

See the system requirements before installing Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type. You’ll create either the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10 that’s appropriate for your CPU. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.Ĭheck these things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:.We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted. A blank USB flash drive with at least 5 GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media.Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).Click on the WiFi network icon on the task bar and click the "Properties" link for your network.Ģ. We recommend you set your home WiFi network to "metered" as follows:ġ. It is fine to send updates to devices on your local network and is recommended as a way to reduce your internet use if you have multiple machines. We also recommend customers disable the Windows feature for sharing updates with other computers outside of your local network as this will incur data usage charges if updates are uploaded to a machine outside of your home network. Windows includes a built-in "Data Usage" tool by default which will show how much data the computer has used and which application or service is responsible. We recommend that customers set their home WiFi connection as a "metered" connection which will prevent unexpected data usage from occurring. This is accepted in the end user license agreement presented when installing Windows 10. Unlike earlier versions of Windows, it's not possible to disable automatic updates received from Microsoft. Further updates may be required after the upgrade is complete, for example to install additional Windows security updates or applications that need updating for Windows 10 compatibility. At present the Windows 10 upgrade is about 3 GB in size.
