{"id":1206,"date":"2024-10-22T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiplot.com\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2024-10-22T15:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T15:43:00","slug":"install-os-desktop-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chiplot.com\/?p=1206","title":{"rendered":"How to install an operating system on a desktop PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>In today&#8217;s technology-driven world, mastering the installation of an operating system on a desktop PC is essential for anyone looking to optimize their computing experience. Whether you&#8217;re setting up a new computer, upgrading an outdated system, or resolving software problems, this step-by-step guide provides clear instructions and essential tips to help you through the installation process. From preparing your hardware and choosing the right OS to completing the installation and configuring settings, you&#8217;ll gain the confidence and skills needed to successfully install an operating system with ease.<\/em><\/p><!--more--><div class=\"cegg5-container cegg-offers_grid\"><div class=\"container px-0 mb-5 mt-1\" >\n    <div class=\"row g-3 row-cols-md-3 \">\n        \n                        \n<div class=\"col\">\n    <div class=\"cegg-grid-card card h-100 p-3 \">\n\n        \n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 \">\n                <img class=\"card-img-top object-fit-scale rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61FVIijQp2L._SS520_.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF Desktop PC Intel i7-7700 4-Cores 3.60GHz 32GB DDR4 1TB SSD WiFi BT HDMI Duel Monitor Support Windows 10 Pro Excellent Condition(Renewed)\" \/>            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"card-body p-0 mt-2\">\n                            <div class=\"cegg-merchant small fs-6 text-body-secondary text-truncate\">\n                    <small>Amazon.com<\/small>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"card-title fs-6 fw-normal lh-base cegg-hover-title cegg-text-truncate-2 pt-2\">Dell Optiplex 7050 SFF Desktop PC Intel i7-7700 4-Cores 3.60GHz 32GB DDR4 1TB SSD WiFi BT HDMI Duel Monitor Support Windows 10 Pro Excellent Condition(Renewed)<\/div>            \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"cegg-card-button pt-3\">\n                <div class=\"d-grid\">\n                    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08X1KKVCZ\/?tag=bestprodu03c9-20\" class=\"stretched-link btn btn-outline-primary\">BUY NOW<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n                        \n<div class=\"col\">\n    <div class=\"cegg-grid-card card h-100 p-3 \">\n\n        \n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 \">\n                <img class=\"card-img-top object-fit-scale rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61-Ky1lRL9L._SS520_.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA92 Desktop | 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13400 Processor | 8GB 3200MHz DDR4 | 512GB M.2 SSD | SD Card Reader | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | Windows 11 Home, Black\" \/>            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"card-body p-0 mt-2\">\n                            <div class=\"cegg-merchant small fs-6 text-body-secondary text-truncate\">\n                    <small>Amazon.com<\/small>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"card-title fs-6 fw-normal lh-base cegg-hover-title cegg-text-truncate-2 pt-2\">Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA92 Desktop | 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13400 Processor | 8GB 3200MHz DDR4 | 512GB M.2 SSD | SD Card Reader | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |...<\/div>            \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"cegg-card-button pt-3\">\n                <div class=\"d-grid\">\n                    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C6YQN12S\/?tag=bestprodu03c9-20\" class=\"stretched-link btn btn-outline-primary\">BUY NOW<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n                        \n<div class=\"col\">\n    <div class=\"cegg-grid-card card h-100 p-3 \">\n\n        \n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 \">\n                <img class=\"card-img-top object-fit-scale rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71Af01JgcxL._SS520_.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"CyberPowerPC Gamer Master Gaming PC, AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6GHz, Radeon RX 6400 4GB, 16GB DDR4, 500GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, WiFi Ready &amp; 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Ensure you have a USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 8GB. Use a computer with internet access to download the OS installation media from the official website of the operating system you plan to install. Confirm that all items are ready and accessible for a smooth installation process.<\/p><div class=\"cegg5-container cegg-offers_grid\"><div class=\"container px-0 mb-5 mt-1\" >\n    <div class=\"row g-3 row-cols-md-3 \">\n        \n                        \n<div class=\"col\">\n    <div class=\"cegg-grid-card card h-100 p-3 \">\n\n        \n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 \">\n                <img class=\"card-img-top object-fit-scale rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61T85CGI4ZL._SS520_.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"SanDisk 128GB Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive - SDCZ48-128G-GAM46, Black\" \/>            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"card-body p-0 mt-2\">\n                            <div class=\"cegg-merchant small fs-6 text-body-secondary text-truncate\">\n                    <small>Amazon.com<\/small>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"card-title fs-6 fw-normal lh-base cegg-hover-title cegg-text-truncate-2 pt-2\">SanDisk 128GB Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive - 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6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-bwtv2p4e-icq0 .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-bwtv2p4e-icq0{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-bwtv2p4e-icq0\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>2<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-bwtv2p4e-icq0\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-bwtv2p4e-icq0 \">Step 2: Create Installation Media<\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Download Rufus or the Windows Media Creation Tool from their official websites.<\/li><li>Insert a USB drive into your computer that you want to use for the installation media.