{"id":3108,"date":"2023-07-31T21:56:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=3108"},"modified":"2023-07-31T21:56:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:26:34","slug":"how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install Windows 10 On New PC Without Operating System? (Easy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your computer is designed to work with an operating system, usually Windows 10, to function effectively. However, some manufacturers don\u2019t just slap their choice of operating system onto your computer; they sell you the hardware and leave you to find the best operating system to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>While shipping a computer offers more freedom, there are some disadvantages to going for a computer without an out-of-the-box operating system. One of these downsides is how difficult it is to interact with the computer before and when installing your OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will teach you <strong>how to install Windows 10 on a new PC without an operating system,<\/strong> and I\u2019ll also answer some of the most pressing questions you might have about the process to fast-track things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_New_PC_Without_Operating_System_Step-By-Step\" title=\"How To Install Windows 10 On New PC Without Operating System? (Step-By-Step)\">How To Install Windows 10 On New PC Without Operating System? (Step-By-Step)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_To_Install_Windows_10_Step-By-Step\" title=\"How To Install Windows 10 (Step-By-Step)\">How To Install Windows 10 (Step-By-Step)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_New_PC_Without_Operating_System_Without_A_CD_Drive\" title=\"How To Install Windows 10 On New PC Without Operating System Without A CD Drive?\">How To Install Windows 10 On New PC Without Operating System Without A CD Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_A_New_Hard_Drive_Without_Operating_System\" title=\"How To Install Windows 10 On A New Hard Drive Without Operating System?\">How To Install Windows 10 On A New Hard Drive Without Operating System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_To_Install_Windows_10_From_Another_PC\" title=\"How To Install Windows 10 From Another PC?\">How To Install Windows 10 From Another PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_A_New_PC_For_Free\" title=\"How To Install Windows 10 On A New PC For Free?\">How To Install Windows 10 On A New PC For Free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#Can_You_Use_A_Computer_Without_An_Operating_System_Installed\" title=\"Can You Use A Computer Without An Operating System Installed?\">Can You Use A Computer Without An Operating System Installed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_Do_I_Install_Windows_10_Without_A_Product_Key\" title=\"How Do I Install Windows 10 Without A Product Key?\">How Do I Install Windows 10 Without A Product Key?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_Do_I_Install_Windows_10_On_A_New_Computer_Without_USB\" title=\"How Do I Install Windows 10 On A New Computer Without USB?\">How Do I Install Windows 10 On A New Computer Without USB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#Can_I_Use_Windows_10_Without_Activation\" title=\"Can I Use Windows 10 Without Activation?\">Can I Use Windows 10 Without Activation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_Much_Is_A_Windows_10_License\" title=\"How Much Is A Windows 10 License?\">How Much Is A Windows 10 License?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#How_Many_GB_Is_A_Windows_10_Install\" title=\"How Many GB Is A Windows 10 Install?\">How Many GB Is A Windows 10 Install?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-windows-10-on-new-pc-without-operating-system\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_New_PC_Without_Operating_System_Step-By-Step\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Windows 10 On New PC Without Operating System? (Step-By-Step)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-To-Install-Windows-10-On-New-PC-Without-Operating-System-Step-By-Step.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3111\" width=\"471\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-To-Install-Windows-10-On-New-PC-Without-Operating-System-Step-By-Step.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-To-Install-Windows-10-On-New-PC-Without-Operating-System-Step-By-Step-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-To-Install-Windows-10-On-New-PC-Without-Operating-System-Step-By-Step-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have a new PC that didn\u2019t ship with an operating system, your options for installing Windows are limited. Since you can\u2019t run the Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant, you can only install it via a <strong>USB stick<\/strong> or a <strong>CD-ROM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before installation, you will need a USB flash drive, a CD-ROM, and a Windows 10 image. To start this process, you must load the Windows 10 installation file to your PC using any above storage mediums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Create A Windows 10 Installation Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/software-download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft official website<\/a> to download the official tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll have to run the tool to prepare Windows 10 for installation. Choose \u201cCreate installation media for another PC\u201d from the options provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll need to select the language, edition, and architecture of Windows 10 you want to install on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tool will ask if you want to install the windows using a USB flash drive or ISO file; select the USB flash drive option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tool will automatically copy the Windows 10 installation files, which may take some time. Consider connecting to a Wi-Fi network with sufficient speed to make the process faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tool will notify you when the installation is complete. You are ready to install Windows 10 on your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Windows_10_Step-By-Step\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Windows 10 (Step-By-Step)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve finished preparing the Windows 10 installation media, you only have to install Windows 10. The following section will carefully illustrate how you can install Windows 10 on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Power on<\/strong> your computer and go to the <strong>UEFI\/BIOS setup;<\/strong> you can do this by holding the DEL or F2 keys. The BIOS key may vary depending on your computer model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the boot section at the UEFI\/BIOS settings and <strong>change the boot order <\/strong>to take your installation <strong>USB drive to the top. <\/strong>This action will make the computer restart using the new boot order triggering the beginning of the Windows 10 setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your language, time currency format, and keyboard details from the Windows setup page and hit next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>\u201cInstall now\u201d<\/strong> to begin the installation process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The setup will require a product key to activate your windows. Enter the product key if you have one. Skip the process if you don\u2019t. You can activate Windows 10 after installing the operating system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a product key, the setup will ask you to select the version of Windows you would like to install. Select the version plan to purchase later because you can\u2019t change your Windows version after the fact; you\u2019ll have to do a complete reinstall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The following section will ask you to choose your desired installation type. If this is your first time installing the operating system on the computer, choose <strong>Custom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Select the <strong>hard drive<\/strong> you want to install the operating system. This step is straightforward if you have only one hard drive. Multiple hard drives will confuse the process since you must <strong>select the primary one. <\/strong>It would help select the faster of your hard drives to make the installation faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.