Once installation of the operating system is complete, you will need to configure the system for first time use.
Click Next and Windows will begin its installation.
When a single "Unallocated Space" remains, then click Next.
Repeat until all desired partitions are removed.
From the Advanced menu, select the partitions that you wish to remove and click Delete, and OK to confirm.
If you wish to wipe the hard drive before installing Windows 10, click Drive Options: (Advanced) and follow the following instructions, otherwise skip to step 6:
Select the hard drive onto which you would like to install Windows 10.
Click Custom: Install Windows Only (Advanced).
Click Accept License Terms and then click Next.
Confirm your language preferences and click Next.
Result: The media will boot into the language confirmation page. Using the arrow keys select either CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive or, USB Storage device. Result: You will see a list of Boot Options. Restart your computer while holding the F12 function key.
Insert the Windows 10 install media (DVD or flash drive).
Create a bootable DVD or USB Drive with Windows 10.įor instruction on how to create a bootable DVD or USB drive for installing Windows see the article Install Windows from a USB Flash Drive.
The majority of modern computers will support 64-bit Windows. It is highly recommend that you install the 64-bit version of Windows 10 unless you have a specific use case for 32-bit Windows.