A Disk Cleanup' app should appear before your eyes in the search criteria field. To delete it forever, hit the Windows Start button and start typing "cleanup" to automatically search your system. However, the activation process can be trickier. You can, however, refresh your computer completely by carrying out a clean install.
The upgrade process in Windows 10 takes old files, settings, and programs from a previous system to a new one.
Method Three: Performing a clean install of Windows 10 Download and installation can take a long time, so don't do it if you're in a hurry. The exact size of the installer will vary depending on your existing setup, but it will be in the region of at least 2.5GB. Once the Tool has downloaded, run it and follow the on-screen prompts to download and install Windows 10. Make sure you download the right version for your PC - either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version.ĥ. Although intended primarily for creating a Windows installation DVD or USB stick, you can also use it to upgrade Windows in place. Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. Under Windows 8.1, it'll be in Control Panel\System and Security\SystemĤ. Under Windows 7, you can find this information in Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\System. Find out whether you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
Should anything go wrong, at least, you'll still have duplicates of all your files.ģ. While we didn't have any problems during our installation, it's always a good idea to backup your computer prior to installing any new software - particularly something as important as a new operating system.
Method Two: Windows 10 Media Creation Toolġ. Follow the on-screen prompts to start installation - it'll be another lengthy process, but it'll be worth it. The lengthy download will be followed by an equally lengthy preparing for installation' phase, so scheduling for installation will be a good idea. Once the installer has downloaded, another dialog box will prompt you to finally start the installation itself (hooray!) either straight away or at a later time. The exact size of the installer will vary depending on your existing setup, but it will be in the region of at least 2.5GB.ĥ. When your reserved copy of Windows is ready, you'll see a dialog box prompting you to download the installer. Click it and follow the on-screen prompts - a wizard will check your computer for compatibility and reserve' your copy of Windows 10 in Microsoft's staggered worldwide download queue.Ĥ. Once these updates are installed, you'll see a tiny Windows icon in your System Tray.