Installing Windows 10 Operating System
📚 Introduction: In this section, we'll guide you through the process of installing the Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 is the latest version of the Windows family operating system, offering a wide range of features and functionalities.
Preparing for Installation
🔌 Installation Media: To begin, ensure that you have a Windows 10 installation USB drive. This USB drive can be purchased from stores or created by loading the Windows 10 operating system onto a USB drive.
⚙️ BIOS/UEFI Boot Order: Before starting the installation, it's essential to set the BIOS or UEFI boot order to prioritize booting from the USB drive. Different computer manufacturers may use different keys, such as "F12," to access the BIOS settings and modify the boot order.
Installation Process
💿 Booting from USB: Insert the Windows 10 installation USB drive into your computer and restart it. The computer will boot from the USB drive, initiating the installation process.
🔧 Customization Options: During the installation process, you may encounter slight variations depending on the Windows 10 version. Follow the on-screen instructions and make the following selections:
Language preference, time, and keyboard settings.
Click "Install now."
Enter the product key if required or choose to skip this step.
Accept the software license terms.
Select the "Custom" installation type to install Windows.
Choose the drive on which you want to install Windows.
The computer may restart and configure updates.
After updating, the computer will restart again.
🔑 Product Key and Settings: Upon restarting, you'll be prompted to enter the product key. You can choose to skip this step for now. Next, select the desired settings:
Click "Do this later" for the product key.
Select "Use Express settings" for the system settings.
👤 User Account Creation: Create an account for your PC by following these steps:
Enter a unique username for the user account.
Set a password for the account.
🖥️ Windows 10 Interface: After completing the setup, you'll enter the Windows 10 operating system. Explore the following components:
Desktop: The main user interface where you can access files, folders, and applications.
Taskbar: Located at the bottom-right corner, providing quick options, network connectivity, system notifications, etc.
Start Menu: Located at the bottom-left corner, grants access to applications, files, folders, and settings. It also allows you to shut down or restart the computer.
⚙️ System Settings: Access the system settings by following these steps:
Navigate to the Settings menu.
From here, you can modify various system settings, including display resolution, user accounts, network, and devices.
📄 Creating a File: Easily create a file using the graphical user interface (GUI):
Right-click on the desktop.
Select New and then Text Document.
Name the file as desired, such as "My Super Cool File".
🚀 Conclusion: Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Windows 10 operating system. Familiarize yourself with the user interface, explore system settings, and begin using your computer.
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