Today we will learn how to upgrade to Windows 10 manually. This question is perhaps interesting only to those who decided to start working with this operating system. After all, it is no secret to anyone that at the moment, "Windows 10" has many flaws. Nevertheless, if this does not deter you, then it's time to think about how to start updating to Windows 10 manually.
Data storage
The first stage is the preparation of the computer for manipulation. Any user is always worried about the safety of their data. And this is exactly what you should do before upgrading to Windows 10 manually or automatically. By the way, this option is available only to users of licensed copies of "Windows 7" and "Windows 8". If this criterion suits you, then you can safely write your data to some medium.
Sometimes you can try to backup to your hard drive. True, this option is not popular. After all, when updating, you may inadvertently carry out formatting. Once you are done with saving all important personal files and documents, you can proceed to the next step.
Media creation tool
Further, in order to upgrade to Windows 10 manually, you will have to install a special application from Microsoft on your computer. It is called the Media Creation Tool. And it serves specifically so that you can update your operating system with your own hands without dangerous consequences.
It is best to download the installer from the official Microsoft website. 32- and 64-bit versions are available. Download the option that suits you, and then run it. Important: if you have an 86-bit system, you will have to use the installation disk to solve the task. Although there is a possibility that the Media Creation Tool 64bit is right for you. But it’s better not to risk it. After all, if installing Windows 10 updates manually somehow goes wrong, then there will be a lot of problems with working on a computer. Keep this in mind.
Process start
Now we proceed to the most important and crucial part of our process. It is about installing updates directly. Launch Media Creation Tool, and then look at the window that appears. It is enough to select the item "Update your computer now." Click "Next."
What's next? A few minutes (or hours) of waiting for the corresponding update to Windows 10 to be downloaded. You cannot manually speed up the process somehow. After completion, you just have to agree to the terms of the license agreement, select the partition to install on your hard drive and wait a while. It is important that the selected part be formatted. Or there was enough free space on it.
You can also select installation options. For example, with the preservation of personal data. Selecting this item is not recommended. Indeed, often this kind of technique adversely affects the performance of the computer. It’s better to carry out a clean upgrade to Windows 10 manually, and then transfer all the important data to the system. Are you done with the installation settings? Click "Install" and wait a while. The average duration of the process is about 30 minutes.
Completion
In principle, after the installation is completed, it remains to make sure that your system is activated. Go to "Start" - "Settings" - "Update and Security" - "Activation". Here you can check if everything is ok with the activation code.
If you are unsatisfied with Windows 10, you can always roll back the system to its original state. But it is worth remembering that this process is not ideal. And there may be some crashes in the operating system after its completion. If you are not afraid of this, look for "Update and Security" in the "Settings" (located on the "Start" menu). In the menu that appears, select "Update." Next, set the necessary settings (for example, "Return to ....") and press "OK". That's all. Now we know how to upgrade to Windows 10 manually, and it’s also clear what to do if this system does not satisfy us.