Installing Windows 10

This chapter is designed to provide you with detailed instructions regarding Windows 10 installation. The step-by-step instructions, driven by easy-to-understand graphics, show you how to master the installation of Windows 10. With that in mind, this chapter covers the following installation types: upgrade using installation media, clean installation using a bootable USB flash drive, and configuring a native boot. With the guidance provided by this easy-to-follow chapter, you will quickly learn the installation process without obstacles. In addition, you will learn about Windows 10 valid upgrade paths, as well as getting to know the tools required to migrate from Windows 2000, XP, or Vista to Windows 10. Other than that, you will get to know how to turn Windows features on or off, and configure regional and language settings in Windows 10. With all that, this chapter proves to be an excellent collection of how-to tips to get the job done in Windows 10. 

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

• Configuring native boot
• Identifying upgrade paths
• Migrating from previous versions of Windows
• Installing additional Windows 10 features
• Configuring Windows 10 for additional regional and language support
• Chapter labs—performing upgrade and clean installation