💾 How to install Windows 10: the subtleties and nuances of the setup

How to prepare Windows 10 support

At the beginning of 2019 to get free Windows 10 only the official version of one way: if the user has already been updated to version 7 or 8 to 29 July 2016, and then rolled the system back. On Microsoft servers in that moment there was a binding equipment and system "remember" the user. That is, after a single Windows setup 10 to 29 July 2016 to upgrade to it is now possible at any time. In all other cases will have to buy a license, well, or the use of alternative and not very formal ways.

Microsoft offers a very easy way to install with the help of his instrument "Setup Windows 10" or Media Creation Tool. You can download it on the official Microsoft's download page at https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/software-download/windows10. Here you can explore the small installation guide.

After loading we will have to simply run the downloaded file. The utility will ask to accept the license agreement. Then we will be offered two options to choose: to upgrade the current computer or create an installation disk or image. We are interested in a more universal way - creating stickSo we will use it.

Next you need to choose a kind of architecture you want to create a bootable tool. 32 available 64-bit variants or both. Also in this window you can select the system language.

Then it remains to choose where to be copied to the installation files. You can include a flash drive, and you can create a universal image and save it to your hard drive and use on your own in the future - to burn to DVD or flash drive.

We choose the flexibility and freedom for further action, so - ISO-file.

After clicking "Next" we meet a dialog box that prompts you to select the location to save our installation image.

After that, the process of saving the files to start. We only need to wait a little longer. If the media was selected the flash drive, the files will be copied directly to it.

Once completed, we will get ready to ISO-image, which can themselves be written to disk or any USB flash drive.

Burn disc can be any program that can work with ISO-images.

How to install Windows 10 from a flash drive or disk

First you need to set the boot priority system. By default, the BIOS is usually specified hard drive. We need to change this. Entering the BIOS by pressing Del or F2 keys and less others. Generally, when the system boots it briefly write about how you can go into the BIOS.

BIOS versions and models bunch. We need to search for topics or menu items that contain the word Boot, Boot Priority, First Boot Device and similar meaning.

First on the list should read our bootable flash drive. After you save the settings and reboot the PC meet us Windows 10 installation program. Here everything is quite standard for operating systems of this type. The first window prompts you to install the language and keyboard layout.

Then you will see only one button - "Install". Her press and activates the installation process. Further installation will want to activate the system and ask you to enter an activation key. If it is, enter - if not, select "I do not have a product key."

Then follows selection version installed system. It is worth a little move and briefly tell about the system version 10 line. The main areas there are 3: home, professional and corporate. For domestic use will be available to the first and second. Each has several branches for special occasions, such as "Home for one language" or "Professional educational institutions." We are not particularly interested in, as there is a simple version of the "Home" and "Professional". Specific differences between them for domestic use did not immediately notice. They mainly relate to the increased amount in the Pro version supports web standards, encryption, remote control, Group Policy and others.

In general, the average user is more than enough for a simple home version.

Next, we need to read the license agreement, but who reads it? And tick "I accept the license terms" and click "Next".

Now we need to specify the hard disk on which our system will be installed. If desired, from the same menu, you can divide the carrier into multiple partitions or format. After clicking the "Next" button to begin the file copy process.

Copying files may take some time, the computer may reboot. The course of the process will be displayed in the window.

How to set up Windows 10 before the first start

After the final reboot the system will offer a little bit of tweaking parameters before the first start. First we were greeted with a choice of screen area.

Specify one in which we live. Then to choose the keyboard layout and immediately after that it will be possible to add a new one. For example, English.

Next, the system will start to install the important components for it. In the next step, you can connect to your account at Microsoft. And you can skip this step.

Next, the system asks for a user name, password, and then three security questions.

The next step will be prompted whether to use the log service to synchronize across devices. If this functionality is not required, it can be dispensed with.

Now begins something interesting. Setting privacy options. That is, you can edit the features that already had dry mouth for many users, as on Microsoft's server has already sent an impressive amount of telemetry.

If you are unsure, you can disable all of the items in general. They can always be activated, if it is strictly necessary. After specifying the necessary data you need to click on the "Accept" button.

Here in fact, and all we got to our new desktop system. It remains only to allow it to determine your computer other on a home network.

It is worth noting that even the non-activated version of Windows 10, you can fully use without significant restrictions. That is just for work, it is just suitable. There are two important points: a constant reminder in the notification area of ​​the activation and the inability to change personalization: change wallpaper, themes and colors. If you are not concerned about such restrictions, you can use the system as needed.

Answers to frequently asked questions about Windows 10

We collected a few frequently asked questions and find answers. From the simplest to the most complex.

Which version of Windows 10 is better to buy?

For most users, available only two options main areas: home and professional. can be used for corporate business. Also, for most users, a simple home version will last for more than. Work with documents, play games, watch videos and surf the Internet it allows. For those who need advanced features - Domain Join, Group Policy, to restrict access, remote desktop, and the rest can choose the Pro version. Well, if you need a full "minced" for example, to do business, the Enterprise version of the suit, or a corporate. But in 90% of cases, the user would be enough for the home.

How to upgrade Windows 10

If the official version is installed, then nothing else to do. 10 Windows Update will automatically download the update and install it. On the subsequent reboot all changes will be accepted. If you need to check for updates manually, you have to go to "Settings", "Updating and safety," "the Windows Update." Here it is necessary to click "Check for Updates". The system will check and if there are updates, it will offer to install them. Otherwise - just tell that the device is up to date.

How to reinstall Windows 10

Reinstalling Windows 10 - it is the same as the apparatus described above. Just when reinstalling step before selecting the installation disc you can specify that we want to do - completely reinstall Windows 10 or update it.

How much does Windows 10 - price review

In Microsoft Windows 10, the cost of the operating system's official store is $ 289 for the Pro version and $ 199 for the Home version. In the popular electronics stores, you can find Windows 10 Home for 8000 rubles for OEM version and 9200 for BOX. The price difference between OEM and BOX in the Pro version more noticeable - 10,500 and 14,000 rubles, respectively.