How to download, install and activate Windows 10

07/06/2022
Léna Martinez
  • Introduction

    Windows 10 comes with built-in personalization settings to assist you personalize the desktop and it offers plenty of options by default. However, if you want to obtain the most out of your desktop, we recommend these third-party open-source programs.

    1. Requirements

      • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
      • RAM: 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
      • 32 GB of hard disk space
      • DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
      • A display with a resolution of at least 800×600 pixels.
    2. Steps to follow

      • Download Windows 10

        After receiving your order, click on the download link to start the download of Windows 10:

        1. Click on Download Tool Now

          Download Windows 10

        2. To use the Media Creation Tool, double-click on it after it has been downloaded. A window will appear "Do you want to allow this application to make changes to your device" will open up you then need to click on "Yes"

        3. Accept the terms and conditions of the applicable license agreement.

          Download Windows 10

        4. Check the second option “Create an installation media (USB key or ISO file)” then click on Next 4

          Download Windows 10

        5. PS: If you want to upgrade your PC (from Windows 7), you can click on Upgrade this PC now. It will keep all your files, settings and applications.

        6. Just wait until the download is finished.

          Download Windows 10

      • Install Windows 10

          Once the file has been downloaded, you can restart your computer and boot from a USB stick or Windows 10 installation DVD disk and use this media to boot the computer.

          Windows 10 installation time can take anywhere from 15 minutes up to 2 hours depending on your device configuration.
        1. Enter the language, specify the time zone and confirm the type of keyboard used

          Install Windows 10

        2. Click on « Install Now » Windows 10

          Install Windows 10

        3. Insert your Windows 10 activation license key (If you don't already have an activation license, you can get one from our website right now).

          You can also activate your Windows 10 after the installation.

          Install Windows 10

        4. Choose the option “ I accept the license terms”

        5. Choose "Custom" to install Windows 10

          Please note that you are dealing with a clean installation. You need to backup all of your files before you start the installation.

          The “Upgrade” option will upgrade your operating system without any modifications to your settings, files, or programs.

          Install Windows 10

        6. Choose the partition where you want to install Windows 10 then click on Next .

          If you want to make a new fresh installation, you can format the partition then click on Next.

          You can also delete all the partitions available and create a new one(s).

          Install Windows 10

        7. The Windows 10 OS will start installing immediately. Please wait for the installation until it finishes

          Install Windows 10

        8. Your computer will restart several times.

          Now, you need to configure your Windows 10 to finish the installation.

          Congratulations! You have successfully completed your Windows 10​ installation.

      • Activate Windows 10

          If your windows 10 is not activated you will be notified about that and a window will be appearing. You will never be able to change the wallpaper, accent colors, themes, lock screen, and so on. Anything related to Personalization will be grayed out or not accessible. Moreover, some apps and features will stop working.

          To activate your Windows 10, you can follow the steps below:

        1. Right-click on your start menu then select Settings.

          Activate Windows 10

        2. Click on update and security then click on Activation

          PS: You can also click on “Windows isn’t activated. Activate Windows now ”

          Activate Windows 10

          Activate Windows 10

        3. Click on change my product key then insert your “25 characters license key”.

          Click on Next to activate your Windows 10.

          Activate Windows 10

          Activate Windows 10

        4. Your Windows 10 is now activated

          Activate Windows 10

        5. Well Done! Your Windows 10 is now activated. You can now enjoy its features with no restrictions.

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