To download Windows 10 on your laptop, you'll primarily use the Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft. Here's how:
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Visit the Windows 10 Download Page: From a Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 device, go to the Microsoft Software Download Windows 10 page.
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Download the Media Creation Tool: On that page, find the section labeled "Create Windows 10 installation media" and click the "Download tool now" button.
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Run the Media Creation Tool: Once the download is complete, locate the file (usually in your "Downloads" folder) and double-click it to run.
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Accept the License Terms: Read and accept the license agreement.
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Choose What You Want to Do: The tool will ask "What do you want to do?". Select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC" and click "Next".
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Select Language, Architecture, and Edition: Choose the language, architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), and edition of Windows 10 you want to download. If you're unsure, you can select "Use the recommended options for this PC" (if you're running the tool on the target laptop or a device with similar specs). Click "Next".
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Choose Which Media to Use: Select either "USB flash drive" (if you want to create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 10 later) or "ISO file" (if you want to download an ISO image that you can burn to a DVD or use with a virtual machine). Click "Next".
- USB Flash Drive: If you choose this option, you'll need a USB drive with at least 8 GB of free space. Select the USB drive from the list and click "Next". The tool will download Windows 10 and create the bootable USB drive.
- ISO File: If you choose this option, select a location on your computer to save the ISO file. The tool will download Windows 10 to that location. You can then burn the ISO to a DVD or create a bootable USB drive using another tool like Rufus.
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Wait for the Download and Creation Process: The Media Creation Tool will now download Windows 10 and create the installation media. This process can take some time, depending on your internet speed.
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Finish: Once the process is complete, you'll have a bootable USB drive or an ISO file that you can use to install Windows 10 on your laptop.
Important Notes:
- Product Key: You will need a valid Windows 10 product key to activate Windows after installation.
- Backup Your Data: It's highly recommended that you back up all your important data before installing or reinstalling Windows 10.
- Boot Order: To install Windows 10 from a USB drive or DVD, you may need to change the boot order in your laptop's BIOS settings.