<\/li><li>Open the tool you chose and locate the option to select your downloaded OS image file.<\/li><li>Choose the correct USB drive from the list within the tool to avoid data loss on the wrong drive.<\/li><li>Follow the prompts provided by the tool to format the USB drive and make it bootable.<\/li><li>Wait for the process to complete, ensuring that you have a successfully created bootable USB drive for installation.<\/li><\/ul><style scoped>#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx{display:flex;align-items:center;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx >.gspb_heading_sep{width:40px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx .gs-numhead__circle{border:3px solid #2184f9;border-radius:50%;box-sizing:content-box;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;color:#2184f9;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx .gs-numhead__circle{width:calc(40px - 6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>3<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-1w8222t8-30lx \">Step 3: Connect Peripheral Devices<\/h2><\/div><p>Ensure the desktop PC is powered off completely. Connect the monitor to the appropriate video port on the back of the computer, securing it tightly. Plug the keyboard into a USB port, making sure it fits snugly, and do the same for the mouse. If you have additional peripheral devices, such as printers or external drives, connect them now, ensuring each device is properly attached.<\/p><style scoped>#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw{display:flex;align-items:center;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw >.gspb_heading_sep{width:40px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw .gs-numhead__circle{border:3px solid #2184f9;border-radius:50%;box-sizing:content-box;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;color:#2184f9;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw .gs-numhead__circle{width:calc(40px - 6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>4<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-b2ktsgkf-r9kw \">Step 4: Access BIOS\/UEFI<\/h2><\/div><p>Press the power button to turn on your PC, and immediately start tapping the designated key, which is often F2, F10, DEL, or ESC, to access the BIOS\/UEFI setup. Watch for the manufacturer\u2019s logo as it appears on the screen; this is a good indication to continue pressing the key. Once you enter the BIOS\/UEFI interface, navigate through the menu using your keyboard to locate various system settings, including the boot order and hardware configurations. Adjust the settings as needed, ensuring to save any changes before exiting the setup.<\/p><style scoped>#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg{display:flex;align-items:center;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg >.gspb_heading_sep{width:40px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg .gs-numhead__circle{border:3px solid #2184f9;border-radius:50%;box-sizing:content-box;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;color:#2184f9;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg .gs-numhead__circle{width:calc(40px - 6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>5<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-30dhylll-ugfg \">Step 5: Set Boot Order<\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Access the BIOS\/UEFI setup by pressing the designated key during startup (commonly F2, DEL, or ESC).<\/li><li>Navigate to the boot menu using the arrow keys.<\/li><li>Select the USB drive from the list of boot devices and move it to the top position to set it as the primary boot device.<\/li><li>Save the changes by following the on-screen prompts, typically by pressing F10.<\/li><li>Exit the setup, and your PC will restart, booting from the USB drive.<\/li><\/ul><style scoped>#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz{display:flex;align-items:center;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz >.gspb_heading_sep{width:40px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz .gs-numhead__circle{border:3px solid #2184f9;border-radius:50%;box-sizing:content-box;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;color:#2184f9;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz .gs-numhead__circle{width:calc(40px - 6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>6<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-qxp7o80r-u6pz \">Step 6: Start Installation<\/h2><\/div><p>Boot from the USB drive and wait for the installation screen to appear. Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu. Adjust the time zone settings according to your location. Choose your keyboard layout from the available options to ensure proper input. Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed with the installation.<\/p><style scoped>#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z{display:flex;align-items:center;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z >.gspb_heading_sep{width:40px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z .gs-numhead__circle{border:3px solid #2184f9;border-radius:50%;box-sizing:content-box;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;color:#2184f9;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z .gs-numhead__circle{width:calc(40px - 6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>7<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-a1htpb5u-303z \">Step 7: Partition the Hard Drive<\/h2><\/div><p>Select the option to manage your hard drive partitions during the installation process. Review the existing partitions and choose one for the operating system installation or create a new partition if necessary. Format the new partition to ensure it is compatible with the OS. Back up any important data from the selected partitions before making changes to prevent data loss.<\/p><style scoped>#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x{display:flex;align-items:center;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x >.gspb_heading_sep{width:40px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x .gs-numhead__circle{border:3px solid #2184f9;border-radius:50%;box-sizing:content-box;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;color:#2184f9;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x .gs-numhead__circle{width:calc(40px - 6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>8<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-m5e3aamj-kx6x \">Step 8: Complete the Installation<\/h2><\/div><p>Follow the remaining prompts displayed on your screen to finish the installation. Enter your product key when prompted, ensuring it&#8217;s correct to activate your software. Select your preferred privacy settings by reviewing the options available and adjusting them according to your comfort level. Create user accounts as needed, providing usernames and passwords for each account. Expect the computer to restart several times during this process, allowing necessary configurations to take place.