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You should also choose the same edition of Windows. To see what language you're currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel.

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You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows 10.

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We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type. You’ll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.Ĭheck a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:.We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted. Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.Ī blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media.An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).

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Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC (click to show more or less information)įollow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.īefore you download the tool make sure you have:.

It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times.

Save and close any open apps and files you may be running, and when you’re ready, select Install.

Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps, or Keep personal files only, or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade.

When Windows 10 is ready to install, you’ll see a recap of what you’ve chosen, and what will be kept through the upgrade.

Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license. If you previously upgraded to Windows 10 on this PC and you’re reinstalling it, you don’t need to enter a product key. If you don't have a license to install Windows 10 and have not yet previously upgraded to it, you can purchase a copy here: Go to the Volume Licensing Service Center. For more information on Enterprise edition,

All Windows 10 editions are available when you select Windows 10,Įxcept for Enterprise edition.

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On the What do you want to do? page, select Upgrade this PC now, and then select Next.Īfter downloading and installing, the tool will walk you through how to set up Windows 10 on your PC.

On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept.

You need to be an administrator to run this tool. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. Note: Before you install Windows 10, check to make sure your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. If you are installing Windows 10 on a PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista, or if you need to create installation media to install Windows 10 on a different PC, see Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC section below.

You need to reinstall Windows 10 on a PC you’ve already successfully activated Windows 10.

You have a license to install Windows 10 and are upgrading this PC from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

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From there, click 7-Zip > Open archive > Cab to open the EXE file in the 7-Zip File Manager.Once 7-Zip is installed, locate your Windows XP installer file in Windows File Explorer, then right-click the file.

If your PC doesn’t already have it installed, download and install 7-Zip before you proceed.

This XP installer is only supported by Windows 7, so we’ll need to extract the files you’ll need from it to get XP to run on Windows 10. If the file is no longer hosted on Microsoft, you can download it from CNET.

If your PC is ready, download the Windows XP Mode EXE file from the Microsoft website (named WindowsXPMode_en-us.exe).

The operating system you use will also need to be supported by VirtualBox, the software we’ll be using to run Windows XP. You can use another operating system, but these instructions have been designed with Windows 10 in mind. To begin using your Windows XP virtual machine, you’ll need to use a PC running Windows 10, with virtualization enabled in the BIOS or UEFI settings. Downloading Windows XP and Extracting Installation Files

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