<strong> Windows 10 will now attempt to install. <\/strong>It\u2019s completely okay if your computer reboots itself multiple times during installation, and the system may ask you to customize some settings between the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all you need to do to get Windows 10 functioning perfectly on your computer. If you didn\u2019t activate your Windows during installation, you could do that after installing it by going to the Windows 10 activation settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate Windows, you need to purchase a product key from Microsoft. Then go to the activation settings and click the change product key; paste your purchased product key. Windows 10 will activate successfully, and you can enjoy it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_New_PC_Without_Operating_System_Without_A_CD_Drive\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Windows 10 On New PC Without Operating System Without A CD Drive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to make a bootable Windows 10 USB drive. This installation drive will let you install Windows 10 on your new operating system without needing a CD drive. You must plug your USB into the new PC and follow the necessary steps to install the OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_A_New_Hard_Drive_Without_Operating_System\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Windows 10 On A New Hard Drive Without Operating System?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin, it would be advisable to unplug any other drives to your PC to reduce the chances of accidentally wiping out sensitive data. When you\u2019ve done that, simply install your new hard drive and follow the installation process in this article to install Windows 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Windows_10_From_Another_PC\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Windows 10 From Another PC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing Windows 10 on a PC without an operating system usually requires another PC. You\u2019ll typically use the other computer to download the Windows installation media into a USB flash drive. You will then use this USB flash drive to install Windows 10 properly on your new computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Install_Windows_10_On_A_New_PC_For_Free\"><\/span><strong>How To Install Windows 10 On A New PC For Free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need a USB flash drive with a minimum of 8GB of free storage and an image of the Windows 10 operating system. Load up the flash drive with the Windows installation media and use the USB drive to install Windows 10 on the sister PC, and you should be good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Use_A_Computer_Without_An_Operating_System_Installed\"><\/span><strong>Can You Use A Computer Without An Operating System Installed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An operating system acts as the medium in which the computer hardware can communicate effectively with its software. Almost all computers need an operating system to function effectively. Since a computer needs an OS to function effectively, there isn\u2019t much you can do with a computer that doesn\u2019t have an operating system installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Install_Windows_10_Without_A_Product_Key\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Install Windows 10 Without A Product Key?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft allows you to install and run Windows 10 on your computers without needing a product key. However, you\u2019ll get a watermark on your display showing that you need to activate Windows. Besides, you don\u2019t get much missing functionality, except that personalization is locked away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Install_Windows_10_On_A_New_Computer_Without_USB\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Install Windows 10 On A New Computer Without USB?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not using a USB for installation, you will need a DVD loaded with the Windows 10 installation file. If you can&#8217;t get one, make a DVD drive with a Windows 10 installation disk. With the installation disk available, the installation process is very similar to using a hard drive, so there shouldn\u2019t be any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_Windows_10_Without_Activation\"><\/span><strong>Can I Use Windows 10 Without Activation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A product key is the most common form of activating Windows 10, although you can also start the OS using a digital license usually connected to your Microsoft account. First, purchase a product key from the official Microsoft store. Go to your settings and search activate, change the product key, and input the product key you just bought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Is_A_Windows_10_License\"><\/span><strong>How Much Is A Windows 10 License?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 10 comes in the home and pro variants. The home version of Windows 10 costs $120, while its pro counterpart costs $200. For much less, you can get a product key on random sites, but sticking to official stores is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_GB_Is_A_Windows_10_Install\"><\/span><strong>How Many GB Is A Windows 10 Install?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Windows 10 installation file is around 5GB with all the latest cumulative and security updates embedded. However, you should ensure that you have a stable internet connection that offers a lot more than 5GB. The updates that install during and after the installation usually make the quoted figure look babyish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing Windows 10 on a computer without an operating system is not much different than doing the same on a computer with one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps in this article have been dumbed down to be easily understandable by everyone,<strong> even those without tech experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d70000\"><strong>You would also like these (Give it a read):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/hp-laptop-boot-menu\/\">How To Access HP Laptop Boot Menu Or BIOS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/lenovo-laptop-keyboard-not-working-windows-10\/\">Lenovo Laptop Keyboard Not Working Windows 10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-install-software-on-a-laptop-without-cd-drive\/\">How To Install Software On A Laptop Without CD Drive?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-change-boot-order-on-windows-10-without-bios\/\">How To Change Boot Order On Windows 10 Without BIOS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/sata-hard-drive-not-detected-in-bios-or-setup\/\">Why Is Your SATA Hard Drive Not Detected In BIOS Or Setup?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your computer is designed to work with an operating system, usually Windows 10, to function effectively. 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