Download Windows 10 - so it'll work

If you use Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you can easily install Windows 10 with an update. The current operating system from Microsoft has some optimizations compared to its previous version. We explain how to download Windows 10 here.

Download Windows 10: this is what you need to download

Windows 10 impresses above all with its practical user interface, but also with many other advantages.

• You need a stable internet connection to download.
• In addition, your computer must have sufficient available storage space. You can also use a USB drive or external hard drive for the download.
• You also need an empty USB memory stick with at least 5 GB storage space to create media. Alternatively, you can use a blank DVD to burn.
• If you are told that the disk image file is too large when you burn an ISO file to a DVD, use a dual layer (DL) DVD.

How to download Windows 10

If you already have an older version of Windows on your computer, you can simply update your computer. Otherwise you have to perform a new installation.

• In both cases you need a stable internet connection and the free media creation tool from Microsoft.
• In addition, as already mentioned, your PC should have enough storage space.
• If you only want to update your system, simply start the Media Creation Tool after downloading and select "Upgrade now for this PC". The tool does everything else for you.
• For a new installation you need a USB stick of at least 5 GB or an external hard drive. Alternatively, you can also create an ISO file and then burn it to a DVD.
• To do this, select the option "Create installation media for another PC" in the Media Creation Tool and specify which medium you want to use.
• In the next step you select the language, edition and architecture. If you do not know which options you should choose, simply tick the box "Use recommended options for this PC". How to get the right installation medium for your PC.
• Now you can install Windows 10 from the selected medium.

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