Boot it back up, and hold the necessary key as soon as it starts to boot. So, figure out which key your computer uses, then shut it down. Generally accessing a computer's BIOS or UEFI involves holding a specific key during the boot process, often Escape, F1, F2, F12, or Delete. But, you should be able to figure out the process for accessing this by checking on your computer or motherboard manufacturer’s website. This step is unique to your specific hardware, so we can't walk you through exactly what to do. This is the system that allows you to control some aspects of your computer's hardware, and it's built into your motherboard. Insert your installation media into the computer you plan to install Windows 10 on, then access your computer's BIOS or UEFI. Image Credit: Honeywell (Image credit: Image Credit: Honeywell) 3. You can find more detailed instructions on this process here (opens in new tab).) This will also give you the option of keeping your files and apps during the installation process. Just run the program as an administrator, and when you reach the “What do you want to do?” section, select “Upgrade this PC now,” and follow the remaining steps in the tool. ( Note: If you are upgrading a Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC, you can actually use this tool to simply download and install Windows 10 directly to your computer. You’ll then choose your USB drive from a list of drives, and the tool will download the necessary files and put them on the USB drive. Installing from a USB drive is easiest, but you can find details on using a DVD and ISO file here. You’ll select the language and edition of Windows you want as well as whether it will be 32-bit or 62-bit, and then select the type of media you want to use. You’ll need to run the tool, accept Microsoft’s terms, and then select “Create installation media for another PC” when you get to the “What do you want to do?” page.
You’ll need a blank USB drive with at least 8GB of space (or a blank DVD) to put the Windows 10 installation files on. You can download that tool using this link (opens in new tab), or by going to this page (opens in new tab) and selecting “Download tool now” under the section titled “Create Windows 10 installation media.” Microsoft has a tool specifically for creating installation media.
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