Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
Hard drive size: 32GB or larger hard disk
Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display: 800x600
Internet Connection
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)Ā i5-4460 Ā CPU @ 3.20 GHZĀ
RAM: 8GB 2Rx8 1G x 64-Bit PC3-12800
Hard drive size: Kingston Technology - 120 GB SSD Now 300 V
Graphics card: Integrated Graphics Processor - IntelĀ® HD Graphics support:
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Display: maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Internet Connection: Ethernet Connection
Our system fits the specs to install Windows 10, so we continue with our installation and setup of Windows 10.
Plug the cable into the back of the Desktop
After plugging it into the Desktop plug it into the screen
Remember to press down on the cable when plugging it in
Plug to other end of the cable into a plug
Plugging in Ethernet into the back of the PC
Plug in the USB, making sure that it properly downloads the data (You may need to plug it into a port in the back if that fort port doesn't work properly)
Entering BIOS should have an option that shows booting from USB. If you do not have an option like this showing, please try a different USB after shutting down the computer.
Select UEFI Kingston Data Traveler as boot option #1
Once you have set UEFI as boot option one, save and exit BIOS.
Set Windows to the preferred languageĀ
In the windows set-up, it will ask for a product key. This will come with your purchased windows program so put in the numbers
Read the terms of service and accept
Set up the drive to install Windows, allow it to format the drive you are installing Windows 10 onto.
Let the system fnish installing windows, this may take a few moments
Installing Windows 10, progress will update as it installs, once it finishes you will be be prompted to restart.
Windows will restart in order to finish uploading so let the computer restart
After a few moments of loading, it will finish the upload
Set up your keyboard layout that matches the keyboard you use
You will then be prompted with more questions, and further personalization after this screen.
Create a password, make sure to write this down after putting it in, being careful of captials and other aspects
After creating a password, confirm by putting it in again
Put in the first security question, record answers to questions.
Put in the second security question, record answers to questions.
Put in the third security question, record answers to questions.
Prompted to choose whether Windows can use your location data.
Prompted to choose whether or not you want to send all your diagnostic data to Microsoft to improve their feedback.
Prompted to share data related to improving ink & typing.
Prompted to share experiences with diagnostic data to help improve Windows.
Prompted to choose whether or not Windows can allow apps to use advertising ID to personalize your taste in accordance with the privacy policy of the app provider.
Prompted to choose whether or not you will enter your personal information into Cortana to help fill in information, and be a better assistant.
All done, windows is now setup, setting up your user account information is done unless you've chosen to set up certain things at a later date.
Go to network and internet tab in settings
Make sure the connection is secure to the internet
Go to the settings and look up updates
Check for any updates for the program, this will likely be needed for the first time it boots up.
Updates will show under the Windows Update tab, and show percentages related to all downloads. Ensure to leave the computer alone with updating to avoid any possible corruptions to files and only restart wihen prompted and all updates either show waiting for updates orĀ
Wait for updates to finish updating
After all updates have finished loading, some may require a restart, so wait until they finish loading then restart the computer
Restarting after updates as prompted.
Installing updates before windows boots.
It's possible that you might have several rounds of updates to do, in this instance we had 2 rounds of updates.
All updates are completed.
Under the Updates and security you will find virus and threat protection.
Under security, you should be greeted with a similar looking page.
If anti-malware is in place, then you should be able to see under current threats and also virus and threat protection settings. If not, you should be prompted to implement a software or update your existing provider.