This article will help you download Windows 10 ISO, create a bootable USB or DVD and install it on your computer. This guide will show you how to upgrade or clean install Windows 10 step by step.

Windows 10

Microsoft released Windows 10 in 2016, a few years after the release of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Overall, Windows 8 had a negative impact on user experience, as it seemed half baked compared to Windows 7. Windows 10 is much better than Windows 8 in terms of speed, security and feature set. The boot time is much shorter, and the start menu is faster (and not annoyingly full screen). It has better multitasking capabilities and file management features, allowing users to work simultaneously on different apps without noticeable performance lag. Windows 10 comes with a preinstalled antivirus and a firewall called Microsoft Defender. Although it provides basic protection, it’s much better than having nothing at all. Overall, the user experience of Windows 10 is much better than Windows 8 and even Windows 7 (provided you have enough hardware resources available). If you are using an earlier version of Windows, you should probably upgrade to Windows 10 without worrying about performance or compatibility issues. Most apps compatible with Windows 8 are also compatible with Windows 10. Upgrading to Windows 10 is free. Follow this guide to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. You can also download Windows 11 ISO files.

Download Windows 10 ISO

Learn how to open magnet links using your browser. You can also download Windows 10 ISO using Setup Assistant, Media Creation Tool, or even directly from Microsoft. All these methods are given below.

Windows 10 Editions in the ISO

The downloaded ISO will contain the following Windows 10 editions: Windows 10 also comes with other SKUs, including Windows 10 Enterprise. You will need to download the enterprise edition. You can find the download links for Windows 10 Enterprise in the following sections.

Download Windows 10 using Update Assistant

If you are already using Windows on your system, the easiest way to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10 is to use the Update Assistant. If the update assistant does not download the ISO file for you, it automatically updates your Operating System to the latest version. You will need an active internet connection before the update assistant completes the process. Follow the steps below to upgrade your Operating System.

Download Windows 10 using Media Creation Tool

If you wish to install Windows 10 anew, you can download the Windows 10 Windows Media Creation tool. This will automatically download Windows and create a bootable media like a USB or DVD for you. The media creation tool acts as a Windows 10 download tool plus a bootable USB builder. You can perform a clean install and upgrade your current installation. Here is how you can download Windows 10 ISO using the Media Creation Tool:

Download Windows 10 directly from Microsoft

You can easily access any version of Windows 10 from this Microsoft download link. The problem with this link is that if you open the link on a Windows 10 PC, it automatically detects and forces the user to download the media creation tool first. The media creation tool can download the ISO, but it is not pleasant. If you want to use the download manager, you will need the direct download links.

The first option for Upgrade PCs will now do the same thing as Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant. Here, we will discuss how to download Windows 10 ISO directly without Media Creation Tool. This method is useful especially when you want to download the ISO in any other language of choice other than English. The supported languages include the following:

English (United States) English (United Kingdom) Chinese (Simplified) Portuguese (Brazilian) German French French (Canada) Russian Japanese Italian Dutch Spanish Spanish (Latin America) Polish Turkish Swedish Czech Arabic Korean Chinese (Traditional) Finnish Thai

Let’s first understand the logic. Microsoft’s media creation tool is only for Windows. If you open the same page using another device, like Android, MacOS, etc., Microsoft will give you the download links. We can trick Microsoft into thinking that we are not using Windows. This can be done if you are using Google Chrome, Firefox, or even Safari. We will only discuss how to do this in Chrome and Firefox. Here is how you can download Windows 10 ISO directly from Microsoft: If you are using Firefox, you can use the user agent switcher add-on to change the user agent.

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Click on the appropriate link. The download should start immediately. Please note that these download links will only be valid for 24 hours. You need to complete the download process before the expiration time.

Download Windows 10 Enterprise Edition

As the name suggests, Windows 10 Enterprise Edition is for IT pros and large enterprises, as it includes features like deployment, updates, and support across the organization, managed advanced protection against modern security threats, device and app management controls, etc. These features are not available in the normal edition of Windows 10.  Check out the differences between Windows 10 editions. You can freely download the evaluation version of Windows 10 Enterprise. Here’s how to download the Windows 10 Enterprise edition: You will be able to install the Enterprise edition without any product key. However, the evaluation version will only work for 90 to 180 days. After that, you will need to reinstall Windows.

ISO – Enterprise ISO – LTSC

LTSC is a long-term support channel that will be supported for a longer period of time than the regular Windows channel, which is supported for around one year. Windows 10 Enterprise ISO is available in 11 languages. If you want to run Windows 10 for a longer period of time without a license, you may want to try Windows 10 Insider Preview.

