How to Setup Windows 10 on LaptopUpdated 14 hours ago

How to Set Up Windows 10 on a Laptop

These are the steps to Setup Windows 10 on Laptop

1. Download the Media Creation Tool

• Go to the official website.

• Download the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive (you’ll need at least 8 GB of space).

2. Create Bootable USB Drive

• Run the tool and choose “Create installation media for another PC.”

• Select language, edition, and architecture (usually 64-bit).

• Choose USB flash drive and let it complete.

3. Boot from the USB Drive

• Plug in the USB, then restart the laptop.

• Enter the boot menu (press F2, F12, Esc, or Del depending on your laptop brand).

• Select the USB drive to start the setup.

4. Begin Windows Installation

• Choose your language and click “Install Now.”

• Enter your product key, or skip it if you’ll activate later.

• Choose Custom: Install Windows only for a clean install.

5. Select a Drive & Format (Optional)

• Choose the drive/partition where Windows will be installed.

• Format the partition if needed ( this erases all data).

• Click Next to begin installation.

6. Let It Install & Reboot

• Windows will copy files and reboot several times—just let it run.

• Once done, it will launch into the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE).

7. Complete Setup & Updates

• Pick your region and keyboard layout.

• Connect to Wi-Fi and sign in with a Microsoft or local account.

• Customize privacy settings and let Windows finish setting up.

• Once on the desktop, go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation to activate and check for updates.