hours depending on your computer
previous operating system.
- Your computer will restart severally and sometimes it will prompt you to click any key to boot from CD, do not press any key
- Complete the
installation: Once windows 10 has been
installed on your computer, you will be able to customize some settings like
your region, preferred Language, username, password and other stuff.
With the successful installation you can now enjoy the
full benefit that comes with windows 10 operating system.