<\/p><style scoped>#gspb_heading-id-gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh{display:flex;align-items:center;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh >.gspb_heading_sep{width:40px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh .gs-numhead__circle{border:3px solid #2184f9;border-radius:50%;box-sizing:content-box;display:inline-block;font-weight:700;text-align:center;overflow:hidden;color:#2184f9;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh .gs-numhead__circle{width:calc(40px - 6px);min-width:calc(40px - 6px);height:calc(40px - 6px);line-height:calc(40px - 6px);font-size:24px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh .gspb_heading_sep_before{margin-right:17px;}.gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh{margin-top:2.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}<\/style><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep_gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh\"><div class=\"gspb_heading_sep gspb_heading_sep_before\"><div class=\"gs-numhead__circle\"><span>9<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-lnq6ryqp-otvh \">Step 9: Install Drivers and Updates<\/h2><\/div><p>Install the necessary drivers for your hardware components, starting with your graphics card, motherboard, and network adapters. Visit the manufacturer\u2019s website for each component and download the latest driver versions. Check for system updates by accessing the settings menu of your operating system and selecting the update option. Apply all available updates to ensure that your operating system is current and secure.<\/p><h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-4eq37w6o-02qk\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-4eq37w6o-02qk\">Final Steps and Tips<\/h2><p>In conclusion, installing an operating system on a desktop PC is a straightforward process that empowers you to customize your computing experience. Whether you&#8217;re setting up a new machine, upgrading, or resolving issues, the steps outlined in this guide will help ensure a smooth installation. With your new OS in place, you can now enjoy improved performance and access to the latest features. Happy computing!<\/p><h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-har24xxz-mchn\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-har24xxz-mchn\">Essential Equipment Needed<\/h3><style scoped>#gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-73nf0ab9-lign.gspb_iconsList .gspb_iconsList__item__text{margin-left:15px;}#gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-73nf0ab9-lign.gspb_iconsList .gspb_iconsList__item{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center;position:relative;}#gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-73nf0ab9-lign.gspb_iconsList .gspb_iconsList__item svg path{fill:#2184F9 !important}#gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-73nf0ab9-lign.gspb_iconsList .gspb_iconsList__item svg,#gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-73nf0ab9-lign.gspb_iconsList .gspb_iconsList__item img{width:18px !important;height:18px !important;min-width:18px}#gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-73nf0ab9-lign.gspb_iconsList .gspb_iconsList__item__text,#gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-73nf0ab9-lign.gspb_iconsList .gspb_iconsList__item__text 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class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Operating system installation file (ISO)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">DVD-R (if using a DVD for installation)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">External DVD drive (if the desktop does not have one)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Monitor<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"5\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Keyboard<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"6\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Mouse<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"7\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" 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222.066-496 496-496 496 222.066 496 496zM454.628 774.628l368-368c12.496-12.496 12.496-32.758 0-45.254l-45.254-45.254c-12.496-12.498-32.758-12.498-45.256 0l-300.118 300.116-140.118-140.118c-12.496-12.496-32.758-12.496-45.256 0l-45.254 45.254c-12.496 12.496-12.496 32.758 0 45.254l208 208c12.498 12.498 32.758 12.498 45.256 0.002z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Create a Bootable USB Drive<\/strong>: Use tools like Rufus or the official media creation tool to create a bootable drive with the OS image<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1008 512c0 273.934-222.066 496-496 496s-496-222.066-496-496 222.066-496 496-496 496 222.066 496 496zM454.628 774.628l368-368c12.496-12.496 12.496-32.758 0-45.254l-45.254-45.254c-12.496-12.498-32.758-12.498-45.256 0l-300.118 300.116-140.118-140.118c-12.496-12.496-32.758-12.496-45.256 0l-45.254 45.254c-12.496 12.496-12.496 32.758 0 45.254l208 208c12.498 12.498 32.758 12.498 45.256 0.002z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Access BIOS\/UEFI<\/strong>: Restart your PC and enter the BIOS\/UEFI settings to adjust the boot order so that it boots from the USB drive first<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1008 512c0 273.934-222.066 496-496 496s-496-222.066-496-496 222.066-496 496-496 496 222.066 496 496zM454.628 774.628l368-368c12.496-12.496 12.496-32.758 0-45.254l-45.254-45.254c-12.496-12.498-32.758-12.498-45.256 0l-300.118 300.116-140.118-140.118c-12.496-12.496-32.758-12.496-45.256 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class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Choose the Right Installation Type<\/strong>: Decide whether you want to perform a clean install or upgrade an existing OS, and follow the appropriate steps<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"6\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1008 512c0 273.934-222.066 496-496 496s-496-222.066-496-496 222.066-496 496-496 496 222.066 496 496zM454.628 774.628l368-368c12.496-12.496 12.496-32.758 0-45.254l-45.254-45.254c-12.496-12.498-32.758-12.498-45.256 0l-300.118 300.116-140.118-140.118c-12.496-12.496-32.758-12.496-45.256 0l-45.254 45.254c-12.496 12.496-12.496 32.758 0 45.254l208 208c12.498 12.498 32.758 12.498 45.256 0.002z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\"><strong>Partition the Hard Drive<\/strong>: If needed, create or modify partitions during 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