Windows 10 Upgrade To Pro

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Windows 10 update for May 2020.

Update Assistant can help you upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10. To get started, click Update now.

Want to install Windows 10 on your computer?

To get started, you need a license to install Windows 10. Then you can install and run the media creation tool. For details on how to use this tool, see the instructions below.

  • Using the tool to upgrade this computer to Windows 10 (click to show or hide additional information)

These instructions can be used in the following cases:

  • You have a license to install Windows 10 and you upgrade your computer’s operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1.
  • You need to reinstall Windows 10 on the computer where this OS has already been successfully activated.

If you are installing Windows 10 on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista, or if you need to create installation media with Windows 10 on another computer, see Using the tool to create installation media (a USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) ) to install Windows 10 on another computer below.

Windows 10 Upgrade To Pro

Note. Before installing Windows 10, make sure that your computer meets the system requirements for Windows 10. In addition, we recommend that you visit the computer manufacturer’s website for more information on updated drivers and hardware compatibility.

  1. Click Download tool, and then. Run. Administrator privileges required to run this tool.
  2. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement on the page License terms, click To accept.
  3. On the page What do you want to do? Select Update this computer now, and then click Further.

After downloading and installing, the software will provide instructions for setting up Windows 10 on your PC. All versions of Windows 10 except Enterprise are available through the Windows 10 link. For more information on the Enterprise version, see the Volume Licensing Service Center website.

  • If you do not have a license to install Windows 10 and you have not yet upgraded to this version, you can purchase a copy here: https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-10.
  • If you have already upgraded the operating system on this computer to Windows 10 and are reinstalling it now, you do not need to enter a product key. Your Windows 10 instance will be activated automatically later with a digital license.
  • When Windows 10 is ready for installation, you will see information about the selected options and which components will be saved during the upgrade. Click Change components selected for saving and select the option you want: Save personal files and applications, Save only my personal files or Nothing.
  • Save and close all open applications and files, and when you’re ready, click Install.
  • Installing Windows 10 may take some time, during which the computer will restart several times. Do not turn off the computer.

    • Follow these instructions to create installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) that you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.

    Before installing the tool, make sure that you have:

    • Internet connection (ISP may charge for services).
    • Enough free disk space on your computer, USB device, or external media.
    • Empty at least 8 GB USB flash drive or blank DVD (and a DVD burner) if you need to create media. We recommend using a blank USB drive or a blank DVD, as all its contents will be deleted.
    • If a message appears when writing the ISO file to a DVD disc that the disc image file is too large, you must use a dual layer DVD (DL).

    Check the specifications of the computer on which you want to install Windows 10:

    • 64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You will create a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this characteristic of your computer, open the section Computer information in computer settings or System in the control panel and find Type of system.
    • System requirements. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements for Windows 10. In addition, we recommend that you visit the computer manufacturer’s website for more information on updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
    • Windows language. When installing Windows 10, you will need to select the same language. To find out which language is currently used, open the section Time and language in computer settings or Region in the control panel.
    • Windows release. You will also need to select the same edition of Windows. To find out which edition is in use, go to Computer information in computer settings or System in the control panel and find Windows release. Windows 10 Enterprise is not available in the media creation tool. You can learn more about this on the Volume Licensing Service Center website.
    • Microsoft Office Products. If you just purchased a new device on which Office 365 is installed, we recommend that you activate (install) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. For information on activating an Office copy, see Download and install Office 365 for home, Office 365 personal, or Office 365 for students. For more information, see Upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.

    If you have Office 2010 or earlier installed and want to perform a clean installation of Windows 10, you need to find the Office product key. For tips on finding a product key, see Find a product key for Office 2010 or Enter a product key for Office 2007.

    Create installation media using the tool:

    1. Click Download tool now, and then. Run. Administrator privileges required to run this tool.
    2. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click To accept.
    3. On the page What do you want to do? Select Create installation media for another computer, and then click Further.

    For Windows 10, choose your language, release, and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). The table below will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you need to install.

    Current Windows release Windows 10 release
    Windows 7 Starter
    Windows 7 Home Basic
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Windows 7 Professional
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Windows 8 / 8.1
    Windows 8.1 with Bing
    Windows 8 Pro
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Windows 8 / 8.1 Professional with Media Center
    Windows 8 / 8.1 Single Language
    Windows 8 Single Language with Bing
    Windows 10 Home
    Windows 10 Pro    		 Windows 10
    Windows 8 / 8.1 Chinese Language Edition
    Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing    		 Windows 10 Home China
  • Select the desired media:
    • Usb flash drive. Connect an empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 8 GB. All device contents will be deleted.
    • Iso file. Save the ISO file on your computer to create the DVD. After downloading the file, you can open the folder in which it is saved, or select the command Open DVD burner and follow the instructions for burning the file to a DVD. For more information about using an ISO file, see Additional methods for using an ISO file to install Windows 10 below.
    • After creating the installation media, follow the steps below to use it.

      • After completing the installation of Windows 10, please make sure that you have all the necessary device drivers installed. To check for updates, click the Start button, click Settings Update and Security Windows Update, and then click Check for Updates. You can also visit the device manufacturer’s technical support website to download any additional drivers that may be required.

      Note. Drivers for Surface devices are available on the Surface drivers and firmware download page.

      • Using the created installation media (click to show or hide additional information)

      Before installing Windows 10, it is recommended that you save all the necessary data and back up your computer. If you downloaded the ISO file for Windows 10 using the media creation tool, you must burn it to a DVD before following the instructions below.

      1. Plug in a USB flash drive or insert a DVD into the computer on which you want to install Windows 10.
      2. Restart pc.

      If the PC does not boot automatically from a bootable USB drive or DVD, you may need to open the boot menu or change the boot order in BiOS or UEFI settings. To open the boot menu or change the boot order, you usually need to press a key (for example, F2, F12, Delete or Esc) immediately after turning on the power of the PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order of a PC, see the documentation that came with the PC or on the manufacturer’s website. If there is no USB drive or DVD in the boot options list, you may need to contact your PC manufacturer for instructions to temporarily disable Safe Boot mode in BiOS settings.

      If changing the boot menu or boot order does not work, and the PC immediately loads the operating system that you want to replace, it is possible that the PC was not completely turned off. To ensure a complete shutdown of the PC, press the power button on the login screen or in the Start menu and select “Shut Down”.

    • On the page Windows installation select language, time, and keyboard options, and then press the button Further.
    • Select Install windows.

      • If you downloaded the ISO file for Windows 10, it is saved in the folder you specified on the local computer. If your computer has a third-party DVD burning program that you want to use to create the installation DVD, open the folder in which the file is saved and double-click the ISO file or right-click it, select To open with, and then select your preferred program.

      To create the installation DVD using the Windows Image Writer, open the folder in which the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Edit and select Windows Explorer as a program to open ISO files, and then click To apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image.

      To install Windows 10 directly from an ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can mount an ISO file. At the same time, the current operating system will be upgraded to Windows 10.

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