Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step installation process

Installing Windows 10 or 11 on a laptop or desktop is a relatively straightforward process, but there are a few things you'll need to do before you get started. Here's a step-by-step guide to installing Windows 10 or 11 on your laptop or desktop:

  1. Gather the necessary materials: You'll need a valid Windows 10 or 11 installation media, such as a DVD or USB drive, as well as a product key (if you don't have one, you can purchase one from the Microsoft Store). It's also a good idea to back up any important files and create a restore point on your current operating system in case something goes wrong during the installation process.

  2. Insert the installation media into your computer and restart your computer.

  3. When the "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" message appears, press any key to boot from the installation media.

  4. On the "Windows Setup" screen, select your language, time, currency format, and keyboard or input method, and then click "Next."

  5. Click "Install Now."

  6. Accept the license terms and click "Next."

  7. Choose the "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" installation option.

  8. Select the partition where you want to install Windows 10 or 11 and click "Next."

  9. The installation process will begin. This may take some time, so be patient.

  10. When the installation is complete, you'll be prompted to create a user account and set up your personalization settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete these steps.

  11. Once you've set up your account and personalization settings, your computer will restart and boot into Windows 10 or 11 for the first time.

If you run into any issues during the installation process or have any questions about using Windows 10 or 11, don't hesitate to contact Technical Fixes for technical support. Our team of highly trained and experienced technicians is here to help you resolve any issues and ensure that you get the most out of your technology.

Common errors and fixes

  1. "Invalid Product Key" error: This error occurs when you enter an incorrect product key during the installation process. To fix this, double-check that you have entered the correct product key, or try using a different key if you have one.

  2. "Disk boot failure" error: This error occurs when the computer is unable to boot from the installation media. To fix this, make sure that the installation media is properly inserted and that the boot order in your BIOS is set to boot from the correct device.

  3. "No device drivers were found" error: This error occurs when the installation process cannot find the necessary device drivers for your hardware. To fix this, try manually specifying the location of the drivers on the installation media, or download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website and use a USB drive to install them during the installation process.

  4. "Windows cannot be installed to this disk" error: This error occurs when the installation process is unable to create the necessary partitions on the disk. To fix this, try deleting any existing partitions on the disk or using a disk-partitioning tool to create a new partition.

  5. "Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI systems, Windows can only be installed on GPT disks" error: This error occurs when you are attempting to install Windows on a GPT disk using BIOS mode instead of EFI mode. To fix this, enter your BIOS settings and change the boot mode to EFI, or reformat the disk using the GPT partition scheme.

  6. "Windows setup could not configure Windows on this computer's hardware" error: This error occurs when the installation process is unable to configure the operating system to work with your hardware. To fix this, try updating the BIOS or attempting the installation process using a different installation media.

  7. "Error code 0x80070057" error: This error occurs when there is a problem with the installation media or the installation process. To fix this, try using a different installation media or verifying the integrity of the media using a checksum tool.

If the above suggestions are not working and you need technical support for your Windows laptop or Desktop, you can contact us and we will help you activate, troubleshoot, and configure your windows laptop or desktop.

Windows activation process

  1. Activating Windows 10 ensures that your copy of the operating system is genuine and properly licensed. Here's how to activate Windows 10:

  2. Go to the Start menu and click on "Settings."

  3. Click on "Update & Security."

  4. Click on "Activation" in the left menu.

  5. If you see a "Windows is activated with a digital license" message, then your copy of Windows 10 is already activated and you don't need to do anything further.

  6. If you see a "Windows is not activated. Activate Windows now" message, then click on the "Activate" button.

  7. If you have a product key, enter it in the "Enter a product key" field and click "Next." If you don't have a product key, you can purchase one from the Microsoft Store or contact us and we can help you with the purchase, installation, and configuration of your new laptop or desktop.

  8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.

  9. Once the activation process is complete, you should see a "Windows is activated" message.

If you run into any issues during the activation process, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

  • Make sure that you are connected to the internet. Activation requires an internet connection.

  • Make sure that you are using the correct product key. If you have multiple product keys, try using a different one.

  • If you are using a volume license key, make sure that you have installed the correct edition of Windows 10.

  • If you are using a digital license, make sure that you are signed in with the Microsoft account that was used to purchase the license.

If none of these troubleshooting steps work, you may contact us for further assistance.