WINDOWS 10 BOOTCAMP: Learn the Basics of Windows 10 in 2 Weeks (2014)

Part 1. First Week

Here’s what you can learn in the first week of installing Windows 10!

Chapter 1. Installing Windows 10

Before installing Windows 10, you have to make sure that your computer is ready, which means you have to follow the following steps below:

The Right Specs + Proper Back-Up

First, make sure that your computer runs under the right specifications, which are as follows:

Graphics have to be Direct-X 9 Capable Video Card with the WDMM Driver.

RAM has to be 2GB (64 Bit) or 1GB (32 Bit), and;

You need to have 20GB (64 Bit) or 16GB (32 Bit) of Disk Space;

Your Processor has to be 1GHZ CPU or higher;

Now, go ahead and back up the data that you have. . You can either save your data on external hard disk, or on cloud services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive.

For Windows8, you can simply back up personal files by clicking the File History button.

You can also create a System Image to back up everything on your computer, especially if you’re using Windows 7 or 8. All you have to do is head to the Control Panel, and then choose Back Up Your Computer.

On the left side of the screen, choose Create System Image, and choose where you would like to save it.

Updates

Before installing Windows 10, you have to make an update first. To do this, just follow the instructions below:

If you’re using Windows 7, go to Start Menu > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update.

For Windows 8, go to Start > PC Settings > Update and Recovery > Windows Update.

For other versions, just wait for the computer to send a prompt about the Update.

Wait for the Windows 10 Prompt.

Time to Install!

Take note that there are two ways to do this. Check out the first one below:

You can try doing this:

If your computer is running on Windows 7 or 8 or other earlier versions, you should first download a Media Creation Tool available from Microsoft. Check whether you need the 32-bit or 64-bit version.

Run the tool that you have downloaded, and then select Create Installation Media for Another PC, and then click Next.

Now, select Language, Edition, and Architecture before clicking Next.

When asked which media to use, choose USB Flash Drive.

Then, insert the flash drive into the USB Port, wait for a prompt, and click Next. The PC will now be downloading Windows 10.

After around 10 minutes or so, open the drive in the Explorer and then choose Setup.

Wait for the Ready to Install prompt, and then select Choose What to Keep.

Wait for the rest of the installation to finish and you’re all set!

Or, you can also try this one below:

The second way is perfect only for those whose computers are already running on Windows 10. This should be done if you’re not happy with your current setup, or you just want to completely refresh your computer. You can do it this way:

Click Settings from the Windows 10 Menu.

Click Update and Security.

Click Recovery > Reset this PC > Get Started.

Choose Remove Everything.

Wait for the rest of the installation to finish.