Microsoft upgrades to Windows 10 has already start rolling out to many persons around the world. The best thing about this upgrade is that it completely free for most users who really want to try it out. Users running Windows 7 or Windows 8 can easily join in whenever they feel like.

For those who have not yet received their updates, Microsoft has provided a simple instruction on how to load Windows 10 to your computer using a disk image (ISO file) downloaded from Microsoft to a USB stick. Below are the basic instructions you need to follow to upgrade to Windows 10;

1. A storage device (USB stick or DVD)

To completely store the data, you will need either a DVD or a USB stick. If you are planning on using a DVD, a DVD burner will be required. On the other hand, a USB stick of at least 4GB of space is required to store this file. Make sure you take everything off the stick before you use it, because this process is going to require that you have ONLY the ISO file on your stick.

2. A good internet connection

To be able to download the ISO file , You're going to need an internet connection though a Wi-Fi connection is highly recommended. The download will consume nearly 4GB of un-interrupted data supply.

3. System requirements

A computer system with the following specifications is required for this upgrade.

• Operating System: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update
• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
• Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS
• Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
• Display: 800x600 pixels

4. Downloading the ISO files

Microsoft has already provided a simple download link of which you can use to grab the ISO file. All you need do is pick "Windows 10" from the list and then you will asked which language you'd like. From there you'll select either 32-bit or 64-bit which either based on system.

Once download is completed, transfer the ISO file to your USB stick. Again, make sure your USB stick is completely empty when you do this. Once you've got a USB stick with ONLY that ISO file on it, you're good to go. The next step is loading Windows 10 to a PC, to do this you will need only to place that USB stick in a USB port and restart the computer, then follow instructions therein.

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Note: When using the USB drive they will have to format it first and change it from FAT32 to NTFS. Before it can work as an installation device.

romoruyi:
Microsoft upgrades to Windows 10 has already start rolling out to many persons around the world. The best thing about this upgrade is that it completely free for most users who really want to try it out. Users running Windows 7 or Windows 8 can easily join in whenever they feel like.

For those who have not yet received their updates, Microsoft has provided a simple instruction on how to load Windows 10 to your computer using a disk image (ISO file) downloaded from Microsoft to a USB stick. Below are the basic instructions you need to follow to upgrade to Windows 10;

1. A storage device (USB stick or DVD)

To completely store the data, you will need either a DVD or a USB stick. If you are planning on using a DVD, a DVD burner will be required. On the other hand, a USB stick of at least 4GB of space is required to store this file. Make sure you take everything off the stick before you use it, because this process is going to require that you have ONLY the ISO file on your stick.

2. A good internet connection

To be able to download the ISO file , You're going to need an internet connection though a Wi-Fi connection is highly recommended. The download will consume nearly 4GB of un-interrupted data supply.

3. System requirements

A computer system with the following specifications is required for this upgrade.

• Operating System: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update
• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
• Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS
• Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
• Display: 800x600 pixels

4. Downloading the ISO files

Microsoft has already provided a simple download link of which you can use to grab the ISO file. All you need do is pick "Windows 10" from the list and then you will asked which language you'd like. From there you'll select either 32-bit or 64-bit which either based on system.

Once download is completed, transfer the ISO file to your USB stick. Again, make sure your USB stick is completely empty when you do this. Once you've got a USB stick with ONLY that ISO file on it, you're good to go. The next step is loading Windows 10 to a PC, to do this you will need only to place that USB stick in a USB port and restart the computer, then follow instructions therein.

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I'm I gonna loose all my files during the upgrade? Someone suggested extracting the iso file then running the setup directly....

Why not partition your hard disk in two parts. Back up your files in one partition and then install on the other partition. That would work!!!!

olayoungz:




I'm I gonna loose all my files during the upgrade? Someone suggested extracting the iso file then running the setup directly....

romoruyi:
Microsoft upgrades to Windows 10 has already start rolling out to many persons around the world. The best thing about this upgrade is that it completely free for most users who really want to try it out. Users running Windows 7 or Windows 8 can easily join in whenever they feel like.

For those who have not yet received their updates, Microsoft has provided a simple instruction on how to load Windows 10 to your computer using a disk image (ISO file) downloaded from Microsoft to a USB stick. Below are the basic instructions you need to follow to upgrade to Windows 10;

1. A storage device (USB stick or DVD)

To completely store the data, you will need either a DVD or a USB stick. If you are planning on using a DVD, a DVD burner will be required. On the other hand, a USB stick of at least 4GB of space is required to store this file. Make sure you take everything off the stick before you use it, because this process is going to require that you have ONLY the ISO file on your stick.

2. A good internet connection

To be able to download the ISO file , You're going to need an internet connection though a Wi-Fi connection is highly recommended. The download will consume nearly 4GB of un-interrupted data supply.

3. System requirements

A computer system with the following specifications is required for this upgrade.

• Operating System: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update
• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
• Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS
• Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
• Display: 800x600 pixels

4. Downloading the ISO files

Microsoft has already provided a simple download link of which you can use to grab the ISO file. All you need do is pick "Windows 10" from the list and then you will asked which language you'd like. From there you'll select either 32-bit or 64-bit which either based on system.

Once download is completed, transfer the ISO file to your USB stick. Again, make sure your USB stick is completely empty when you do this. Once you've got a USB stick with ONLY that ISO file on it, you're good to go. The next step is loading Windows 10 to a PC, to do this you will need only to place that USB stick in a USB port and restart the computer, then follow instructions therein.

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this step is not complete. You have to make the USB bootable.

romoruyi:
Why not partition your hard disk in two parts. Back up your files in one partition and then install on the other partition. That would work!!!!

Hmmm, my hard disk is already partitioned. Can u please drop ur number or pin so you wil put me through