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That’s usually the trick for starting up from a DVD or a flash drive. If it doesn’t work, and the
computer starts up into your existing Windows version, then you probably have to fool around
with the machine’s BIOS or UEFI settings. To find out how you do that, you’ll have to visit your
computer maker’s website and hunt for details, since it’s different for every computer model.
Sorry.

Eventually, the Install Windows page appears. Now you’re in for a lengthy
screen-by-screen interview process that goes like this:

Language to install. Specify your language, regional preferences,
and keyboard language; hit Next.

Install now. Yep; hit “Install now.”

Enter the product key to activate Windows. Your product key
(serial number) is the proof you’ve actually bought Windows 10;
the product key number came in the confirmation email that

Microsoft sent you.

You may, of course, choose “I don’t have a product key” instead,
but you’ll get persistent nags to buy one until you finally do.

Applicable notice and license terms. Yay, lawyers! Choose “I
accept the license terms.” Hit Next.

Which type of installation do you want? Choose “Upgrade:
Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications”
(Figure A-1, top).

Now the installation begins; this is the time-consuming part. The PC will
restart a couple of times along the way; that’s normal.

Eventually, things on the screen start looking a lot more modern; you’ve
arrived in the Setup Assistant. Continue as described on “The Windows 10
Setup Assistant”.