Installing **Windows 10** on your **Intel Celeron N3050** system requires careful preparation to ensure smooth installation and performance. Here’s a **step-by-step guide** to install Windows 10 properly:
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### **✅ Step 1: Check System Requirements**
Before installing Windows 10, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements:
- **Processor**: Intel Celeron N3050 (compatible)
- **RAM**: Minimum **2GB** (4GB recommended for better performance)
- **Storage**: At least **20GB of free space** (preferably SSD for better speed)
- **USB Drive**: **8GB or larger**
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### **✅ Step 2: Download Windows 10 ISO**
1. Go to the **official Microsoft website**:
[Windows 10 Download Page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10)
2. Click **"Download tool now"** under "Create Windows 10 installation media."
3. Open the downloaded **Media Creation Tool** and select **"Create installation media."**
4. Choose **Windows 10 (64-bit)** or **Windows 10 (32-bit)** depending on your system.
5. Select **USB flash drive** (if installing via USB) or **ISO file** (if creating a bootable DVD).
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### **✅ Step 3: Create a Bootable USB Drive**
If you downloaded the **ISO file**, create a bootable USB using **Rufus**:
1. **Download Rufus** from [rufus.ie](https://rufus.ie/).
2. Insert an **8GB+ USB drive** and open **Rufus**.
3. Select your **USB drive** and click **"Select"** to choose the **Windows 10 ISO file**.
4. Under "Partition scheme," select **MBR** (for older BIOS) or **GPT** (for UEFI).
5. Click **"Start"** and wait for the process to complete.
**Alternative**: If using the **Microsoft Media Creation Tool**, choose **"USB flash drive"** directly during Step 2.
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### **✅ Step 4: Boot from the USB Drive**
1. Insert the **bootable USB drive** into your PC.
2. Restart your computer and **enter the BIOS** (press **F2, F12, DEL, or ESC** depending on the manufacturer).
3. Go to **Boot Order/Boot Menu** and select the **USB drive** as the first boot option.
4. Save changes and exit the BIOS (usually by pressing **F10**).
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### **✅ Step 5: Install Windows 10**
1. Your PC will boot into the **Windows 10 Setup** screen.
2. Select **Language, Time, and Keyboard layout**, then click **Next**.
3. Click **Install Now**.
4. If prompted for a product key, select **"I don’t have a product key"** (you can activate later).
5. Choose **Windows 10 Home** or **Pro** (depending on your license).
6. Select **Custom Installation** → Delete old partitions (if doing a fresh install).
7. Choose your **primary drive** and click **Next** to start installation.
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### **✅ Step 6: Complete the Setup**
1. Windows 10 will install and restart multiple times.
2. Follow the on-screen setup (WiFi, Microsoft Account, Privacy Settings, etc.).
3. Once you reach the desktop, install **drivers** (WiFi, Graphics, Sound) from your PC manufacturer's website.
4. Go to **Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update** and install the latest updates.
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