This guide will help you install, upgrade, or activate Windows 10.
Click on the one of the options below that best describes your current setup:
Install Windows 10 using a USB Drive
This guide explains how to reinstall Windows 10 using a USB drive. Before you begin, make sure you have a USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage. Please note that all contents on the USB drive will be erased during the process.
We strongly recommend backing up your files to an external hard drive or cloud storage service before proceeding.
STEP 1: Visit the Microsoft download page
STEP 2: Download the Media Creation Tool
Click Download now to download the Media Creation Tool. This tool is required to create the Windows 10 installation files.
STEP 3: Open the tool
Once the download is complete, open the Media Creation Tool.
STEP 4: Accept the license terms
Review the license terms, then click Accept to continue.
STEP 5: Select your language
Choose your preferred language, then click Next.
STEP 6: Choose USB flash drive
Select the option to create the Windows 10 installation files on a USB drive, then click Next.
STEP 7: Select your USB drive
Choose your USB drive from the list of removable drives, then click Next.
Make sure the USB drive is empty or backed up, as all files on it will be deleted during this process.
STEP 8: Wait for the download to complete
The tool will download the Windows 10 installation files to your USB drive. This may take some time, so please wait until the process is complete.
STEP 9: Finish the setup
Once the process is complete, your USB drive is ready to use for installing Windows 10. Click Finish to close the tool.
Installation - Connect USB drive to PC
You're now prepared to install Windows 10 on your computer using the USB flash drive. Follow the steps below to complete the installation process.
STEP 1: Turn off the computer and connect the USB drive
Begin by shutting down your computer. Insert the USB drive into one of your computer's USB ports and then power on your computer.
The installation should automatically start, allowing you to proceed to Step 2. If it doesn't, follow these steps to instruct your computer to boot from the USB flash drive:
Power on your computer and immediately press one of the following keys repeatedly: ESC, DELETE, F2, F10, F11, or F12. The specific key varies between computers but is typically F11 or F12. Press the key several times to access the motherboard's settings, known as BIOS. You should see an indication of which button to press on the screen when the computer is in the starting process.
Within BIOS, locate the Boot Priority or Boot Order, usually found in the Settings menu.
Click on Boot Option and select your USB drive as the boot device.
Exit BIOS and reboot your computer by choosing Exit and Save Settings.
If you are unable to identify which button turns on the BIOS, it is recommended that you contact your computer manufacturer, search online, or read your computer's user manual.
STEP 2: Choose language, time and currency format
Choose the language, time, and currency formats, as well as the keyboard layout for Windows 10. Click Next and then select Install now.
STEP 3: Click install
Click the Install button to proceed.
STEP 4: Enter the product key
When prompted for your product key, enter the license key that we provided via email. Click Next to continue.
STEP 5: Choose operating system
Select the desired operating system for your computer, either Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro, based on the key you purchased from us. Click Next to proceed.
In some cases, you may not have the option to choose the operating system, which could depend on your previous OS. Don’t worry — you’ll still be able to activate your license key after the installation is complete.
However, if you need to install a specific version (for example Windows 01 Pro) and it doesn’t appear in the list, you can follow this guide on how to fix Windows edition not showing during installation to make sure the correct version is available.
STEP 6: Accept license terms
To proceed, accept the license terms by checking the box next to "I accept the license terms," and then click Next.
STEP 7: Select installation
Choose Custom: Install Windows (Advanced).
STEP 8: Choose hard drive
Select an empty hard drive to install Windows 10 on and click Next to begin the installation.
If you need to use a non-empty hard drive, choose the drive and click Delete or Format. Then, select the hard drive and click the corresponding buttons below it.
Finished!
The installation wizard will now start transferring Windows files to your computer. This process's duration may vary depending on your system and could take some time.
IMPORTANT: Once installation reaches 100% and PC begins the restart countdown, REMOVE THE USB INSTALLER to ensure that your PC will boot from the newly installed OS and not from the USB installer.
Activate an existing installation of Windows 10
Activate with your purchased Product Key
Open Settings (
Windows + I).
Go to System → Activation.
Click Change next to Change product key.
Enter your 25-character Windows product key that you purchased with us.
Click Next and follow the prompts.
FINISHED! Your Windows should now be Activated.
If you experience any problems with activation, please contact our customer support via email. Remember to provide a description of the error and your order number.
Note: Microsoft Customer Support cannot assist with product keys that were not purchased directly from Microsoft. Support for licenses purchased from us is provided by EM Digital Group, the legal owner of Lisenshuset.dk.