For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website.
If changing the boot menu or order doesn't work, and your PC immediately boots into the OS you want to replace, it is possible the PC had not fully shut down. To ensure the PC fully shuts down, select the power button on the sign-in screen or on the Start menu and select Shut down. If you downloaded an ISO file for Windows 10, the file is saved locally at the location you selected.
If you have a third-party DVD burning program installed on your computer that you prefer to use for creating the installation DVD, that program might open by going to the location where the file is saved and double-clicking the ISO file, or right-click the ISO file, select Open with and choose your preferred DVD burning software.
Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image. This will perform an upgrade of your current operating system to Windows Download Windows 10 Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. To get started, click Update now. Update now Privacy. Create Windows 10 installation media To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows Download tool now Privacy.
Select Download tool , and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept. On the What do you want to do?
Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license. 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. It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times.
Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply. Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download. System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. For more info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Center. Microsoft Office products.
If you just purchased a new device that includes Office , we recommend redeeming installing Office before upgrading to Windows Before you begin Review the following important notes: Using this tool will remove all apps that do not come standard with Windows, including other Microsoft apps such as Office. You will not be able to recover removed apps and will need to manually reinstall them later if you want to keep them.
You may lose your digital licenses, digital content associated with applications, or other digital entitlements for applications as a result of using the tool, which may impact your ability to use apps you paid for or app-related content you paid for. Please make sure you have the following: An internet connection to download the tool and the Windows 10 image.
Internet service provider fees may apply. Sufficient data storage available on the computer you are clean installing. Note that the download and image is over 3GB. Check these things on the PC where you want to clean install Windows Make sure you meet the system requirements. Learn more at Windows 10 Specifications. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office , please see Download and install Office Home, Personal, or University on your PC for information on reinstalling Office after the clean installation of Windows.
If you have Office or earlier, you will need to locate your Office product key. For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office product key or Enter the product key for your Office program. Download tool now Privacy. Using the tool Follow these instructions to install a clean version of Windows Warning Back up anything you want to keep before you begin. Launch the tool. Review and Accept the License Terms. Declining the License Terms will exit the tool.
Choose what you want to keep. If you want to keep your personal files, choose the Keep personal files only option.
