We all know that Windows is the second most popular OS from Microsoft. This OS has been around for almost 9 years. Even, in the year 2024, when the latest version of the Microsoft operating system is Windows 11, still a lot of people use it. In fact, most of the folks prefer Windows 10 over Windows 11. They are more likely to the simple simple interface if WInodws 10. Therefore, people still download and install Windows 10 on their systems. Lastly, I told you how you can create a bootable USB Windows 10 from an ISO file. Now, I will tell you how you can install Windows 10 on your system.
Windows 10 installation is not very difficult, and anyone can do it with some guidance. Therefore, in order to provide some guidance to you, I have prepared this article. In this article, I will tell you all the steps about how to install Windows 10 on your system. In this installation procedure, we will be using the ISO file that we have downloaded from the official website. We also have complete information about how to download Windows 10 for free from the official website. You can also go check it out.
Now, let’s come to our main topic which is how to Install Windows 10. Therefore, let me guide you through the complete process. Here, in this article, I will tell you the full installation process of Windows 10. Also, there are images available for every step which will further help you out. So, without any wait let’s start.
How to Install Windows 10 Step by Step with Pictures (Full Guide)
Now, let me tell you the complete process of installing Windows 10 from the ISO file. All the instructions are available below. Therefore, follow them for proper installation of Windows 10.
First, of all you have to connect the bootable USB drive that you have created with the help of Rufus. After that restart your system and press the boot menu key and Windows 10 setup will initiate. From there you will have to select the language, terms, and currency format, and keyboard or input method. You can select them up to your preferences. After that click on ‘Next‘.

Then you will have to install Windows 10, therefore click on ‘Install‘.

Next, you will be asked to enter a product key for Windows 10 Activation. For now, select the option of ‘I don’t have a product key‘.

You will have to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms. Therefore, click on ‘I accept the license terms‘ and click ‘Next‘.

Select the type of installation you want for your system and click on ‘Custom Install‘.

Now, you will have to select the drive in which you want to install Windows 10. Also, in this menu, you will have some options to create and delete partitions. There are options for refresh partition, delete partition, format partition, new partition, load driver, and extend. Select the drive in which you want to install Windows 10 and click on ‘Next‘. You must select the drive with at least 50 GB of space.

The Windows installation procedure will install.

When the installation is finished, Windows will need to restart your system.

Windows 10 Basic Configuration
Next, you will have to select the settings for your Windows 10. Therefore, you will first have to select the region and click ‘Yes‘.

After that select the keyboard format that you want to use and then click on ‘Yes‘.

The windows will ask you if you want to add a second keyboard layout, you can skip this.

Then it would ask you how you would like to set it. Therefore, select the option of ‘Set up for personal use’ and click ‘Next‘.

Next, you will see the signup settings, and therefore, simply click ‘limited experience‘.

Type in the name of the system. In this case, we are giving the name ‘MS Guides‘. However, you can give it any name you want.

Then you will have to create a password and after creating a password click on ‘Next‘.

Confirm your password and then click ‘Next‘.

After that, you will have to create security questions for your system, so that you use them to recover your system.

Then you will have to give you some settings. Just, click on ‘not now‘.

After that, you will have to choose privacy settings for your device. Here, you can turn on or off settings such as location, find my device and some others.

Then you can customize your experience by selecting some custom preferences. You can also skip it.

Accept the help offer of Cortana, by clicking on ‘Accept‘ or you can skip it, by clicking on ‘Not Now‘.

Check for Windows 10 Updates
Now, let me tell you how you can update it to the latest version. All you have to do is do search ‘check for updates‘ in the search bar of Windows 10.
After that, you will see the Windows Updates option.
Next, you will have to turn on the settings to get the latest updates as soon as they are available.
After that click on ‘Check for updates‘.
Windows will start checking for updates.
Windows will search and start downloading the updates to your Windows 10.
Conclusion
In this article, I have made available to you all the steps that you have to follow to install Windows 10. Now, remember Windows 10 installation may seem to be quite easy but you will have to perform many precautions while installing. Because a simple mistake can hinder the installation of Windows 10. Therefore, follow all the steps exactly as they are. When you have installed Windows 10 the next step that remains is its activation. Therefore, if you want to know how to activate Windows 10 you can read our other articles.