Download Windows 10 Insider Preview

The Insider Preview version of Windows is particularly suitable for developers and testers. Microsoft releases new features of the Operating System to Insiders first. Once tested, the features are then included in the stable version of Windows. The Insider Preview is not a stable version and some features may not work as intended. The Insider Preview version expires when the new preview is released. You can download Windows 10 Insider Preview from Microsoft’s Insider website. Note that you will need to sign in using your registered Microsoft account.

Should I select a 32-bit or 64-bit ISO image to download?

Selecting a 32-bit or 64-bit installation of Windows 10 is an important decision and should be taken at the start. This decision can’t be changed later. A few factors to consider before selecting the platform: Processor architecture and compatibility – Select 32-bit ISO only if your processor is old and does not support 64-bit Operating Systems. A 64-bit Operating System is always recommended. RAM limitations – If you have less than 4GB of RAM, it’s best to install Windows 10 32-bit version, as it will be lighter on resources. For more than 4GB of RAM, a 64-bit install is always recommended. Software compatibility – If you are using old apps that are not compatible with a 64-bit Operating System, you should consider going with a 32-bit system. Performance – 64-bit systems always outperform 32-bit systems, as long as there are enough resources.

Windows 10 system requirements

Here are the system requirements for Windows 10: Minimum System Requirements:

Processor: 1 GHz or faster processor RAM: 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver Display: 800 x 600 resolution

Recommended system requirements:

Processor: 2 GHz or faster processor with two or more cores RAM: 4 GB or more Hard disk space: SSD with at least 40 GB of free space Graphics card: DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver Display: 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher

Please note that being able to run Windows 10 on your PC is not enough. The actual Windows 10 performance depends on various factors, including hardware components and software/applications being run.

How to Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive

Once you have downloaded the ISO image, you will need to create a bootable media drive so you can install Windows 10 on any system. You can create a bootable USB drive and a DVD. However, we suggest you create a USB drive, as it is more convenient. You can use Rufus or Ventoy to create a bootable USB flash drive using the ISO image you have downloaded for Windows 10 in the section above. Learn how to create a multi-boot USB flash drive with multiple ISO files using Ventoy. Here’s how to create a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 10: Your bootable drive is now ready and you can proceed to the installation phase using the guide below. Make sure all your data on the USB is backed up since it requires formatting where all stored data on the USB flash drive will be lost. Alternatively, you can also download the portable version, which does not need any installation. If prompted for confirmation, click OK. Your Windows 10 bootable USB drive should now be in the making. This step may take a few minutes to complete.

How to install Windows 10 Step by Step

Now that you have created a bootable drive using the ISO file, you can now begin installing Windows 10. Here is how to clean install Windows 10 correctly on your computer: Further ahead, you will be asked to configure your PC through several Out of Box Experience (OOBE) screens. Proceed with the on-screen instructions and configure your PC, and you will have successfully installed Windows 10. Even if you do have one, you can activate the product later after installation. You will now be asked if you want to upgrade your existing OS or perform a custom installation. Since this is a clean and fresh Windows 10 installation, we will be selecting “Custom. Remember to have at least 40GB of space in your primary (C) drive for Windows installation. Click “New,” enter the size of the partition to create (in MBs), then click Apply. Windows 10 will now begin installing on your device. This step may take a few minutes and your device may reboot a few times. Once it finishes, you will be logged in to your user account on the all-new Windows 10 PC! You can now begin installing the relevant software and customizing it according to your liking.

Windows 10 product keys

When you purchase Windows 10, Microsoft will provide you with a 25-character product key that can be used to activate a licensed copy of Windows 10. There are different types of product keys for Windows 10: Volume License keys – VLK licenses are sold to businesses that need to install Windows 10 on multiple devices. To purchase Volume License keys, you will need to contact Microsoft Volume Licensing Services or a reseller. OEM License keys – OEM licenses are sold to manufacturers of Windows devices. These license keys are pre-installed on the devices. Digital License Keys – Digital licenses are attached to the user’s Microsoft account, enabling the user to activate a new installation for Windows 10. The price of each Windows 10 product license may vary depending on the seller and quantity. You can also buy a subscription-based license, like Microsoft 365, that includes Windows 10 and other Microsoft apps. Price: 139 Price Currency: USD Operating System: Windows Application Category: Operating System